Seychelles Holiday Resort Information

Suspended in the Indian Ocean, literally thousands of miles from anywhere, the Seychelles is a group of about 115 islands which lie about 1000 miles (1600km) off the coast of east Africa. The three central islands are Mahé, Praslin and La Digue. These islands are carved out of granite, while the outlying islands are coral atolls. Aside from palm-fringed beaches and superb snorkelling and diving, there's also plenty of forest wilderness with an abundance of wildlife. The Seychelles offer the largest coral atolls in the world. The granite islands which make up the main group Mahe, Praslin, La Digue, Aride, Silhouette and Fregate. With over 900 species of fish, 100 types of shells and 50 varieties of coral the Seychelles are a divers paradise, with above average chance of seeing large pelagics such as turtles, manta rays, marlin, and whale sharks. With such an abundance of fish life and coral, snorkelling is available in most of the anchorages. Diving, particularly around the outlying islands is popular and diving is offered from dive centres on the islands. The Seychelles has four marine national parks, and more than 150 species of tropical reef fish have been identified. Dolphin and porpoise are common between the islands.

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The Seychelles a deserted island surrounded by tropical plants, swaying palm trees and soft white sandy coral beaches, stretching as far as the eye can see. It is thousand miles from anywhere, where summer is eternal, time stands still, just the sounds of crystal clear water lapping on the shore. Even the most vivid imagination can barely touch the living beauty of these islands, discovered only two centuries ago. You can snorkel and scuba dive, hold hands under an ebony sky lit by a tropical moon, or simply wallow in your achievements. It boasts exotic flora and fauna that can be found nowhere else on earth - 2000 species of tropical plants, palm trees, filaos and even the famous ‘Coco de Mer’ palm. Seychelles is an island nation in the Indian Ocean off the east coast of Africa. The principal island of Mahe has a population of about 50,000. The two other islands with significant permanent populations are Praslin and La Digue. The Seychelles archipelago of more than a hundred islands stretches for hundreds of miles. Deep sea fishing and sailing are also extremely popular. Many world record fish have been caught in the Seychelles. The islands are densely populated by land and sea birds, some of them very rare, are found only on specific islands. Day and overnight trips to other islands such as Cerf, Silhouette, North, Bird, Denis, Cousin, Cousine, Félicité and Frégate are quite popular. The Seychelles has it all, harmoniously blended, offering luxurious or rustic accommodation and tantalizing, tempting, tropical delights expertly prepared to please the most delicate of palates. It’s all yours and waiting to be explored.Deep sea fishing and sailing are also extremely popular. Many world record fish have been caught in the Seychelles. The islands are densely populated by land and sea birds, some of them very rare, are found only on specific islands. Day and overnight trips to other islands such as Cerf, Silhouette, North, Bird, Denis, Cousin, Cousine, Félicité and Frégate are quite popular. The Seychelles has it all, harmoniously blended, offering luxurious or rustic accommodation and tantalizing, tempting, tropical delights expertly prepared to please the most delicate of palates. It’s all yours and waiting to be explored.

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Northern Island

North Island is one of the inner granitic islands of the Seychelles archipelago,  is located approximately 32 km northwest of the main island, Mahé and five km north of its nearest neighbour Silhouette. The island is about 2.5 km long by 1 km wide. There are three main beaches on the island and  at any time one of these beaches will be sheltered from the prevailing winds. Between the three granitic outcrops that dominate the island lie three areas of flat coastal plains or plateau.

Cousin Island

Cousin island, about 2km (1mile) off the south-west coast of Praslin - has been a nature reserve since 1968, and is home to several endangered species, as well as being a breeding ground for seabirds and turtles. Visits are restricted to 20 people at any one time, and these people are shown around the island by a guide. Day-trips to the islands are organised from Mahe, but more often from Praslin. The islands are open for day-trips the whole year round.

Bird Island

Bird Island, perched on the edge of the Seychelles continental shelf is the most northerly island of the Seychelles Archipelago and is situated 60 miles from the main island of Mahé. The east and south sides are surrounded by a protective barrier reef which is home to many varieties of colourful tropical fish and the rest is an open beach which offers superb safe swimming. Bird Island offers a magical holiday experience. Endless stretches of fine white coral sand beaches give a true 'castaway' feeling. 

Curieuse Island

Curieuse Island lies about one mile to the north-east of Praslin, about two miles long was first given the name Ile Rouge on account of its red earth.  As part of the Marine Park the island is strictly protected and only a few families live there. Curieuse is home to the Coco-de-mer palm.  The island has a wild population of about 250 Giant Tortoises, brought over from Aldabra in the 1980s and a breeding scheme has been in place there for several years.  Curieuse was once a leper colony, and the ruins of the houses can still be seen.