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Praslin Island Description
When Lazare Picault visited the island in 1744, he named it the Island of Palms for its covering of tropical vegetation, and it remains so today The second largest island of the Seychelles consists of 38.8 sq.km/62.7 sq.mi of mostly virgin forest dotted with great exposed rock formations, and is surrounded by a young coral reef which gives shelter to some 900 species of marine life. The highest point is Praslin Island Peak (367m/1,200ft) and there are some 5,000 inhabitants.
Hobbies & Activities category: Scenic site or route
Tips
There's a small tourist office at the Praslin airport terminal, which provide basic information about the island. It can also help with accommodation bookings. The office is open Monday to Friday from 8am to 2pm and 3.15 to 4pm on Saturday from 8am to noon.
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