Praslin Island
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.
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Anse Possession
This beach is the spot at which the French laid their original "stone of possession" to mark their claim to Seychelles.
Anse Volbert (Côte d'Or)
A large white sand swimming beach, with warm shallow water protected by coral reefs.
Aride Island
A Special Reserve of the Royal Society for Nature Conservation for seabird breeding, Aride is home to 10 breeding species, including Frigate birds, Red-tailed Tropic birds and the world's largest colonies of Lesser Noddy and Roseate Terns.
Sightseers will find the highest density of lizards anywhere on earth, as well as several endemic species of flowers. Wright's Gardenia, or bois citron, is unique to this island.
Sightseers will find the highest density of lizards anywhere on earth, as well as several endemic species of flowers. Wright's Gardenia, or bois citron, is unique to this island.
Baie Sainte-Anne, Seychelles
A small village surrounded by tea plantations and coconut groves. The houses have old-fashioned palm thatch roofs, and the harbor docks receive ferries from Mahé and La Digue.
Chevalier Bay (Anse Lazio)
Located on the north shore of Praslin, this white sand beach features rounded granite boulders and clear water. The shallow east end is protected by coral reef and provides swimming and snorkelling opportunities.
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Curieuse Island
This 3 sq.km/1 sq.mi islet features a Marine National Park that is home to a breeding program for giant tortoises. The ruins of a leprosarium stand on the south shore, and the doctor's house is a preserved national monument. Most of the island is covered with takamaka and casuarina trees, which shade the white sand beaches.
Grande Anse on Praslin, Seychelles
One of the two main settlements on Praslin, this simple village provides visitors with a view of typical undeveloped tropical life. Fishing and small farms are the mainstays.
Moyyane Island
Nine ha/22.2 ac Marine Park that can be hiked across in 45 minutes. The park contains species of endemic Seychelles flora, including coco de mer, bwa de fer, the dragon tree and Wright's gardenia. Giant land tortoises inhabit the island, and there are snorkelling sites along the shore.
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Rock Climbing
Rock climbing sites are en route from Baire Ste Anne over the hill to Anse Marie-Louise behind Anse Kerlan road at Pointe Ste Marie. Cliff climbers should go to Anse Possession, Anse Citron, and between Anse Government and Anse Matelot.
