



By Guest Author(Johnson)

The beautiful Island of Seychelles, in Africa, located west of the Indian ocean, and comprising of 115 other islands, is the ideal place for a perfect holiday any tourist can dream or fantasize about.

Considered a paradise by many, Seychelles proves true to the claim. The island is blessed with a year-round warm, tropical climate. There are no natural hazards, disease or malaria. Almost half of their total land area is protected, and tourist rarely faces any trouble which regards crime at least.

White sand beaches, azure water backed by lush hills, palm trees, fishing lodges, and UNESCO nature reserves are some of the interesting sights you’ll find in the beach environs. It offers a wonderful experience for rock climbing, photography, mountain trail hiking and fishing from rich fishing ground found in Seychelles. Beyond the beach, you’d find warm waters filled with abundant aquatic life, and great for diving, snorkeling, surfing, and sailing.

And what’s more?

There are a host of places that ensure you get all the wonderful experiences we just mentioned above.

So let’s get to it.

10 Popular Tourist Attractions in Seychelles

1. Mahe Island

Top on our list is the Mahe island, which is the largest island and one of the popular places in Seychelles. It’s most popular beach is the Beau Vallon beach known as a base for diving and snorkeling due to its clear waters and coral reefs. The leafy green forests, beautiful granite boulders where the water laps on, high mountain spots and pink sand beaches with a vast diversity of flora and fauna, all together makes the island a splendid place for sight-seeing, bird watching, photography and sun-bathing in the Victoria city(which is the capital city of Seychelles)





2. Praslin Island

Located in the Indian ocean, the Praslin island has one of the island’s most attractive beaches, with a nearby hotel and restaurants at both ends of the beach to ensure you enjoy your time.

Underneath your feet, you’d feel the soft blond sand that extends into the crystal blue color water. On the beach also, are the Takamaka trees that offer shades from the sun. When you visit Coco der mer in the Island, be ready to be astounded by the sight of the largest coconuts you’ve ever seen in your whole life. That’s not all. There are up to 200 beautiful black parrots, all of the different rare species, that are found in the Praslin island. So if you want to get a better view of these parrots, don’t fail to come along with binoculars.

3. La Dique Island

For nature lovers, the La Digue island would offer one of the best experiences a tourist can dream of. You’d be impressed with the white-sand beaches, granite rock boulders, and the beach connoisseurs and even more, the traditional mode of transport, which are ox-carts and bicycles.

The incredibly beautiful Grand Anse beach, with fine sand offers a lot of space for relaxation, sunbathing, family games and much more. The gorgeous turquoise ocean is suitable for confident swimmers and surfers.

Another sightseeing attraction, which wildlife lovers would appreciate, is the Veuve Nature Reserve. It’s home to a rare bird from the genus of paradise flycatchers called the Seychelles paradise flycatcher. The island is generally awesome for wildlife, sight-seeing, trekking, and photography.

4. Cousine Island

The cousine island is home to a lot of endangered and exotic species of birds and animals like the Seychelles turtle dove, hawksbill turtle, the wedge-taiped shearwater as well as tropic birds and other fairy terns. It’s quite an ecological booming environment. More so, the environment is great for a tourist intending to have some piece of quiet or privacy.

5. Aride Island

In the Aride Island, there are myriads of endemic flowers and up to 18 species of seabirds, all from the Indian Ocean including frigate birds, red-tailed tropic birds. Reptiles like lizards are also very abundant on the island, which inhabits the highest number of lizards of different species. If your a nature lover, the Aride island is a great place to visit.

6. Bird Island

No doubt, the name gives you an idea of what you’d get to see in this island; birds, lots and lots of them. Formally known as the Iles aux Vaches, Bird Island is home to dugongs (sea cows) and over a million, yes you heard me right, a million birds migrate and are found here during May – November. Apart from birds, other species on the island include ground doves, fairy and noddy terns, crested terns and cardinals. A more enticing aspect of this island is the giant land tortoises and fishing ground. For relaxation and comfort on the island, the Bird Island Lodge offers a great deal.

7. Silhouette Island

The Silhouette island inhabits a whole lot number of species. From several varieties of birds to turtles, skinks, eckos, and chameleon to diverse flora and fauna such as carnivorous pitcher plants, coco de mer palms, millipedes, slugs and snails.

It’s the third largest granite island, encompassing mountains and mist forest. There are caves to explore and beaches to swim and snorkel in. There’s an excellent climate. If you love taking walks, there are many good trails like the trek to Grand Barbe, a four-hour trek.

8. Aldabra Island Want to see a very giant land tortoise, as many as up to 200,000? If yes, then the Aldabra island should be in your list of tourist attractions to visit in Seychelles. Known as one of UNESCO world heritage sites, Aldabra is the world’s largest raised coral atol. Here, tourists will be fascinated with the site of tiger sharks, manta rays, Malagasy kestrel, and a number of birds and animal species. This place is suitable for some great photography.





9.Ansa Lazio

Here, a tourist would enjoy the shady Takamaka trees, white sand and glittering waters that make this island rank as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. For swimming lovers, the Ansa Lazio beach offers very cozy lagoon and turquoise water. Snorkeling too is convenient on the island.

10. Mahe Island

The Mahe island houses the seaport of Seychelles and was named port Victoria in honor of the British queen after her coronation. The garden contains 15 acres of native and exotic plants as well as giant tortoises, flying foxes, and an orchid garden.

The best tourist place on the island is the Seychelles National botanical garden and the National history museum; where historical artifacts are displayed. .For tourist that intend to shop food items, the Sir Selwyn Clarke Market is where locals sell fish, fresh fruits and vegetables.

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