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Ten Places Not To Miss When Visiting Seychelles
he Seychelles is a nation
of islands in the Indian 3. The Botanical Gardens (Mahe).
Ocean, about 1,000 miles This spectacular garden in a must
east of the Kenya coast and for every nature lover. There are
northeast of the island of about 75 plant species native to
Madagascar. the rain forest that are found
This paradise consists of 115 nowhere else in the world,
islands, of which some 40 are including the unique 'Coco de
granitic and remainder coralline. Mer' palms.
The major islands are Mahe,
Praslin, and La Digue. 4. Anse Lazio beach (Praslin).
One of the world's most exquisite
Here are our own picks for the beaches. It was voted "The best
best places to visit in the beach in the world" in 2004.
Seychelles Islands:
5. Vallee de Mai (Praslin). This
1. Morne Seychellois National nature park and UNESCO World
Park (Mahe). Covering an area of Heritage Site has the vestiges of
3,090 ha and boasting the highest a natural palm forest preserved
peak in the Seychelles at 2,969 in almost its original state. It
feet (905 m), Morne Seychellois, is most famous for its Coco de
this national park offers good Mer palm tree.
hiking and stunning scenery.
6. Anse Source d'Argent beach (La
2. Beau Vallon Beach (Mahe). The Digue). With its fine white
most popular beach on Mahe about sands, exotic palms and majestic
3 miles northwest of Victoria. It granite boulders this beach is
is almost 2 miles long and has a one of the most photographed in
white powdery sand and crystal the world.
clear turquoise water to swim in.
7. Aldabra Atoll. Protected from throughout the year. Only 20
human influence this is the visitors are allowed on the
largest atoll in the world and island at one time.
home to about 152,000 giant
tortoises. 10. Silhouette Island.
Recommended for the nature loving
8. Bird Island. A privately owned hikers. Also a great place for
island where millions of birds swimming and snorkelling among
come to nest each year. The coral the corral reef.
island is surrounded by beautiful
pristine white beaches and offers Obviously Seychelles has many
good snorkelling possibilities. more places that you shouldn't
miss. There is always something
9. Cousine Island. The island is interesting to see or do, no
a private nature reserve where matter what the season! We are
thousands of seabirds nest waiting for you there!
About the Author:
Visit http://www.exoticseychelles.com for more information and tips about this exotic destination. Be sure to stop by the site before visiting Seychelles.
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