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SEYCHELLES - A COCKTAIL OF TROPICAL ISLANDS

More than 100 tropical islands, scattered over a million square kilometres in the Indian Ocean, make The Seychelles the ultimate paradise. Millions of years ago as India gradually drifted away from the African continent, the Seychelles Archipelago remained poised in magnificent isolation in the warm, crystal waters of the Indian Ocean just south of the Equator.

The area comprises a nucleus of 42 spectacular granitic islands, the cultural hub of the nation, and 73 sparkling sand cays and out-of-the way atolls. Together these form 6 distinct groups of the Inner Islands, the Amirantes, Southern Coral, Alphonse and Farquhar and Aldabra all lying between 480 and 1600 km from the East African coast.

Our selected regions in Seychelles

	Mahe Island Mahe, measuring 28km long by 8km wide is the largest island, cultural and economic hub of the Inner Islands and gateway to the Seychelles. With a backdrop of towering 1,000m granite peaks, it is home to the International Airport and the nation's capital, Victoria.
	Outlying Islands One of the Seychelles' greatest assets is its wide variety of islands, each with its own particular geography, character and stories to tell. From a choice of day excursions to the many inner granitic islands, to extended stays on any number of the magical and exotic island hideaways offering accommodation, Seychelles has something for everyone.
	Praslin Island Praslin with a population of 6,500 people is Seychelles's second largest island. It lies 45km to the north east of Mahe and measures 10km by 3.7km. Praslin is the site of the fabulous Vallee de Mai (one of Seychelles's two UNESCO World Heritage Sites). The island features truly exquisite beaches such as Anse Lazio and Anse Georgette, both of which have appeared on the top 10 list of the world's best beaches in recent years.
	Sailing Boats Since the 9th century, when intrepid Arab seafarers first sailed the then uncharted waters off the east coast of Africa, Seychelles’ waters have been visited by a succession of sailors under a host of different flags. Phoenician traders, Polynesian adventurers, a Chinese flotilla and pirates - all navigated the Seychelles archipelago, leaving little behind except footprints in silver sands and tales of buried treasure.
	Saint Anne Island

Best time for visiting Seychelles

best time: March - October / good time: February& November

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