A large number of reefs within the inner granitic islands of the archipelago of Seychelles could be entirely lost, unless concerted action is taken soon to control crown of thorns, warns Dr. Udo Englhardt, the expert on on the management of crown of thorns in a...
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Ste Anne Marine National Park
This marine park consists of 6 islands. It is accessible by boat in 15 to 20 minutes from the coast of Mahé near Victoria. The islands are known for their beaches, luxury resorts and Creole restaurants.
The park is famous for snorkeling, scuba diving, and glass-bottom boat excursions. This area has a rich diversity of marine life in the coral reefs. Most visitors take a day excursion from Mahé. It is also possible to stay overnight on a few of the islands.
At Cerf Island, you can swim, snorkel, or dive along the beautiful reefs, or bask on the uncrowded beaches. It is also a suitable island for an overnight stay.
Privately owned Moyenne Island has nature trails, reconstructed settlers’ homes, pirate graves, a small thatched chapel, and giant tortoises.
Curieuse Island
Curieuse Island is home to giant tortoises, which roam freely around the sandy coves. It is usually a day trip to this island. There is more than 300 Aldabra giant tortoises in the island. There are also unspoiled mangrove forests on the island.
There is a fee for entering the protected part of the island, (about €15). This includes a guide to the tour. The fee goes towards protecting and caring for the plants and animals. This work is carried out by a few park rangers who are the only inhabitants of the island except for the administrator.
Coco de Mer or sea coconut is endemic to the islands of Praslin and Curieuse in Seychelles. It has become extinct in other parts of the world. The male flowers continue to produce pollen over a ten-year period. The fruit takes 6–7 years to mature and a further two years to germinate.
This Island is accessible by boat from Praslin Island.
The visitor to the island One can follow the guided nature trails, which includes the Baie Laraie to Anse Jose, and the Anse badamier Trail.
a Digue Island
This is the fourth largest island in Seychelles. Nature lovers will enjoy traditional island life. Bicycles and oxcarts are popular modes of transport.
White-sand beaches and granite rock outcrops rim the coast. There is a fee to visit the beach at the nearby L’Union Estate. The fee includes a tour through this old copra factory and vanilla plantation.
Veuve Nature Reserve is another attraction here in this island. You will find the endangered black paradise flycatcher, also called “the widow” because of its streaming black tail feathers.
Diving and rock climbing are popular in this island. Hikers will enjoy La Pass to Grand Anse Trail, which goes past French colonial houses through woodlands and marsh areas to gorgeous Grand Anse beach.
The most popular alcoholic drink on La Digue is palm wine, which most Seychellois people like to make themselves by fermenting the inside of a coconut.
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