The history of the Seychelles before European colonization is almost entirely unknown. Settlers from Borneo, who eventually populated Madagascar may have visited the islands during the third and fourth centuries BCE. Arab navigators traveling the Indian Ocean most...
We intent to bring you updates on Seychelles travel offers provided by various travel partners around the world.
If you have a story on Seychelles, please share it with us.
Anse Lazio (Chevalier Bay), situated in the northwest of Praslin Island, Seychelles is one of the most beautiful beaches in Seychelles. It is a secluded tropical paradise, while the calm waters and abundance of underwater life are liked by avid snorkelers. You have to hike over a hill to access the beach. Takamaka trees and coconut palms fringe the beach, providing patches of shade for relaxing. There are restaurants at both ends of the beach.
Anse Lazio is about 7 miles northwest of Baie Ste. Anne where Praslin’s ferry port is found and can be reached by car, bus or bike from the island’s main road.
More information can be found on Seychelles Tourism Board’s Anse Lazio page.
A Community built Questions & Answers on Seychelles.
[wp_rss_retriever url=”https://amazingseychelles.com/sc-answers/question-tag/tourism/feed/” items=”5″ excerpt=”25″ orderby=”random” read_more=”false” source=”false” date=”false” ajax=”false” new_window=”true” thumbnail=”110″ cache=”12 hours”]
Views and reviews of best places in the Seychelles Islands.
[wp_rss_retriever url=”https://amazingseychelles.com/sc-best-of-seychelles/location/praslin-seychelles/feed/” items=”5″ excerpt=”25″ orderby=”random” read_more=”false” source=”false” date=”false” ajax=”false” new_window=”true” thumbnail=”110″ cache=”12 hours”]
Tourism is the most important economic sector of Seychelles. About 15% of the workforce is employed in tourism and related services. About 70% of foreign exchange earnings is derived from tourism. English and French are widely spoken.
Tourist arrivals continue uninterrupted despite Covid-19 restrictions. Authorities have certified 587 of the 720 tourist accommodations as COVID-safe.
Sailing, diving, fishing, and relaxing are the main activities for visitors to the 115 islands of Seychelles. The most popular islands are Mahé, Praslin, and La Digue. Seychelles boasts silver beaches, an array of restaurants, cafés, bars, and casinos.
A Community built Questions & Answers on Seychelles.
[wp_rss_retriever url=”https://amazingseychelles.com/sc-answers/question-tag/tourism/feed/” items=”5″ excerpt=”25″ orderby=”random” read_more=”false” source=”false” date=”false” ajax=”false” new_window=”true” thumbnail=”110″ cache=”12 hours”]
Views and reviews of best places in the Seychelles Islands.
[wp_rss_retriever url=”https://amazingseychelles.com/sc-best-of-seychelles/list-tags/tourism/feed/” items=”5″ excerpt=”25″ orderby=”random” read_more=”false” source=”false” date=”false” ajax=”false” new_window=”true” thumbnail=”110″ cache=”12 hours”]
Planning a vacation in the Seychelles next year but aren’t sure where to go? After all, it’s a big place! For your reference, those place of interest will hopefully make the decision a bit easier for you.
Bird island Seychelles
Located 28 miles away from Denis Island and on the edge of the coast of the Seychelles, Bird Island is northernmost island of the Seychelles. During the period of the southeast trade winds (May-September), Bird Island is inhabited by a million sooty terns which lay their eggs on their exclusive territory.
Twenty-four comfortable bungalows, excellent beaches, a reputation for good food and a friendly atmosphere make here become a fabulous spot for diving, deep sea fishing, and observation nature.
Cousin Island Seychelles
Cousin Island is about six kilometers off the west coast of Praslin. This Island gives you an experience of total privacy offered by very few other places on earth. With four individual villas designed in French colonial style, exclusivity is the order of the day as a maximum of only ten people are housed at one point. Cousin Island is a private nature reserve, home to five endemic birds of Seychelles magpie robin as the Seychelles brush warbler, and a variety of endemic wildlife and spectacular marine life.
Denis Island Seychelles
Far from north of Victoria about 85 km, Denis Island is one of the islands is the most northerly of the Seychelles. With its lush vegetation Denis Island is a nice house for roaming turtles and seabirds.
Coming here, you will enjoy the plantation of coconut growing, live in one of 25 charming cottages which are recently renovated. Denis Island is truly perfect for a honeymoon with excellent cuisine.
Denis Island offers an excellent nature for walking and for playing tennis, diving, windsurfing, canoeing and of course the sun on its white sandy beaches.
Fregate Island seychelles
Frégate Island is located about 55 km from Mahé and is furthest from the inner granitic islands. This 2 square mile microcosm island is home to fifty species of birds including the rare Seychelles magpie robin, and other rare species of fauna.
This fertile island has a luxurious five-star lodge which offers optimum comfort and amenities. The fact is that it has become a haven of choice for Hollywood stars with sumptuous luxury villas.
La Digue Seychelles
Being close neighbor with Praslin and its satellite islands of Felicite, Marianne, and the sister islands, La Digue is the fourth largest island in the Seychelles. The warm atmosphere of this island with its intimate languid rhythm of life, traditional architecture and breathtaking beaches as legendary Anse Source d’Argent, it is an absolute must-visit to any traveller.The picturesque islands around are ideal for excursions to snorkeling and diving.
Sponsored ad.