The Best Places in Seychelles

12 06 2008

Before buying those plane tickets to Seychelles, it is first good to know the best places to visit in the said islands for you to really make the most out of your vacation in Seychelles.  The best places for your Seychelles vacation are the following:

*Anse Lazio – this is said to be the best beach found in Praslin island.  It is even regarded as one of the great beaches in the country.  Anse Lazio is proud of its oft white sand with turquoise colored water that you’ll love to swim in.  Anse Lazio also has a number of granite boulders that make for a breath taking scenery.  If you have the love for snorkeling, the said resort also has a sheltered area at the end of the beach for you.  If you love eating, then a great restaurant is found by the end of the beach road.

*Victoria – a small city found in the Mahe Island that has the main post office and the Natural History Museum.  You may also visit the Botanical Gardens if you are interested in walking in shady places amidst a variety of trees and an orchid garden.  You will also find a number of penned giant tortoises and dine in the cafeteria within the Botanical Gardens in Victoria.  A court house is also found in this city and a few shops.

*Cousin Island – this is a haven for bird watchers with more than 300,000 birds in the said island.  They say that around 7 species of sea birds nest in Cousin Island also including white tailed tropical birds, fairy terns, and shearwater.  Cousin Island is also home to the rare Seychelles Magie Robin and Warbler as well as Hawksbill turtles that nest seasonally in the island.  You may join tours that leave from the island of Praslin from Tuesdays to Fridays.

*Vallée de Mai – aside from Curieuse Island, the Valle de Mai is also another place where you can see the coco de mer palm.   This valley is said to be similar to a Garden of Eden forest or paradise due to the fascinating scenery it provides.  A Seychelles black parrot also makes the Vallee de Mai as its home.  This is also home to screw pine varietes as well as latanier palms.

The islands of Seychelles will surely bring you closer to Mother Nature.  Seychelles has everything from beaches to gardens, to rare plants to rare birds, and a whole lot more.