The Seychelles
Posted by Denise on July 29th, 2008
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Photo Credit: Teorem
The Seychelles are a group of islands lying off the coast of East Africa and northeast of Madagascar, consisting of more than 100 islands (115 to be exact). Eighty-three of these islands do have names, and forty-six are uninhabited.
And what can you do in hot and humid Seychelles? Well, hit the beach of course. Many of the islands beaches are untouched, uncrowded paradises with gorgeous blue, blue skies and tranquil sands. You have to see the World Heritage site of the Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve, nestled in the heart of the small island of Praslin. It’s the home of the coco de mer, the world’s largest seed.
Another thing that holds a record as being the world’s largest is the Aldabra Atoll, a 22 mile coral atoll which is the world’s largest coral atoll, as well as another World Heritage site. It is made of four large coral islands enclosing a gorgeous, shallow lagoon. It is also the home of some 152,000 giant tortoises.
Aside from these, you can go surfing, scuba diving and snorkeling, an activity that can be enjoyed anywhere in the Seychelles. It is, after all, the perfect place for water sports with the clear beautiful Indian Ocean.
If you don’t like getting wet, it offers land sports, bike rentals and walking tours, as well as markets, art galleries, plantation houses and museums! You can enjoy anything.
You don’t even need a Visa to get in, only a passport that’s valid for six months and proof of accommodations. So let’s get our feet wet, and visit the sunny and sexy Seychelles Islands.