Why Seychelles must be on your bucket list
Are you wondering why Seychelles should be on your bucket list?
As they say another world, Seychelles will make you believe that.
The archipelago of 115 islands floating in the Indian Ocean is a delight to explore. Imagine white sand beaches lined with coconut palms and warm waters teeming with bright coral and rays. If you want to enjoy an ultimate beach getaway, Seychelles it is!
The Seychelles is known for beautiful beaches, but the islands are also home for flora and fauna, Lush forest and mountains. The mountains here are sheer and made from granite, which adds lot of beauty to the island. But here are few more reasons which will make you travel Seychelles.
• PINK SAND BEACH IN LA DIGUE
Seychelles has some of the most beautiful beaches. Amongst them Anse Source D’Argent located on the island of La Digue remains ones of the most photographed beaches in the world with its pink sand. The extraordinary granite boulders and azure waters form the backdrop of the beach, It is situated in a national Park so you have to pay entry charges to explore this place.
• WORLD’S SMALLEST CAPITAL VICTORIA
The city of Victoria on the island of Mahé is one of the smallest capital cities in the world, despite being home to about a third of the Seychelles’ population. It was named after Queen Victoria and its most prominent feature is the Victoria Clocktower, or Lorloz as it is known in Creole, that stands in the city centre. This place is a great mix for Sightseeing, Art & Cultural activities, and Shopping. Visit the city‟s top attractions like Sir Selwyn Clark Market, Hindu Temple, Cathedrals, Clock Tower, National Museum of History, Botanical Garden and enjoy a little bit of shopping around checking out all the little boutiques and souvenir shops in victoria market.
• BEST SNORKELLING PLACE IN THE WORLD
Seychelles is a true paradise for snorkelers and beach lovers, nicknamed “paradise on earth” for its untouched shorelines. Along with stunning white-sand beaches with warm, crystal-clear waters, the island’s natural reserves are teeming with vibrant coral reefs, manta rays, reef sharks, leopard rays and hawksbill turtles. Some of the best snorkeling in the Seychelles can be found at Saint Pierre, Denis Island, Coco Island and the Port Launay Park.
• TWO WORLD UNESCO HERITAGE SITE – VALLE DE MAIE AND ALDBARA ATOLL
Seychelles is a home to 2 world UNESCO heritage sites one of that is Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve. While exploring the Vallée de Mai on a luxury beach holiday, you will not cease to be amazed by the plants of the area – some describe the forests as the ‘original Garden of Eden’. You will enjoy the sites of many vulnerable and endangered species including flowering plants, ferns and coco de mer has the largest seeds of any plant in the world and is sold both as food and as decorative items. They grow only in the Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve in the central hills of Praslin Island.
Aldabra Atoll, an UNESCO’s world heritage site stays unique.
It is one of the largest coral atolls on earth about 70 miles. The place has everything to leave you stunned. UNESCO recognized it as a world heritage site which also stands as a home to flora and fauna in large numbers and has the highest population of giant tortoises. This place is not easily accessible you need to take permission to travel on this atoll.
• RARE BIRDS AND COCO DE MER NUT YOU FIND ONLY IN SEYCHELLES
Three things that a first time visitor in Seychelles should never miss the naturally beautiful beaches, the famed coco de mer palm trees and nut which only found in Seychelles, and the national bird black parrot. The coco de mer palm tree and the rare black parrot can be both spotted in the same place, the Valle de Mai. It is also home to some of the rarest birds in the world: Black parrot, Seychelles bulbul, and the fruit pigeon.
• BEST BEACHES OF THE WORLD YOU WILL GET HERE
People take beach vacations all of the time, but most of them balance out sun and sand with few adventures and Hiking. The Seychelles however, are most loved by the diehard beachcombers. If getting a tan, falling asleep to ocean waves, and cooling yourself off in salt water are your main vacation concerns, Here I will be mentioning best beaches in the Seychelles Beau Vallon In Mahe, Port Launay South Beach In Mahe, Anse Takamaka Mahe, Anse Lazio In Praslin,
Anse Georgette In Praslin, Grand Anse In Praslin, Anse Major In La Digue, Anse Source D’argent La Digue
• ISLAND HOPPING
(Praslin, la digue, Moyenne Island, Cerf Island, Coco, Felicte, Sister, Cousin, and St Pierre Island).
There is no better way to explore Seychelles than Island hopping. Seychelles is indeed a paradise and you need to see it to believe it.
The most touristic part of Seychelles are the three large islands which include Mahe, La Digue and Praslin. If you really want to explore Seychelles, the best way to do it is by island hopping. Like if you have budget I strongly recommend to take few island hopping excursions from Mahe and Praslin to explore other small island nearby to main Islands like Moyenne Island, Cerf Island, Coco, Felicte,Sister, Cousin, and St Pierre Island
