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Beach Lovers Paradise
The Seychelles is an archipelago of 115 islands located off the east coast of
Africa and surrounded by the Indian Ocean. 44 of theses islands are inhabited
and are collectively known as the ‘Inner Islands’. The picture-perfect landscapes radiate
impressive exotic vibes that make this place one the most photographed areas in the
world. The Seychelles is the perfect destination for tourists who love to unwind on white
sandy beaches or swim in the warm and tranquil emerald waters.
Mahe
Mahe is the nation’s cultural and financial hub and
all visitors’ first point of contact. Approximately
90% of the population lives here and is a place
that is ethnically diverse, and its people hail from
many different corners of the earth. With almost
40 beaches to choose from, there is something in
Mahe for everyone.
The northern part of the island
is also the busiest one. Beau
Vallon is Mahe’s most popular
beach. It offers calm waters for
swimming and is a hot spot for
snorkelling and diving owing
to the crystal clear water. Anse
Major is considered one of
the most beautiful secluded
beaches of the island. This is
not an easily accessible beach.
The fact that you can only get to
it either by boat or by following
a hiking trail means that this
part of the island is completely
unspoiled. Further down, Anse
Takamaka is the perfect place
to relax and unwind far from the
madding crowds of the north.
The majority of visitors stay in one of
the 3 most popular islands: Mahe,
Praslin and La Digue. These are
highly developed and home to
the nation’s best accommodation
facilities. Mahe Island is the
biggest one, measuring 28
kilometers in length, with 38
beaches. Praslin is a medium size
island with 22 beaches and La
Digue is famous for being one
of the most magnificent islands
in the whole of the Seychelles.
All three islands offer amazing
opportunities for boat tours of the
surrounding islands.
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