Seychelles — Indian Ocean Eden
Seychelles is an archipelago of 115 granitic and coralline islands scattered across the Indian Ocean, known for beaches that regularly top global rankings, granite boulder landscapes unique on Earth, lush tropical forests, and world-class diving.
The three main islands — Mahé, Praslin, and La Digue — each have a distinct character. La Digue's Anse Source d'Argent (with its iconic pink granite boulders and shallow turquoise lagoon) is the world's most photographed beach.
Highlights
- ◆Anse Source d'Argent — La Digue: world's most photographed beach; pink granite boulders
- ◆Vallée de Mai — UNESCO site on Praslin: Coco de Mer palms; Black Parrot
- ◆Aldabra Atoll — World's largest raised coral atoll; 150,000 giant tortoises
- ◆Island-hopping — Mahé, Praslin, La Digue by catamaran or seaplane
- ◆World-class diving — Granite formations, whale sharks, manta rays, pristine reefs
- ◆Victoria — World's smallest capital; Botanical Garden; Sir Selwyn Clarke market
Key Islands in Seychelles
Mahé Island
The largest island (27km long), home to the international airport, the capital Victoria, and Seychelles' best infrastructure.
Praslin Island
Home to the Vallée de Mai — the only place on Earth where the Coco de Mer palm grows wild. This UNESCO World Heritage forest also harbours the rare Seychelles Black Parrot.
La Digue Island
The fourth-largest island is mostly car-free — bicycles are the main transport — and preserves a pace that feels genuinely timeless.
Aldabra Atoll (Outer Islands)
A UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most isolated places on Earth — 1,150km southwest of Mahé. The world's largest raised coral atoll shelters 150,000 giant tortoises.