Seychelles Introduction

Seychelles, one of the world's very last frontiers, promises adventure and breathtaking natural beauty in pristine surrounds still untouched by man. It consists of an archipelago of 115 islands that lies just South of the Equator, and East of Kenya which stretch like an array of jewels, and even have their own unique suggestively shaped fruit, the famous 'Coco De Mer' double coconut, to emphasize their seductive charms.
The breathtakingly beautiful islands are also surely one of the most romantic destinations. They cast a siren-like spell over everyone who experiences its crystalline turquoise sea washing the pristine coral reefs and the powdery beaches that encircle the vast granite pinnacles which emerge from the verdant green rainforest.

Seychelles boasts two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Aldabra, the world's largest raised coral atoll and home to 150,000 giant tortoises and a plethora of distinct flora and fauna; and, Vallée-de-Mai on Praslin Island, the only place on earth to find the fabled Coco-de-Mer (world's heaviest seed), and the rare Black Parrot.

Some of the activities available on the islands include: bird watching, snorkeling, scuba diving, especially on the reefs around North and Silhouette Islands, nature walks, mountain biking, windsurfing, sea kayaking, fly-fishing, sailing and more. Whether you are active or enjoying yourself at a Seychelles beach resort, this is an exquisite, year-round destination.

 
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