Beach & island
Anse Source d’Argent
La Digue
La Digue’s celebrated beach, where giant sculpted granite boulders frame shallow turquoise water and powder-white sand.
Discover : Anse Source d’ArgentPraslin, Seychelles
Vallée de Mai
A primeval palm forest on Praslin and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, home of the giant coco de mer nut and the rare black parrot.
Nature & scenery
About Vallée de Mai
The Vallée de Mai is a rare surviving palm forest that has changed little since prehistoric times, and it was listed by UNESCO in 1983. Its stars are the coco de mer palms, which produce the largest seed in the plant kingdom, a double coconut that can weigh more than 20 kilograms.
Well-marked trails, from half an hour to a few hours long, lead beneath fan-shaped leaves several metres across. Listen for the whistle of the Seychelles black parrot, found only on Praslin, and look out for bright green geckos on the palm trunks.
The forest is cool and shady, which makes it a good choice for the middle of the day. Wear comfortable shoes and keep to the paths; a guide brings the forest’s strange stories to life.
More in Seychelles
Other things to see in Seychelles
Wildlife
Curieuse Island Giant Tortoises
Off Praslin
A boat trip from Praslin to an island where giant Aldabra tortoises roam free, with a mangrove walk and snorkelling at St Pierre.
Discover : Curieuse Island Giant Tortoises
Beach & island
Beau Vallon Beach
Mahé
Mahé’s best-known beach: a long, gentle curve of sand on the north-west coast with water sports, cafés and sunset views.
Discover : Beau Vallon Beach
Cruise & water
Port Launay Marine National Park
Mahé
A sheltered bay on Mahé’s west coast, protected as a marine park, with calm, clear water for snorkelling over coral.
Discover : Port Launay Marine National Park
Culture & heritage
Victoria City Tour, Mahé
Victoria
One of the world’s smallest capitals: a colourful market, a silver clock tower, a Hindu temple and Creole streets, all walkable in a morning.
Discover : Victoria City Tour, MahéLet's plan your next holiday
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