The islands we will visit along our route will be: Praslin – La Digue – Curieuse, Cousin, Ile St. Pierre, Ile Cocos
LA DIGUE
Who would have thought that a small island in the Seychelles archipelago like La Digue would be home to one of the most beautiful beaches in the world? Yet it certainly is.
This is Anse Source d'Argent, one of the most famous beaches, a dreamlike spot with its imposing granite rocks, a symbol of the Seychelles. Source d'Argent is one of the most photographed beaches in the world.
On foot or by bike, it's the only way to get around here. Some residents have vans.
Grand Anse is quite wild and framed by majestic rock formations. It's often semi-deserted, making you feel like Robinson Crusoe on his desert island. There are no umbrellas to shelter under, just tiny bamboo huts to protect your head. The lucky few who arrive early grab the few shady spots under the rocks.
Following a stone path—not marked, but just ask the owner of the only beach bar—you climb over the rocks and reach the other side, where the smaller beach of Petite Anse is located. The scenery here is also spectacular, and its secluded location makes it a true postcard.
La Digue is an island to be experienced by cycling to discover every corner.
PRASLIN
Praslin is the second largest island in the Seychelles archipelago. Among the island's major attractions is a visit to the Vallée de Mai, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with the highest concentration of Coco de Mer palms in the Seychelles. The Coco de Mer is considered the world's largest seed.
The most beautiful and famous bays on Praslin are: Anse Lazio is undoubtedly the most beautiful on the northwest side of the island. The sand is spectacular, the lagoon is incredibly blue, and the sea is perfect for swimming and snorkeling.
Anse Consolation and Anse Marie Luise, on the southern tip of the island, are also popular with tourists. Anse Georgette, on the northwest tip of the island, is considered the most exclusive by Praslin residents. It can only be reached by sea or from a nearby hotel. A crescent of pure white sand and a breathtaking sea, framed by the lush vegetation that surrounds it, make Anse Georgette a magical place.
Anse Volbert, also known as Cote D'Or, is Praslin's main beach and can be considered its center as it is home to the largest number of accommodations, restaurants, and services of all kinds.
Let's discover this wonderful island together.
CURIEUSE
Curieuse, an island in the Seychelles archipelago, not far from Praslin, is famous for being home to giant tortoises, for its characteristic red soil and for the equally famous Coco de Mer.
In 1833 Curieuse became a leper colony, which lasted until 1965. The ruins of the leper colony are still visible today, as are the residence of the former doctor Anse St. Joseph, an educational center, and a museum.
Finally in 1979 the island was declared Curieuse Marine National Park: today it is home to around 500 Aldabra giant tortoises, 300 of which live at the Ranger Station and around 200 in the wild.
Crystal-clear water, fine white sand, and, most importantly, giant tortoises roaming free. With these characteristics, Curieuse Island was bound to be one of the unmissable stops on our trip to the Seychelles.
Cousin
A protected natural paradise west of Praslin
Here too, 2.5 km off the west coast of Praslin, everything revolves around the protection of marine and terrestrial flora and the well-being of endemic creatures. Along with Aride, Cousin is the best-protected island, with the highest number of endemic plants and animals.
The reserve covers the land and surrounding sea up to 400 meters from the shore. Approximately 300,000 birds, some giant tortoises that have lived here for 100 years, and a few ornithologists inhabit the island. The fact that the animals can live here undisturbed allows you to get very close to tropical birds, white terns, sooty terns, toc-tocs, and many other species—even to the point of observing them nesting. It is also said to be the place with the highest concentration of geckos in the world.
St. Pierre Island
St. Pierre Island is a small islet of 0.65 km², a satellite of Praslin, one of the most photographed destinations in the Seychelles along with Curieuse Island and Cousin.
St. Pierre Island is characterized by its granite coasts surrounded by palm trees caressed by the wind. It appears like a perfect circle, resembling a gray and green dot in the middle of the Indian Ocean from above. It's the ideal destination for those who want to enjoy a beautiful sunset and natural landscapes, or for those who want to snorkel, scuba dive, or swim in these crystal-clear waters.
PS The itinerary may change at any time at the captain's discretion, particularly due to adverse weather conditions.
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