Indian Ocean
Seychelles
The Seychelles combines pristine granite beaches, turquoise water, lush tropical vegetation and world class marine environments across 115 islands in the Indian Ocean. From the main island of Mahé and the laid back charm of La Digue to the remote atolls of Aldabra, the Seychelles offers a genuinely extraordinary natural setting.
Elect's take
"The Seychelles deserves its reputation as one of the world's most beautiful destinations. The beaches here, particularly on Praslin and La Digue, are among the finest I have ever visited."
The Vallée de Mai on Praslin is a primeval palm forest home to the extraordinary coco de mer palm. La Digue has a relaxed island rhythm and beaches like Anse Source d'Argent with its famous granite boulder formations that rank among the most photographed in the world. The marine environment is exceptional with outstanding snorkelling and diving around healthy coral reefs. The Seychelles is best suited to travellers seeking natural beauty, seclusion and outstanding luxury.
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Anse Source d'Argent
One of the world's most beautiful beaches with famous granite boulder formations.
Vallée de Mai
A UNESCO listed primeval forest home to the extraordinary coco de mer palm.
Coral Reefs
Outstanding snorkelling and diving around pristine Indian Ocean reefs.
La Digue
A relaxed island of bicycles, ox carts and extraordinary beach scenery.
Giant Tortoises
The Seychelles is home to some of the world's largest wild tortoise populations.
Aldabra Atoll
A UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world's most pristine coral atolls.
