Author: Jez Rourke
Seychellesis a group of about 115 islands, located
northeast of Madagascar. There are five main islands;
Mahé, Praslin, La Digue, Frégate, and North
Island. Much of Seychelles is protected sanctuaries
devoted to preserving and amazing array of flora and fauna.
The giant Alabra Tortoises are fascinating and should not
be missed when visiting the islands, Birds huge bird
colonies can be found on certain islands
While tourism is absolutely their main industry, the
Seychelle Islands are a relatively unknown vacation
hideaway. If you are looking for a snappy nightlife you
might be a little disappointing. One of the charms of the
Seychelles is that they are not commercial and
overdeveloped. The group of islands offer the perfect
Honeymoon getaway.
Beau Vallon
This beach is located on the island of Mahé on the
northern side, and is one of the more popular beaches on
Mahé. This long and sandy beach has magnificent
views of North Island and Silhouette. There are various
diving and water sport centers as well a Teddy's Glass
Bottom Boat Tours.
Anse Royale
This beach is the longest on Mahé and it provides
beaches that are protected in most cases from choppy seas
and provides a safe and comfortable swimming experience.
This makes for very favorable conditions for swimming and
beach fun from May to October.
Intendance Beach
This is a very wide beach, which provides huge swells that
are favored by surfers. Multi-directional currents make it
a little challenging at times to swim and the Banyan Tree
Resort will notify swimmers of dangerous conditions with
flags. Anse Intendance is one of the spots that turtles
still nest.
Anse Cimitiere
Cimitiere is a very hidden beach and is quite hidden.
Monsoon season is from May to October and is a time of
large waves and dangerous surf. There are a few natural
swimming pools created by protecting rocks on the beach.
If you are looking for a nice change there is the inland
forest that can be explored by horses from the Riding
Centre Utegangar.
Port Launay
This is one of the most beautiful beaches on Mahé
and is located on the west side of the island. This beach
will have the largest population of beach goers on
weekends. Swimming is great here and the beach is very
well maintained.
Anse Georgette
Rated as one of the top 10 most beautiful beaches in the
world, Anse Georgette is located on the island of Praslin.
Only accessible by boat the beach offers the luxury of the
Lemuria Resort. This is a favorite of Honeymooners because
of the intimacy of the private beach.
Anse Bois de Rose
This beach is known for its fishing and there is a great
spot for swimming located next to the hotel Coco de Mer.
Anse Source D'Argent T his beach is one of the most popular
beaches in the Seychelles. Huge granite boulders separate
it from Anse Lazio and make this a hotspot for filming and
photography. This beach is a favorite for magazines as
well as TV travel programs.
Anse Bamboos
Located on the island of Frégate, Anse Bamboos has
the main hotel on the island. It boasts of has some
currents but they are not too dangerous to swimmers and
there is a lifeguard stationed here for your safety. Sun
chairs with large shade umbrellas line the beach for your
comfort.
Anse d'Est
Anse d'Est is located on the east side of North Island and
this is where large coral beds are located just off the
beach. The North Island Lodge offers a swimming pool,
restaurant, library and diving center.
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