Seychellen reizen | Curieuse Island
The territory of the Seychelles, a group of 115 sparsely populated and uninhabited islands, begins some 500 kilometres off the east coast of Africa. These 'Pearls of the Indian Ocean', as they are often referred to, provide you with the opportunity to have the most beautiful beaches in the world all to yourself. You don't have to be a extremely rich to holiday on the Seychelles: if you like the idea of having more contact with the local people, in addition to exclusive resorts, there are also numerous pleasant guest houses.
Almost half of the area covered by the Seychelles (455 km2) is regarded as a nature reserve. The inhabitants of the Seychelles want nothing more than for the islands to remain pure and unspoilt, for the original endemic forest to be preserved and for the endangered animals to remain protected. Ecotourism on the Seychelles is therefore a conscious choice. There are also very few high-rise buildings.
The emphasis on the preservation of nature ensures an enormous amount of biodiversity. The islands also have immense cultural diversity, which results from the fact that they have been a melting pot of races (African, European and Asian), traditions and religions for around two centuries. This diversity is reflected in the local art and the very diverse cuisines of the Seychelles. The composition of this multicultural population has resulted in great tolerance, which explains the harmonious atmosphere on this colourful and dynamic Creole island.
The Seychelles consist of over 100 islands, which are divided into six regions: a group of inner islands composed mainly of granite and five coral atolls. The granite islands, which are fringed by snow-white beaches and gently swaying palm trees, yield the nature scenes for which the Seychelles is most famous. This group of islands includes the main island of Mahé, as well as the islands of Praslin and La Digue.
The airport is located on the main island of Mahé, where more than seventy beautiful beaches - including the famous Beau Vallon Beach - will entice you into staying a little longer. Thick, lush rainforests cover the inland areas, where unforgettable walks await you. Sainte Anne Marine Park is located opposite Victoria, the Seychelles' lovely capital.
Praslin and La Digue together form the perfect Seychelles destination for both sun worshippers, those who enjoy active holidays and those who prefer not to stay in resorts. Praslin has been added to UNESCO's World Heritage List and is the ultimate Bounty Island in every respect. Time appears to have stood still on La Digue...
These three islands form the economical and cultural centre of the Seychelles. The other inner islands and coral atolls are much smaller and often uninhabited. A few are exploited by lodges.
Aldabra is around a thousand kilometres south-west of Mahé and is an atoll that consists of four large, exceptionally unspoilt coral islands that have been placed by UNESCO on the World Heritage List. In order to protect the vulnerable ecosystem, strict rules are in place regarding access to Aldabra. This and the fact that Aldabra is so difficult to access make Aldabra a very exclusive destination.
In addition to Mahé, Praslin and La Digue, the Seychelles also offers specialised private resorts on the smaller islands, such as Fregate, Denis, Bird, Desroches, Silhouette, North and Cousine. These are small-scale, exclusive destinations that are reputed for giving visitors the impression they have the entire island to themselves.
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