Aride Island is a gem in the crown of Seychelles and is a granitic island located 10 km ahead of the popular Praslin Island. This island is home to some of the most stunning seabird species in the Indian…
This little island, actually not more than a rock formation, is called Île Saint-Pierre and belongs to the Outer Islands District of the Seychelles. It’s very popular with day tourists coming by boat from Praslin Island for snorkeling…
One of the eco-friendliest places on the planet, Cousin Island is a must-see for any Seychelles visitor. Located just one mile off of Praslin Island, this place has lush mangroves, dense forests, freshwater swamps, a rocky coastline, and…
The island is notable for its bare red earth mountains and was originally named “Ile Rouge” due to its red coloured soil. In 1768 the French claimed possession of the island, renaming it after the schooner “La Curieuse”,…
This heavily-forested granite island is located just 4 km from the northern coast of La Digue, and is a popular destination for day-trippers, with the crossing taking just twenty minutes. Approximately 3 km long and 1.3 km across,…
The islands of Grande Soeur and Petite Soeur are often referred to as the Sister Islands and are situated in the northeast of La Digue and in close proximity to the Cocos and Félicité islands. The Grande Soeur,…