This is an island archipelago of vast and timeless beauty.

The Seychelles boasts mountains and forests that plummet to coastlines with warm azure oceans lapping its sandy shore. The islands are classified as ‘inner’ and ‘outer’.

The inner 41 islands are located to the north and laid out around the main island of Mahe. These islands feature granitic rock formations and beaches are littered with impressive large granite boulders. Inhabited islands in the inner ring include Mahe, Praslin, La Digue and Fregate to name a few.

The outer islands of Seychelles are coralline islands compromised of flat sandy landscapes dotted with palms. The popular islands include Bird and Denis, some 100 kilometres away from Mahe.

Other islands are as fas as 1,100 kilometres away such as Aldabra. The extreme southern islands are then divided into two groups – Amirantes and the Aldabra as must mentioned. Desroches island is part of the Amirantes whilst the Aldabra consists of Cosmoledo, Providence and Farquar to name a few.

There are two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Seychelles that offer beautiful natural attractions for any Seychelles holiday maker. Vallee de Mai on Praslin island is where the special shaped Coco-de-mer nut grows high on ancient palms. Praslin is one of the larger island with exceptional infrastructure and great accommodation options for Seychelles honeymoons, family holiday Seychelles seekers and more.

Aldabra is the world’s largest raised coral atoll in the extreme South and the second Seychelles UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was first seen in the 9th century AD by Arab seafarers and continues to attract attention.

Whether a Seychelles holiday is on the radar or not, it certainly is worthy of consideration as the world’s last frontiers of island beauty with pristine surrounds thanks to minimal impact. It is also listed as one of the top ten dive sites in the world thanks to clear, calm waters and abundant marine life.

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