Seychelles has been identified as a honeymoon destination, but these Indian Ocean islands have natural beauty so stunning that reason considered example ecotourism. A group of 115 granite and coral islands, with the largest Mahe, where is the capital of Victoria, and the second Praslin. There are many luxurious resorts with bungalows built on the white sand or even in the sea, but tourism development has become so fully respect the natural environment, you will not see anywhere behemoths mass tourism, only wooden houses hidden in lush vegetation.
Apart from the luxurious seaside resorts, you will also find more affordable guesthouses and small hotels. Victoria is actually a small town with the air of the province. Here you can buy souvenirs and to mingle with the locals. The national parks are ideal for bird watching and general observation of various animals, such as the giant tortoise and white horses roam freely, while coral islands are perfect for diving. The high season is from December to January and July to August.
The Morne Seychellois National Park, has a stunning beauty in the island of Mahe island has many marked footpaths. The best way to visit is strolling guided. However, the road from Victoria to Port Glaud that passes through the park is on the road enjoyment.
Vallee de Mai, is the National Park of Praslin island is recognized as World Heritage by UNESCO. It hosts a large variety of plants and animals, among them 4,000 species of rare palm forest.
Aldabra Atoll, is the largest coral atoll in the world, comprising lagoon. Huge turtles on land, sharks and stingrays sea circulate undisturbed in their natural environment, due to the isolation of the atoll, has been minimal human intervention.
View more here: Travel Guide To Seychelles, Ocean holidays 2012 | Maldives and Seychelles.
By Nicole P.
Seychelles photos: Sam Balderson, Eddy van Eijck, arwcheek, gabi, Federico Lorenzini.
