Seychelles Beauty: Why Visit Seychelles Islands

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Located in the Indian Ocean, this archipelago of 115 islands is a glimpse of paradise on the Earth. With two types of the region in the archipelago; the granitic islands and the coralline outer islands, anyone would fall in love with Seychelles beauty. As a popular belief exists that Seychelles is a holiday destination to enjoy beaches, a visit to this mesmerizing place defies this.

This stunning archipelago of islands is home to the giant tortoises of Aldabra, the heaviest seed in the world -Coco de Mer, some breathtaking, lush, green mountains and tropical moist forests too. The most photographed beach in the world with giant boulders, sun-kissed turquoise blue water, and the tranquil atmosphere, Anse Source d’Argent is on one of the three inhabited islands in Seychelles, La Digue.

Africa isn’t only about wild safaris and Seychelles is evidence of it. Go through these 18 photos and I promise you’ll fall in love with Seychelles.

To plan your Seychelles trip, check out this ultimate guide!

The La Digue island, the smallest of the three inhabited islands in the archipelago and the epitome of Seychelles beauty, has this stunning viewpoint which is extremely picturesque.

Stand under this shade and enjoy the beautiful views of the ocean, all to yourself.

La Digue Islands, Seychelles

Explore the beautiful Praslin island and watch these boats as if they are floating in the air. Praslin Island has crystal, clear water that beautifully compliments the blue sky.

Grand Anse beach in Praslin Island

One of the luxury resorts in Mahe Island, Constance Ephelia, presents this beautiful autumn sight and a perfect photo spot.

Constance Ephelia Resort is home to some of the fantastic adventurous activities in Mahe Island, including, zip-lining, rock-climbing and abseiling. To know in detail about these activities on the island, check this post.

Constance Ephelia, Mahé Island

As one climbs up the hill for the zip-lining at Constance Ephelia Resort, such mesmerizing views come as a treat.

The resort has it’s a private beach which presents a wonderful sight with the lush green mountains in the background.

Constance Ephelia, Mahé Island

Again, the stunning views of La Digue Island remind you how lucky you are to visit this beautiful little country in the East of Africa.

It is not common to have a beautiful ocean view all of your self in Seychelles if you manage to find one, enjoy it until it lasts.

Also, if one wants to visit secluded beaches, one should opt for less touristy ones. Being an island, beaches of Seychelles are always crowded, especially the ones within the city.

La Digue Island

And who told Seychelles has only ocean beauty? Such vibrant leaves are found throughout the country in any season. Remember, Seychelles is a tropical destination with not many different climate days in the country.

Read a detailed guide on things to do in Mahe Island!

This exotic, secluded beach in Mahe Island had some magnificent, vibrant leaves and trees to add to the Seychelles beauty.

Beach in Mahe Island with the green beauty all around

And can you believe this crystal clear water of the Mahe Island?

Grand Anse beach, Mahe Island

And then comes Praslin Island again to impress with it’s spectacular, bright sand, clear water with blue sky diluted with white clouds. Such a treat to the eyes.

Grand Anse beach in Praslin Island

Seychelles is equally beautiful on a gloomy day as it is on a clear, sunny day.

As the ferry approaches the Praslin Island from Mahe Island, one can see lush, green mountains from a distance.

As the ferry approaches the Praslin island

And then the horizon meets the clouds as it lowers to greet the boats floating over the clear ocean, in Praslin Island.

Grand Anse beach, Praslin

Anse Source D’Árgent is the most photographed beach in the world. A beachside where giant boulders guard the turquoise, blue water. The giant boulders to the left are signature Seychelles beauty boulders.

Anse Source DÁrgent beach, La Digue

Another wonder in Seychelles is the Vallee de’Mai in Praslin Island, which is a nature reserve and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Vallee de’Mai hosts the heaviest seed in the world, Coco de Mer, and these trees are hundreds of years old. The seed of Coco de Mer is an exotic seed on the island, and one requires a permit to buy these rare seeds.

Vallee de’Mai is a must-visit place and very picturesque too. Giant palm leaves present an exotic sight all around.

Valle de Mer, World UNESCO Heritage Site and the home of Coco de Mer Seed

To plan a trip to the Praslin Island, check out this guide to visiting the Praslin Island

Again comes the clear beaches of Praslin with large boulders in the distance.

Grand Anse beach, Praslin

Mahe Island has incredibly stunning beaches with various shades of blue, queuing one after the other.

Mahe Island beach

And the giant boulders standing as the symbol of Seychelles beauty aren’t in La Digue only, but beaches of Mahe Island also host them.

Mahe Island beach

Explore the beautiful La Digue Island in Seychelles

The giant tortoises of Aldabra atoll are endemic to the Seychelles Island and are found in abundance on the islands of Praslin and La Digue.

Before one lands in Seychelles, the Seychelles beauty captivates you from the aircraft.

Seychelles Islands from the flight

And then there a beautiful heart-shaped island just before you land in Seychelles.

A heart-shaped island seen among the clouds before landing in Seychelles

So what do you think about the Seychelles beauty after going through the photos? Do let me know in the comments below!

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8 Responses

  1. Lannie Travels
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    2020 was supposed to be my Seychelles year! I’ve pinned this post for when I can safely go! 🙂

    • Nabiha Khan
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      I hope you can make it soon 🙂

  2. jetlaggedroamer
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    I have been dying to visit Seychelles for so long. Last year I was in Mauritius, but didn’t have time to take a trip there. Beautiful photos and you make me want to visit even more!

    • Nabiha Khan
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      Seychelles Islands are very beautiful. You should definitely plan a trip 🙂

  3. Cris F.
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    The Seychelles are so gorgeous! I hope to visit one day and see the beauty for myself. Until then, photos like yours are much appreciated as are the many suggestions of what to see.

    • Nabiha Khan
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      Seychelles Islands are indeed very beautiful. I hope you can make it one day 🙂

  4. Joanna Rath
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    When I lived in Africa I always wanted to get to the Seychelles. Viewing your photos makes me regret not getting there.

    • Nabiha Khan
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      Seychelles is beyond beautiful. You should give it a visit whenever you get a chance 🙂

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