Diving in Seychelles Islands

Seychelles is a group of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean, located near Madagascar, the Maldives and Mauritius. The nation, a republic, is home for two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, one being island Aldabra, the world's largest coral atoll, and the other being Vallee de Mai on Praslin Island, which has been compared not once to the Paradise!
Seychelles is really a haven for divers because it features six national marine parks whit coral islands that offer more than 1,000 different species of fish. The turquoise water, white sand beaches, and exotic plant and animal life make Seychelles a popular vacation destination for weddings and honeymoons, as well for sailors, fishers and scuba-divers.

Vacation in Anse Lazio, Praslin Island & Mahe Island

One of archipelago's best-known beaches is Anse Lazio on Praslin Island. Framed by huge rocks on both sides, the beach from Anse Lazio is shaded by picturesque coconut palms leaning out toward the gently rolling waters of Chevalier Bay. Imagine yourself what a place is there for a scuba-dive vacation!
Mahe Island is the largest from Seychelles and it contains the capital city of archipelago, Victoria. The international airport as well as 90% of the population can be found also on Mahe Island.
Remarkable animals formerly found in great number on these islands, but now almost extinct include the giant tortoise and saltwater crocodile, called caiman. Birders will be happy to see a flycatcher, kestrel, blue pigeon, sunbird, or scops owl.

Seychelles is a popular vacation destination

Beside divers, Seychelles is a popular vacation destination for fisherman, eager to catch magnificent trophies such as sailfish and marlin. The waters from Seychelles are also filled with shark, giant barracuda, rainbow runners and wahoos.
All residents from Seychelles are immigrants, with the largest ethnic groups composed from French, Africans, Indians and Chinese. The archipelago has two official languages, French and English.
The flying time to the Seychelles from the United States is about 30 hours, making it more popular for Europeans than North Americans. But its world-class scenery, its magnificent scuba-diving sites, as well as its luxurious vacation resorts and excellent cuisine, not to mention the friendly locals, make Seychelles Islands a premiere vacation destination for anyone who does not have to worry about budget!