PRASLIN

Praslin - with a total area of 37.58 km², is the second largest island of the Seychelles. With a length of approx. 12 km and a width of approx. 5 km, it is approx. 1 hour by ferry (Cat Cocos) or 15 minutes by plane (Air Seychelles) from Mahé removed.

There are two districts/districts/areas: on the north-west side Grand Anse (the airport of Praslin is located there in Amitié) and on the south-east coast Baie Sainte Anne (also capital), where in the bay of the same name is the ferry port of the Cat Cocos ferry. In the middle of the two districts is the highest mountain of Praslin, the Fond Azore with 367 meters.

Almost the entire surface of Praslin is covered with a tropical jungle. Nature lovers will love Praslin, especially the Vallée de Mai (Maital), which has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the Vallée de Mai the flora and fauna still thrive as originally as centuries ago. Fragrant vanilla blossoms and the famous Seychelles palm "Coco de Mer" grows only here and on the neighbouring island of Curieuse. Some of the rarest birds in the world, such as the raven's parrot or the thick-billed flightless bird (Hypsipetes crassirostris) are also at home there. A must for every visitor to the island. Further sights on Praslin can be found here.

Also in Praslin, it is possible to get by bus to nearly each point of the island at a reasonable price and get to know the approximately 8000 island inhabitants during these trips. Praslin is an excellent starting point for visiting the smaller neighbouring islands of Curieuse, Aride, Cousin, Cousin, Île Ronde, La Digue and Île St. Pierre. La Digue can be reached from Praslin several times a day by ferry from Baie Sainte Anne. However, you should take at least one, or better two days to visit La Digue.