A whole week of sailing in the Seychelles
Good to know about sailing in the Seychelles
SUNDAY
We recommend starting your voyage of discovery around Mahé, the main island of the Seychelles, home to the capital Victoria and the international airport.This impressive granite island, whose highest peak rises to over 900 m, boasts 65 beaches and the picturesque islands around the Ste. Anne Marine National Park. A sail around Mahé (18 mi x 5 mi) takes you past the charming north coast, the little islet of L'Ilot and along Beau Vallon Bay, with its lovely beaches and tourist facilities. It is a good place to drop anchor, or even to go ashore and enjoy one of the many delicious Creole specialities. There is also a casino nearby and a number of bars where you can round off the evening, before returning to your yacht under a wonderfully bright starry sky.
MONDAY
Monday morning in paradise. Time to head north to Silhouette, the third largest island of the Seychelles. As you leave Beau Vallon Bay, be sure to put out a fishing line. The surrounding waters are known for their abundant fish, and the chances are good that you will have one of the tastiest local catches on your plate at lunchtime! The journey continues towards North Island, with its enchanting beaches, a wonderful place to spend the night.
TUESDAY
It is time to say a reluctant goodbye to North Island and sail back towards Beau Vallon. From there you follow the wild, romantic west coast of Mahé, where the beautiful beaches of Grand Anse, Petite Anse, Takamaka and Intendance await you.
It will be hard to decide which beach is the loveliest. Why not simply stop at every one? Take your time to swim, snorkel and relax. And of course, do not miss the chance to try the seafood dishes served here.
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WEDNESDAY
You leave Mahé behind and set off for Praslin, the second largest island of the Seychelles. Twenty-six nautical miles separate Mahé from Praslin, with the twin islands of Cousin and Cousine in between. Praslin was once known as the "Île des Palmes" (Palm Island) because of its dense palm groves and lush vegetation. It is home to a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the fabulous Vallée de Mai, where the extraordinary Coco de Mer grows on ancient palms in a primeval forest. Some of Praslin's beaches, such as Anse Lazio, Anse Georgette and Côte d'Or, are regularly counted among the most beautiful in the world. From here the surrounding islands of Aride, Curieuse, The Sisters, Marianne, Félicité and Cocos are easy to reach.THURSDAY
It will not be long before the neighbouring island of La Digue casts its spell on you. They say time has stood still here, where ox carts and bicycles are still the main means of transport. This is the home of one of the most famous and probably most photographed beaches in the world: Anse Source d'Argent. Close by you will find a cemetery of the first settlers, a kiln for processing coconuts, an enclosure for giant tortoises and a typical Creole villa.FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY
You leave the realm of the granite islands and sail on towards the north, until the glittering world of Bird and Denis Island opens up before you, about 52 mi north of Mahé. Take in the overwhelming sight of huge seabird colonies and nesting turtles, and the foaming surf on brilliant white sandy beaches. The islands lie on the edge of the Seychelles Bank, where the ocean floor drops steeply by 2,000 m. Here, in waters where few have been before you, swimming, snorkelling and fishing are like nothing else.Back to Romantic holidays in the Seychelles or to Fishing
