| The second largest island in the Seychelles is very | | | | where you can wander among the six endemic palms |
| unspoilt with less than ten percent of the nations | | | | of the Seychelles and listen for the rare, endemic |
| population residing on the island. Just ten km by four | | | | Black Parrot. |
| km in size Praslin lies forty five km northeast of | | | | The island has small, sheltered coves with granite |
| Mahe, fifth teen minutes by air or an hour by | | | | boulders and long beaches of fine, white sand |
| catamaran. | | | | bordered by palm trees. Spectacular Anse Lazio is |
| The island of Praslin is famous for its tranquil | | | | widely acclaimed as the most beautiful beach in the |
| atmosphere, fabulous unspoilt beaches and the Vallee | | | | world. |
| de Mai. It is also the home of the extraordinary | | | | Some of the best snorkelling is off Cote d Or, where |
| double coconut. | | | | many of Praslins hotels are found. Anse Lazio and |
| Praslin is an island with a rich history and fascinating | | | | Anse Boudin are also good for snorkelling. Sister |
| legends. It was discovered in 1744 by Lazare Picault. | | | | Rocks, South Marianne and White Bank is among the |
| At that time, it was used as a hideaway by pirates | | | | top dive sites. |
| and Arab merchants. | | | | Take one of the walking trails and explore the island |
| The sea offers a breathtaking spectacle of about | | | | and secluded beaches like Anse Badamier. Relax on |
| 800 species of brightly coloured fish swimming among | | | | its warm beaches of fine sand, in the shade of |
| coral reefs and sea shells. | | | | coconut trees, listening to the gentle murmur of the |
| Most of Praslin is covered in tropical forest. Flora and | | | | sea and the gay chirping of birds. The most effective |
| fauna thrive together and some of the rarest birds. | | | | antidote to stress. |
| In Praslin, you will find very comfortable hotels as well | | | | Weather is warm and humid, averaging 29 |
| as various possibilities for renting bungalows. It is a | | | | throughout the year with more rain around |
| convenient starting point for visiting the neighbouring | | | | November to end of January. From May to |
| islands. | | | | September when it is drier, breezier, and slightly |
| Nature lovers will be delighted, however there are | | | | cooler than during the remainder of the year. There is |
| protected species. | | | | quite a lot of rain at all times of the year, but this |
| This lovely island preserves a splendid, palm forested | | | | mostly occurs in brief showers followed again by |
| valley. The World Heritage Site of Vallee de Mai, | | | | tropical sunshine. |