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Sight seeing in Seychelles

Seychelles offers to its visitors much to see and do. Drawing visitors all round the year, the islands are extremely popular among its tourists, not just for the world famous beaches, but also for the unique cultural mosaic which is true to Seychelles. Sight seeing in Seychelles is one of the most popular activity in Seychelles, that is after you are done with lazing around in its magical beaches. You cannot come closer to nature, than you will in Seychelles. The lush green tropical forests, the rich and colorful wildlife and exotic species of birds, the corals and the exotic marine life, set amidst the backdrop of the mountainous region of the Mahe islands. Nature is at its best in the Seychelles, provided you also respect the marine life and life on the land. The islands of Seychelles are divided into three different regions, namely, the inner islands, the outer islands and the Ste Anne Marine National Park. But while there are 115 islands in Seychelles, the largest ones are Mahe, Praslin islands and La Digue islands. Seychelles culture is a blend of European and Caribbean influences, as it is reflected in the lifestyle, cuisine and languages. With so much to see and do, Seychelles is a place where you can best experience the islands, at your own sweet pace and time.

Sight seeing in Seychelles must include a visit to the top Seychelles destinations, including Cousin island, Praslin island, Fregate island, Silhouette Island, Mahe island, La Digue Island and Ste Anne Marine National Park. Each island has its own popular attractions, historical sites and natural areas.

The heritage of some of these islands can be trace back to the 17th century, when the British East India Company first landed on the islands. One of the best ways of sight seeing in Seychelles is by walking. There are trekking routes all over Seychelles, which are even graded as easy, medium and difficult. While most of these routes are also scenic routes, you also have the option of driving through some of them.
For instance, one of the popular driving tours in Seychelles in the Mahe islands starts from Morne Seychelles National Park, through Beau Vallon, Glacis, Cascade, Anse Royal, Baie Lazare and Port Launay, and ends at Anse Souillac. Or you can take a walking tour in Victoria, the capital port city of Seychelles, beginning from Independence Roundabout, via National Cultural Center, the Natural History Museum, SPUP Museum, Freedom Square, State House, St. Paul's Cathedral and the market area to the Botanical Gardens in Victoria.

A visit to the Praslin islands is a must, one of the most popular islands of Seychelles. This island, owing to its natural beauty and heritage, has been declared a World Heritage Site. Besides sight seeing in Seychelles, you must take a peek into the beautiful corals of Seychelles. Snorkeling is a must in these islands, which enables you to get quite close to the life underneath the waters. The Ste Anne Marine National Park is the first of its kind in the Indian Ocean, with only four of its six islands open to visitors. While you are here, you must try snorkeling here. Beacon island, Cerf island, Round island and Moyenne Islands are the four major tourist attractions here.

Know more about the tourist places in Seychelles at Seychelles.

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