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Seychelles is a land of abundant natural beauty. While the islands boast of some of the best beaches of the world, beauty lies everywhere in Seychelles. The lush tropical forests are home to some of the most exotic birds and animal species. The islands are home to a various species of turtles, rare birds and a rich marine life. Amidst this natural backdrop, there are many tourist attractions in Seychelles, each known for its heritage, cultural diversities and the general feel of the place. While Mahe island is right at the heart of this archipelago, and is the largest of all, it is home to many tourist attractions. But the more beautiful and quieter option is the Praslin island, the latter being a World Heritage Site as well. La Digue islands is home to many beautiful beaches, each more magical than the other. The tourist attractions in Seychelles are spread all over the different parts of Seychelles, though it is best to plan your itinerary after some research. While the islands further away would require a tour ranging from three to four days, there are many more tourist places in Seychelles, which can be visited within a day itself.
Some of the most popular islands in Seychelles include the Praslin Islands, Mahe island, Fregate Islands, Cousin Islands, La Digue Islands, Silhouette islands and the Ste Anne Marine National Park. Victoria is the capital city of Seychelles, while it is also the only port city in the islands.
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Some of the popular tourist attractions in Victoria include the Botanical Gardens, National Cultural Center, Natural History Museum, the court house, the post office, SPUP Museum, the Freedom Square and St. Paul's Cathedral.
Though it is the only town of Seychelles, the colonial architecture of the buildings have still been preserved in the city. Besides Victoria, in Mahe, you can also visit the the Creole Institute, the Morne Seychelles National Park, Anse Soleil and Anse Petit Police.
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Among the popular tourist attractions in Seychelles, a visit to the Praslin islands is a must. Here, the national park of Vallee de Mai is a World Heritage Site, being home to the the largest seed of the world, namely, the double coconut, and a natural garden of ancient palms. It boasts of the top three dive spots, namely, the White Bank, Sister Rocks and South Marianne. While the Anse Lazio beach is often cited as the best beach of the world, for swimming, you must visit the Anse Volbert Beach.
Among the tourist attractions in Seychelles, some of the popular ones in La Digue islands include the Anse Source d'Argent beach, Veuve Reserve, Copra factory and the Historical Cemetery. Some of the other major tourist attractions in Seychelles include islands such as Alphonse Island, known for fly fishing, Bird Island, home to exotic species of birds, Aldabra, houses millions of giant tortoises and is the largest atoll in the world, Denis Island, a must visit destination for snorkeling and fishing, Fregate Island, known for its popular beach Anse Victorian Beach, Silhouette Island, ideal for trekking and snorkeling, and Cousine Island, a natural and wildlife area.
Know more about the different aspects of Seychelles at Seychelles.
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