Among the hundreds of islands that form the archipelago of Seychelles, Praslin is the most famous one, being the second-largest island of Seychelles, it lies 44km northeast of Mahé. Praslin comprises two administrative districts: Baie Sainte Anne and Grand' Anse. The main settlements are the Baie Ste Anne, Anse Volbert and Grand' Anse. In the past, it served as a hideaway by pirates and Arab merchants. Today Praslin is a symbol of serenity and harmony with nature, and is home to a myriad of endemic species, especially in its nature reserve Vallée de Mai, classified as a World Heritage Site. To the east of Praslin, the dreamy beach of Côte d'Or beach borders endlessly on the extraordinary turquoise lagoon.
Seychelles is an archipelago country in the Indian Ocean considered by many as a synonym to paradise. The capital of the 115-island country, Victoria, lies 1,500 km east of mainland East Africa. Spellbinding beaches are the main attraction with turquoise waters and soft sugar sand embraced by lush hills and palm trees. As expected water sports such as snorkeling and scuba diving are on the top of the must-do list. Seychelles is beautiful matrimony of breathtaking nature and luxury.
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