East African Island Of Seychelles: The Paradise Island of Praslin, Seychelles
Praslin, one of the the Seychelles largest and most accessible islands.
In the Indian Ocean you discover the Paradise Island of Praslin, the second largest of the 115 granit islands in Seychelles. Praslin lies 45km to the northwest of Mahé. Back in the mid-18th century, the island was called Ile de Palme (Palm Island). In 1768, the island was renamed in honour of a French diplomat: the Duc de Praslin.
This Island was once a haunt of pirates. It is now a popular tourist destination due to its world-class beaches, clear waters and lush forest. A large area, in the South of the island has been designated as Praslin National Park. It covers a total surface area of 324 ha of the upper lands of Praslin and includes the World Heritage site Vallée de Mai. The Vallée is known for the unique coco de mer.
Just off the coast are several small islands like Aride Island, Cousin Islands, Curieuse Island, Praslin is known as a tourist destination with several hotels and resorts, as well as a number of beaches such as Anse Lazio and Anse Georgette.
Traveling to Praslin by Air through the Airport of Grande Anse – Praslin Airport is one of two airports in the Seychelles. You can book your flight on airseychelles.com. A single ticket between Mahe and Praslin will cost you around SR2,500 on average. It is a faster way to travel, but more expensive than taking the ferry.
