Seychelles by boat: paradise among talcum powder sand, tropical fish and coconut palms, sailing in the blue Indian Ocean
The Seychelles is one of the most beautiful archipelagos in the world, the ideal destination to reconnect with nature, a unique experience to be enjoyed by catamaran among granitic islands and coral atolls. A journey over the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, breathtaking views of white beaches and swaying palm groves, exploring iconic islands such as Mahé, Praslin, and La Digue.
The catamaran allows you to discover hidden bays, snorkel among coral reefs, and stroll among palm groves and Creole villages. An itinerary that combines nature, relaxation and adventure, revealing the magic of the Seychelles from a unique perspective on the sea.
Nautical bases for Seychelles
-
Vedi tutti
-
Mahé
MAHE
The island of Mahé in the Seychelles, is a jewel of nature with its dreamy beaches of fine white sand and coconut palms.
Mahé's coastline is very diverse with sheltered bays such as Beau Vallon and Anse Royale suitable for anchoring and wilder stretches. On land are markets, such as the Sir Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke Market in Victoria, small Creole restaurants, and trails in Morne Seychellois National Park, a tropical forest that occupies much of the island.
One of the Park's hiking trails leads to Morne Blanc. The slopes of the mountain rise to a height of 667 m. The trail is 1km long, but the climb is very steep. The top of the mountain offers breathtaking views of the coast: the Port Launay Marine National Park, Conception and Thérèse islands.
From Mahe, you immediately reach the Sainte Anne Marine Park, one of the first established in the Indian Ocean. Here you can cast anchor at Cerf Island and begin the adventure swimming among corals, starfish and schools of silver fish.
PRASLIN
Praslin is a dreamy tropical paradise, turquoise waters and lush "Vallée de Mai" forests of giant "Coco de Mer" coconuts for which the island is considered a true Eden.
It` a central stop on cruises: good anchorages and trails that allow you to traverse the interior of the island and reach scenic spots and less frequented beaches.
Anse Lazio is among the most famous in the archipelago, with clear sand and large granite boulders.
Saint-Pierre is a small granite islet off the northern coast of Praslin, reached in a few minutes by boat from Anse Volbert. The side with the coral reef is the western side and holds a vibrant, fish-rich world.
CURIEUSE
Located north of Praslin, it is home to a large colony of free-roaming giant tortoises.
Curieuse is not as technical or spectacular a site as some distant reefs, but it offers relaxed snorkeling in uncrowded shallow water, perfect as a sea break while cruising. From here we reach the islet of St. Pierre, a mass of rounded rocks crowned by a group of tall palm trees.
THE DINGUE
Known for its spectacular beaches, such as the highly photographed Anse Source d'Argent, with its large granite boulders and shallow, clear water.
It is one of the most picturesque islands to bike around starting from the small port La Passe. From here you reach the village with typical stores and restaurants and beaches such as Grand Anse, wide and wild or Petite Anse, more sheltered and Anse Coco.
Landing on La Digue certainly presupposes a visit to the private The Estate, home to an ancient coconut plantation, a botanical garden and a traditional living museum that includes the historic cemetery of the early settlers, but also the copra factory, where you can learn about the local traditional coconut oil mill industry.
In La Dingue you can see vanilla, saffron and patchouli growing in their natural state. The Rocher de Granit (Granite Boulder), is a wonder of nature, classified as a National Monument, is an impressive monolith in size, formed about 750 million years ago by the slow cooling of molten rocks (magma).
COCOS ISLAND
Tiny and uninhabited, it can be reached by boat in about 10-15 minutes from La Dingue
This island is a protected and well-preserved environment, where snorkeling provides encounters with a variety of tropical fish thanks to the rocky and coral bottoms.
In calmer areas small stingrays can be seen lying on the sand, while sea turtles sometimes appear from behind a boulder for a brief flyover near the surface. Small moray eels and gobies are spotted among the rocks along with butterflyfish, damselfish, angelfish and schools of silver fusiliers.
SISTER ISLANDS.
Petite Soeur (along with Grande Soeur) are commonly known as the Sisters Islands.
Here the Indian Ocean is the real star: its waters fade from green to turquoise, azure to deep blue, creating a natural rainbow perfect for hiking with spectacular views. Petit Soeur is a wild and unspoiled island famous for the sea turtles that lay their eggs there. of the birds, it gives the feeling of traveling back in time.
Marine life in Grande Soeur is particularly rich and vibrant, attracting snorkeling and scuba diving enthusiasts.
