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Once described as the original "Garden of Eden", the Seychelles archipelago is located to the north of Mauritius and some 1800km off the east coast of Africa. This cluster of granitic and coral islands covered in luxuriant vegetation and lapped by the clear turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean is a place of great natural beauty, much of which has been designated as natural reserves and parks playing host to a fascinating array of flora and fauna.
Whilst the granitic islands such as Mahe, Praslin, Silhouette & North are mountainous with lush tropical forests and stunning beaches, the outlying coral islands such as Desroches, Denis, Alphonse & Bird barely rise above sea level and mainly support groves of palm and casuarina trees.
Ringed by powdery white beaches and coral reefs teeming with marine life, they make ideal bases for some world-renowned scuba diving and deep-sea fishing. Often with only one exclusive hotel on each island, these hideaway retreats weave a magical blend of exquisite isolation and complete tranquility - essential when seeking your own secluded corner of paradise.
