Praslin

Understand

Praslin island has the World Heritage Site of Vallée de Mai, a unique coconut grove that supports rare and endangered birds, frogs, and reptiles.

See

thumb|Waterfall in Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve

Anse Lazio - is a beach situated in the northwest of Praslin Island, Seychelles, considered by Lonely Planet to be the best beach on Praslin, and one of the best in the archipelago. Located to the north east of Madagascar, east of Zanzibar and south of Socotra, in the middle of the Indian Ocean, it has clear, pure waters, great snorkeling and swimming and a wide horizon line that is known to bring in the main part of Praslin's tourism during the year. Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve - is a nature park and UNESCO World Heritage Site (inscribed in 1983) located on the island of Praslin, Seychelles. It was officially declared a nature reserve on 18 April 1966. It consists of a well-preserved palm forest made up of the endemic Coco de Mer, as well as five other endemic palms. The Coco de Mer has the largest seeds of any plant in the world; the leaves growing up to 6 m wide and 14 m long. Also unique to the park is its wildlife, including birds such as the rare Seychelles Black Parrot, mammals, crustaceans, snails, and reptiles. Côte D'Or - located on the north coast, this bay filled with palm trees is a must. There, you will find Praslin's main beach, which is home to a variety of hotels, guesthouses, restaurants and other tourist activities. You will find a variety of water sports, diving operators and the starting point for excursions. The beach has white sand, and the waters are calm and shallow. You will see granite boulders at th…

Do

Dive - The waters of Praslin are filled with colorful fish and reefs, turtles, rays, and sharks! The island has more than 17 dive sites. The depth varies from 8 to 20 meters, depending on the dive sites, which makes this activity accessible to divers of all levels. Most of the diving activity is concentrated along the famous Côte D'Or, where you will find diving schools such as Whitetip and Octopus Diver. Go fishing - The waters around Praslin offer opportunities for all levels of fishers. You can fish Blue Marlin, Tuna, Bone fish, Milk fish, Trevally and Grouper. Full or half day charters, with local captains eager to take you to the best spots and share their knowledge with you, are available. Anse Kerlan - secluded beach in the far north west of the island. The beach has white sand and is framed by granite rocks and lush vegetation. It is a good spot to swim or snorkel. Parking available along the main road nearby, as well as at the various hotels on the beach.

Buy

The local currency is the Seychelles Rupee (SCR). However, the majority of the tourist-related businesses quote prices in euros. Only exchange foreign currency at banks/authorized money changers or hotel cashiers. ATMs dispensing local currency can be found at the airport as well as at major banks.

Drink

Chill out tapas lounge bar - This establishment offers a wide range of tapas, international beers and Spanish wines. The bar,on the edge of the Côte d´Or beach offers a breathtaking view of the turquoise waters. On weekends, they organize themed parties with a DJ. Oxygen - This nightclub is located in Baie Ste Anne. Their lively Friday and Saturday night events draw crowds!. You can dance the night away. Just make sure you are well-dressed: no caps or sandals.