Praslin

Praslin Island is the second largest inhabited island in the Seychelles archipelago, at seven miles by two and a half. Plus it's only a 15 minute flight from Mahé (or a one hour high speed ferry). However it is a fair bit quieter and its mix of stunning beaches, lush green hills and valleys makes for the perfect beach retreat. See below for a selection of our favourite Praslin beach resorts & hotels.

Believed by some to be the original Garden of Eden, Praslin is home to one of the Seychelles’ two World Heritage sites. The Vallee de Mai is a primeval rainforest containing gigantic palm trees. This includes the unique Coco de Mer palm, notorious for its suggestive-shaped fruit. Here you can watch turtle eggs hatch at a sheltered nesting site. Or hunt through virgin forest for some of the world’s rarest birds – the Seychelles Bulbul, the Fruit Pigeon and the Black Parrot.

Our Praslin beach resorts make the perfect base for further island exploration. Boat excursions can take you to the island of La Digue. Or to Aride, Cousin and Curieuse islands, famous for their nesting turtles, birdlife and rich coral life.