Unforgettable Praslin!

Our first stop was the island of Mahé, where we stayed for just a couple of days to recover from the flight. For our accommodation, we chose the Berjaya Beau Vallon Bay hotel, located directly on the famous Beau Vallon beach. It is very beautiful, but as it is also so well known, it was quite touristy and crowded, which meant it had lost much of its charm.

The next island on our journey was Praslin, which proved to be the most moving for us… the atmosphere, its intrinsic beauty, the warmth of its ever-smiling people and the wonderful sense of well-being we experienced touched us deeply. We left our hearts there… and our minds, too!! It was the island that captivated us the most, and we absolutely loved staying in the Amitié area, close to Grand Anse bay. Here, we opted for an apartment at Ocean Jewels Resort, which we would particularly recommend both for its location directly on the beach and for the owner, Paul, and his entire staff, who were impeccably attentive and helpful.

‘Amitie Chalets’ guesthouse, Praslin Praslin

With a hire car, we explored Praslin in all its beauty, captivated by its rich, lush vegetation. We stopped wherever took our fancy and, above all, lingered to relax on the most beautiful beaches… it is impossible not to adjust to Creole time in circumstances like these!!

Although there are quite a few tourists on the island, you will often find yourselves alone on these vast, gleaming coral-sand beaches, immersed in complete multi-sensory relaxation… where your only companions are the sound of the wind rustling through the Takamaka trees and the waves breaking on the shore. The beach that gave us this feeling more than any other, and the one we liked best, was undoubtedly Anse Lazio, located in the north-east of Praslin. It is truly enchanting, with its pure white sand and crystal-clear sea in shades ranging from blue to green, framed by the distinctive, majestic granite rocks that are the hallmark of Seychelles beaches.

Anse Lazio

Not to be missed on Praslin is a visit to the ‘Vallée de Mai’ nature reserve, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you can admire many different varieties of palm tree and, above all, the famous endemic Coco de Mer. It is the symbol of Praslin, as it grows only here and on the nearby island of Curieuse. We recommend taking a guided tour to fully appreciate everything the reserve has to offer.

Vallée de Mai, Praslin The Coco de Mer nut

The final stop on our holiday was La Digue, where tranquillity reigns supreme. At first, the atmosphere felt almost surreal, as there are no cars and everyone gets around either on foot—the island is quite small—or by bicycle. Here too, the beaches are all very beautiful, sharing the gleam of their coral sand and the stunning colours of the sea. They are also framed by enormous granite boulders which, together with the tropical vegetation, create scenery found nowhere else in the world. It is no coincidence that these are said to be the most photographed beaches in the world, particularly Anse Source D’Argent, which is undeniably unique and magnificent. The beaches of Grand Anse and Petit Anse are equally spectacular, offering visitors unique and incomparable views.

Anse Source d'Argent, La Digue

So… hoping that we will return one day and discover a few more islands, we recommend setting off as soon as possible to immerse yourselves in wonderfully warm waters and enter an entirely new world… put your trust in SeyVillas, and arranging everything will be quick and incredibly easy!

Saverio and Michela