Question 1

How do I get to Praslin?

Accepted Answer

From Mahé, Praslin Airport is served several times daily with a flight time of about 15 minutes. Alternatively, ferries cover the route in about an hour.

Question 2

Why is the Vallée de Mai a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

Accepted Answer

The dense primeval forest nature reserve is considered one of the last original palm forests in the world and was declared a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site in 1983 for its unique flora, including the endemic coco de mer palm.

Question 3

What is the coco de mer?

Accepted Answer

The palm, endemic to the Seychelles, produces the largest and heaviest seed pod in the plant kingdom, whose unusual shape has fascinated sailors and naturalists alike for centuries and given rise to numerous legends.

Question 4

Which beaches on Praslin are considered the most beautiful?

Accepted Answer

The secluded bays of Anse Lazio and Anse Georgette captivate with fine white sand, crystal-clear water and striking granite boulders, and regularly rank among the highest-rated beaches of the entire island group.

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