Mahe Island - endless fun with variety!

If you are planning a yacht cruise in the Seychelles, you should definitely visit Mahe Island. If you are constantly on the move, and you enjoy combining life on board, relaxing on the beach and seeking adventure, Mahé is a delightful opportunity to find unique experiences and an unforgettable journey.

Mahe Island - endless fun with variety!

More than 1000 miles from the east coast Of Africa, this dense jungle island rises from the Indian Ocean. There are over 60 beautiful white sand beaches, hidden coves that flank the island and small towns with a unique Creole culture.

Mahe is the most populous island in the Seychelles. The island is home to approximately 90% population of the entire country, which is 89,000 citizens. Fortunately, most people live in the capital Victoria in and around the northeast of the island, so it will be easy for you to escape the bustle of the island and find a secluded corner to relax.

Mahe Island - endless fun with variety!

Mahe Island - it is an endless pleasure of variety... There are more beaches here than you could see in two weeks of living on the island. Entertainment - waterfalls, jungle, mountain trails, and stunning sites with views of the island, rock climbing, kayaking, diving and many more leisure options.

The island is divided east and west by a national park Morne Seychellois, a ridge with peaks up to 905 meters high, clad in dense rainforest. Most people live on the east coast, mainly between the airport and the capital, Victoria. Along this coast, the government has launched a land reclamation program that includes a number of luxury housing projects and a yacht marina. Be sure to set aside one day to visit the botanical garden and city market in the capital.

From Victoria the road rises over the hills to the west, following towards the beach resort Beau Valon... A huge wide bay with calm shallow waters, ideal for families. It also houses a number of reasonably priced hotels and apartments. From Beau Valon, a road heading north towards a small village Glacis in the north of the island, passes through several small but beautiful beaches with beautiful views of silhouette island.

Beau Valon

Silhouette Island Is a large granite island 20 kilometers northwest of Mahe... The entire island is a marine national park, and more than 92 percent of the island is a protected area that is home to rare species of animals and plants. The rest of the territory is occupied by a paradise five-star resort, surrounded by white sandy beaches and mountain ranges.

The highest peak of Silhouette Island - Mount Daubanwhich rises 740 meters above a virgin rain forest filled with rare deciduous trees and exotic orchids. The only village of Silhouette - La Paz village, on the west coast of the island. The island has well-preserved trails allowing visitors to explore the beaches and rainforests.

Silhouette Island a favorite vacation spot not only for celebrities, but also for members of royal families. Most of the island's attractions are a unique natural environment, including a barrier reef with intact corals, moreover, even night diving here is absolutely safe, as the water is warm and very clear.

Silhouette Island

Returning to the Mahe Island Tour, west of Beau Valon you can go along the trail Anse Major, from the top of which you will have a magnificent view. Directly south of the airport, the waters are shallow and there are several beaches worth stopping at on the way to Anse Royal... From Anse Royal in the southeast, next to Anse Louis in the southwest, lies a region of outstanding natural beauty, with magnificent coastal roads, hidden coves and delightful beaches.

While Anse Royal Is an average town with a school, shops, market and restaurant, the rest of the south coast is made up of small settlements interspersed with forest and winding coastal roads, as well as some of the most impressive beaches on the island - Anse Soleil, Intendance and Takamaka. Here you can find real solitude and harmony, but food issues need to be thought out in advance.

When you head north from Anse Louis, you will see two more bays. Anse Boileau Is a wide open cove with many places to eat and the cove Grand Anse pretty good for surfing.

North of Grand Anse a beautiful view opens up, on the way to Port Glo - a sleepy village with a beautiful promenade. Finally, north of here is Port Launay Marine Reserve Is a protected area with an abundance of seals, where you can go diving and snorkelling.

Mahe Island abounds in very beautiful landscapes and wide bays. It is not uncommon to find absolutely deserted places here. In many ways, the availability of everything you need, civilization, while the relative seclusion is a big plus for a holiday on the islands.