By air
Praslin Island (PRI), ~15 min from Mahé
Indian Ocean Islands · Seychelles
Praslin, Seychelles
Coco de mer palms and perfect beaches
Getting there
Best time to visit
April to May and October to November — calm between the trade winds
Don't miss
Vallée de Mai
Anse Lazio
Curieuse Island
Côte d'Or
Things to do
The Vallée de Mai's palm forest
Anse Lazio
A boat to Curieuse's giant tortoises
Where to eat
What to pack
Swimwear, sunscreen
A quieter corner
Anse Georgette, a secluded cove
Questions travellers ask
Can I fly to Praslin from Mahé?
Yes: Praslin Island (PRI) is about 15 minutes from Mahé.
Which sights top the list on Praslin?
The Vallée de Mai's palm forest, Anse Lazio and Côte d'Or, plus a boat to Curieuse Island's giant tortoises.
Is there a secluded cove on Praslin?
Yes: Anse Georgette, a secluded cove and the island's hidden gem.
When is Praslin at its best?
April to May and October to November, calm between the trade winds. Pack swimwear and sunscreen, and try the Creole seafood.
About Praslin
- Island
Where it is
Praslin is the second-largest island of the Seychelles, about 45 km north-east of Mahé in the Indian Ocean, a granite island of forested hills and beaches such as Anse Lazio and Côte d'Or.
History
Named after the French statesman César Gabriel de Choiseul, Duke of Praslin, the island was settled by the French in the late 18th century and long lived from coconut plantations and fishing. The Vallée de Mai, a palm forest in its hills, was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.
People
Praslin's people speak Seychellois Creole, English and French and live mostly in coastal villages such as Grand Anse and Baie Sainte Anne. Fishing and tourism are the main livelihoods, and small restaurants serve Creole grilled fish, breadfruit and coconut curries.
Known for
- The Vallée de Mai palm forest
- The coco de mer and its giant seed
- Anse Lazio and Côte d'Or
- Giant tortoises on Curieuse Island
- The Seychelles black parrot
Did you know?
The coco de mer palm grows wild only on Praslin and neighbouring Curieuse, and it produces the largest seed in the plant kingdom.
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