Praslin Island Vacations
Praslin is the second-largest island of the Seychelles, esteemed not only for its lush tropical forests but also for its beautiful beaches with their soft white sands and sparkling turquoise waters.
When to go to Praslin
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Second-largest island of the Seychelles
Large variety of activities
Beautiful beaches
Conveniently located for trips to other islands
Discover Praslin’s Natural Beauty
Situated 44km north-east of Mahé, Praslin is a very popular destination due to its vast tracts of palm forest yielding to sugar-soft sands and crystal-clear seas. The beaches are perfect both for relaxation and for a range of watersports – scuba diving, snorkelling, kayaking, and many more! Praslin has a nature park too, as well as a museum, galleries and gardens. It really is an all-rounder, with plenty to keep everyone occupied. The island also has a colourful history of use as a pirates’ lair and a stowaway for Arab merchants.
On Praslin’s north-west coast, Anse Lazio and Anse Georgette offer two of Seychelles’ most exquisite beaches, with family-friendly shallow waters, idyllic snorkelling, and the iconic big boulders and verdant vegetation which create ample privacy and tranquility.
Activities
We think of Praslin as a smaller version of Mahé. Whether you stay on the main island or its smaller neighbor, a fabulous vacation awaits!
Enjoy the watersports
Beaches and nature spots
Visit neighbouring islands
Try a game of golf
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Both L’Archipel and Constance Lémuria are able to offer a full menu of watersports – for example, scuba diving, snorkelling, kayaking, windsurfing, and fishing.
Guests may also enjoy visiting the famous beaches Grand Anse and Anse Volbert. La Vallée de Mai, a nature park home to coco de mer (sea coconut) palms, is popular too.
Praslin is well placed for travelers to take a trip to neighbouring islands. Ferries depart regularly for Mahé, a 50–60 minute journey, and for La Digue, which is less than half an hour away. Return flights to Mahé are also available.
Golf enthusiasts will be interested to know that Constance Lémuria boasts the only golf course in the whole of the Seychelles!
History
Explorer Lazare Picault named the island Isle de Palmes in 1744, due to its vast tracts of palm forest. It was named Praslin in 1768, to honor officer and diplomat César Gabriel de Choiseul, duke of Praslin.
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01.What are the best accommodation options?
Travelers to Praslin may choose where to stay from a range of accommodation options. We feature L’Archipel, a charming boutique hotel set in gorgeous gardens, and Constance Lémuria, a sprawling resort occupying the entire north-west coast of the island!
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