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Posted on Monday, 11 January 2010 |
 The Seychelles is a beautiful archipelago comprising 115 islands that range from 4 degrees to 10 degrees South of the Equator in the Indian Ocean.
They lie to the East of the African coast in crystal clear waters with sparkling white beaches and magnificent topography. Of the 115 islands there are 41 inner islands and 74 outer islands although not all of these are inhabited or inhabitable.
There are just 3 main islands with a further 10 smaller islands offering holiday accommodation for visitors. Try the North island for a private five star eco villa in a protected natural environment.
The inner islands are the oldest oceanic granite islands on earth while the outer islands form low lying atolls and coral reefs of spectacular beauty.
The Seychelles boast 2 Unesco world heritage sites, namely the Vallee de Mai and Aldabra, the world's largest raised coral Atoll and with 50% of it's environment designated protected nature reserves the Seychellois are renowned for taking a long term and forward thinking view on protecting their beautiful and delicate landscape.
Consequently the Islands are home to a vast array of natural wonders including the Coco-de-mer nut which is the largest seed in the world, the jellyfish tree and the Seychelles warbler.
The climate is one of the most temperate in the world with annual temperatures rarely dropping below 24 degrees Celsius or above 32 degrees and the rainy season replenishing this tropical haven during the months of January and February. The climate is governed largely by the winds with the North westerlies breezing in from October to March and the brisker South Easterly trades picking up from May to September making for great sailing conditions.
These island paradises are perfect for activity based holidays for enthusiastic sailors and big sea fishing fans as well as surfers and hikers.
It is undoubtedly also a place for beach lovers and sun worshippers for people who take a more relaxed option on holiday and conditions for diving and swimming are at their best and most reliable during April and May and also October and November later in the year.
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