Inner Islands
Clustered in an area of roughly 30 miles, the Inner Islands of Seychelles are a group of granitic islands located in the northeast section of the sprawling archipelago. The largest of these is Mahe, home to the country’s capital city, Victoria, and 90 percent of the diverse Seychellois population. Despite its concentration of citizens and the urban air of Victoria, tropical vegetation is abundant and over 75 white sand beaches are scattered along the island’s shores. The northeastern portion of the island is characterized by towering mountains with Morne Seychellois the tallest of the peaks.
Praslin is the second largest of the Inner Islands, home to the endemic Coco-de-Mer palm tree and a lush 45-acre valley known as the “Garden of Eden”. The islands of Ste Anne, Cerf, Moyenne, and Round all comprise the Ste Anne Marine National Park, the first marine national park established in the Indian Ocean. With a wealth of beautiful coral reefs below the turquoise waters, the park is an ideal destination for snorkeling, diving, and glass-bottom boat excursions.