When you tire of the glistening high-rise buildings and busy roads of a cosmopolitan city and feel the need to reconnect with the quiet, calm of nature, the Seychelles’ Mahe Island is the destination to go to. Boasting miles of clear shoreline and dazzling turquoise-blue sea bordering a breathtaking landscape that is unscathed by modern civilization, Mahe is the ideal Island retreat.
The Seychelles’ largest and most populous Island, Mahe’s breathtaking landscape of majestic granite mountains and beaches is the Island’s major attraction, drawing many visitors to Mahe’s shore each year. The Island is home to many of the finest beach resorts in Seychelles that blend into Mahe’s beautiful natural landscape. Overlooking famous Mahe hotels like AVANI Seychelles Barbarons Resort & Spa are the rugged 3000-foot mountains and countryside that is home to an array of exotic wildlife, flora and fauna. Trek through Mahe’s mountainous region and discover colourful birds and many endemic plants including the Jellyfish Tree and several species of delicate orchid.
Dare to trek up the rugged mountain ranges in North-eastern Mahe and enjoy panoramic views from the summit of Mahe’s highest point, Morne Seychellois which towers 905 meters above the Mahe coastline and is a part of the Morne Seychellois National Park. Take an excursion through Mahe’s many National Parks including the Port Launay Marine and Sainte-Anne Marine National Parks situated in the Island’s northern region and walk through dense rainforest to witness the Island’s vibrant bio-diversity.
Blessed with year-round good weather, Mahe’s beautiful sun-kissed shores and clear sea make the Island’s coastline irresistible. Miles of clear beach and hidden coves make Mahe an ideal romantic getaway. The calm, cool water of the Indian Ocean beckons visitors to take a swim, snorkel with whale sharks and sea kayak on their own. Spend an afternoon embarking on a boat excursion to other Seychelles’ islands and discover many picturesque islands that are unmarred by human contact. Unlike the beautiful landscaped gardens of the Victoria Botanical Gardens, the untouched natural beauty of Mahe is Nature’s offering to soothe the mind, body and soul.
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