Chasing blue - Seychelles

Sandy, uninhabited beaches and an average temperature of up to 30 ° C are the advantages of the Seychelles, beautiful islands in the Indian Ocean. The largest coconuts in the world grow on them, and among the rare specimens of birds, we can see a domestic stork that came here for the winter.

The azure Croatian waters are wonderful, the blue sea in Greece is astonishing. In Thai coves, the term "paradise" is on the lips, just like on the coast of Malaysia. However, there are places where there are no words to describe delight at the sight of water. Saying "paradise" is definitely not enough. The islands of the Seychelles are such a place - 115 pearls scattered across the Indian Ocean. They are located in the Indian Ocean, northeast of Madagascar. From Poland, you can reach them only with a change in Munich, Rome, Paris, Milan or London. Several airlines fly to Victoria International Airport, including Air Seychelles.

The beauty of raw nature

Of the 115 islands in the Seychelles, the largest are Mahé, Praslin, La Digue and Silhouette. The first is for the capital, Victoria, and the island itself can be explored in three hours. The second largest, Praslin, is famous for the Praslin National Park, which includes the Vallée de Mai reserve. It covers an area of 39 km², and its beauty and the presence of extremely rare species of animals and plants meant that in 1983 it entered the UNESCO World Heritage List.

In the reserve, you can see fruits of impressive size and somewhat brazen eloquence. We are talking about coconuts of the coco-de-mer palm , a species that occurs only in the Seychelles. The male fruit resembles a penis, while the female - wide female hips. They can weigh up to 20 kg. In the past, they were used to make love potions and various medications, and their prices have reached exorbitant sums. Today ... also they are available only to wealthy, though not necessarily millionaires.

The Seychelles are home to species of birds that cannot be found anywhere else in the world. From October, regular visitors from Europe and Asia begin to join, including the white stork , who clearly enjoyed wintering on the islands.

A little paradise for big money

Speaking of Seychelles, it is impossible not to mention the financial issue. A week's stay on Alphonse Island costs about PLN 20,300 (per person). If a fishing enthusiast comes to the island, he will pay about PLN 26,000, and at this price he has a fishing rod, a boat and a professional fish catcher to help. As you can see, it is definitely not a trip for every budget. Of course, it can always be more expensive - on the Caribbean island of Calivigny, a stay in a 2-bedroom cottage can cost you as much as 30,000, but dollars. For one night.

One of the most expensive Seychelles islets is Saint Anne . Exquisite restaurants await tourists with thick wallets, which can be reached on their own feet or by a melex. There is only one hotel on the island, but without it, there is no fear of crowds. On the beach, you can forget about the world and listen to the sound of the ocean while lying in a hammock, blanket or deckchair. Nothing will disturb peaceful swimming or diving - with or without a mask.

Vacation of a lifetime

The people of Seychelles are descendants of visitors from all over the world, from all continents. You can communicate with the natives in English, French and Creole. In hotels, restaurants, diving centers or gas stations, tourists can only pay in euros (or by credit card), but in an ordinary shop you can use rupees. Being here, it is worth getting acquainted with the rich Creole cuisine, especially with seafood and fish dishes. You can buy delicious fruit at the beach stalls, and at the bar - rum - the national drink of Creoles.

You can talk about the Seychelles endlessly. And when you go on them, their beauty will make even the biggest gibberish speechless. Just.