Praslin and surrounding islands

Praslin

Location

Located about 40 km north of Mah�, Praslin is the second largest island of Seychelles. The island has a population of 5000 inhabitants.

General description


Praslin is a granitic island such as Mah�, but the mountains are less high and vegetation less abundant.
One of the most important nature reserves of Seychelles is the Vall�e de Mai, a World Heritage Site on the UN. It is the only natural habitat of the Coco de Mer, an endemic Palm tree.



Species found

My own observations :

Cousin and Cousine


Those 2 islands are located south of Praslin. Cousin is a national park and Cousine is privatly owned.


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