Is Praslin. We also note that Praslin is exactly the place where the sea coconut Coco de Mer grows. The shape of its fruits resembles a human heart. According to legend, this fruit was taken by Adam from the hands of Eve.

The beaches of Praslin Island

The most famous beaches in this area are Cote d'Or and Anse Lazio. The latter occupies a leading position and is shown in the photo below.

Its location is the northwestern side of the island, which lacks a coral reef. But it is worth noting that the bay of Anse Lazio beach on Sundays is very popular with residents neighboring islands and at this time it is crowded. This beach will also please you with an excellent restaurant. 2.5 km away is the so-called "wild" beach, which is called Anse Georgette (below in the photo).

Anse Marie Louise Beach is located in the east of the island. When the time of the tides comes, then in this place begins to form natural pool. And one more secluded place can be found here - this is the beach of Anse Consolidation.

In the west there great beach Grand Anse, where you can take morning sunbaths. And it will be very difficult to swim because of the small depth and proximity of corals, which are covered with algae, right up to the shore.

Praslin Island Hotels

It is also worth talking about the small bay of Anse Kerlan. Its shore is framed by scythe palms and other interesting tropical plants. In 1999 the Lemuria Resort hotel was opened here, it acquired the status of the most luxurious hotel Seychelles(if you do not take into account the private island of Frigate).

Attractions Praslin

And now let's talk about entertainment, attractions and excursions that Praslin can surprise you with.

Firstly, national park Valee De Mai in other words "May Valley" will open for you about 7 thousand Coco de Mer palms, which are recognized as unique. Among these palm trees, Black Parrot (black parrot) feels very comfortable.

Secondly, in the west of Praslin Island there is a farm with the name "Black Pearl", and you can easily guess what specialization of the farm is from the name.

Diving on Praslin Island

Diving enthusiasts will be very interested to see the national marine park on the island of Curieuse. They will be able to see the coral garden with their own eyes.

Let's talk more about diving in Praslin. Here you can visit three diving centers - Whitetip Divers, Bleu Marine and Octopus. All centers carry out dives in the best coral places islands. You can also be offered a combined tour that will include diving in the outer islands of the Seychelles.

What are the must-dos in Praslin?

And finally, let's talk about a few things that you just need to do while on Praslin Island.

1. Try a very unusual fruit - sea coconut.

2. Look and feel the beauty of the May Valley National Park.

3. Go diving in beautiful coral reefs.

4. Meet the sunset on the beach of Anse Lazio.

Well, that's all, have a good holiday, we hope you enjoy this wonderful island of Praslin.

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One of the most picturesque and interesting islands in the Seychelles archipelago is the island of Praslin.

Its numerous beaches, encircling the island along the entire perimeter, like a magnet attract vacationers with their romantic solitude.

You can wander for hours along the deserted paths of Praslin, enjoying the singing of rare birds and the beauty of the local nature.

Even at the height of the season on the island, you can find and choose a secluded place where you want to be alone with yourself or with your loved one away from civilization.

In terms of size and population, Praslin ranks second in the Seychelles after the island of Mahe. However, given that everything in this country is miniature, it covers an area of ​​​​only 26 square kilometers.

Its territory stretches 4 km wide and 11 km long, 36 km north of the country's capital, Victoria.

You can get to the island only from the main island of the Mahe archipelago by plane or by boat. The air journey takes only 15 minutes, the water journey takes 2.5 hours.

There is no need to talk about any industry on the island. The local population, whose number does not exceed 5 thousand inhabitants, is mainly engaged in agriculture, fishing and making handicrafts and souvenirs from wood, shells and coconuts.

The most important branch of the national economy of Praslin is, of course, tourism, due to which the economy of the entire region is mainly developing. Thus, most of the local population is employed in the service sector.

The history of the island, like its size, is not very impressive. Praslin was discovered not so long ago, only in 1744. On June 10, a French ship led by Lazar Picoult moored in one of the bays on the coast. The abundance of coconut palms impressed the discoverers so much that at first the island was called Palm Island.

In 1768 it was renamed to its present name, which was given in honor of Gabriel de Choiseul, Duke of Praslin.

This French diplomat made a significant contribution to the development and development of Praslin.

The history of the island has not left any architectural sights for tourists, except for two ancient churches. They are located in the local village of Grand Ance, which is the main settlement of Praslin.

However, tourists go to the island not at all in order to wander around museums or inspect architectural monuments.

The first thing that impresses and amazes everyone who has visited this island is, of course, the amazingly beautiful landscapes. No wonder the first settlers compared it with paradise. Praslin is not as mountainous as its neighbor Mahe, the highest point is only 330 m above sea level. The hills of the island are quite gentle and gradually descend to the water itself.

A feature of Praslin is that almost along the entire perimeter it is surrounded by a coral reef. Such "protection" guarantees year-round calm, so that, despite the monsoons, the coastal waters of the island always remain calm and transparent.

The beaches of the island, covered with the purest white sand, seem to have come out of advertising pictures, they are so perfect. In some places they flow into small bays, where you can hide from society for a while and be alone with nature: a clear ocean, sprawling palm trees and coastal granite boulders.

One of the most popular among tourists is the Bay of Lazio, located at the northern tip of Praslin. This crescent-shaped bay, bordered on both sides by rocks, is remarkable not only for its striking beauty, but also for the fact that here is the only place on the island where there is no ocean in the ocean. big waves.

This is due to the fact that the bay is not surrounded by a coral reef, unlike the rest of Praslin. From Lazio, a beautiful view of the island of Arid opens up, which adds beauty and exoticism to the landscape. The infrastructure of the beach is represented by two cozy restaurants "Bonbon Plume" and "Le Chevalier". However, you won’t have to look for silence and solitude here, since this beach was chosen not only by foreign tourists, but also by the local population coming here from neighboring islands.

Those who are looking for solitude should walk 2.5 km from Lazio along the coast to come across a completely wild beach Georgette. Behind it is another heavenly place - Kerlan Bay. In 1999, the most luxury hotel in the Seychelles, referred to as "Lemuria Resort de Praslin".

No less popular than Lazio is Volbert Bay in the east of Praslin, on which the Gold Coast beach is located. In addition, the east coast of Praslin is famous for the Marie Louise beach, where a small natural "pool" forms at high tide, as well as for the deserted small beach of Consolación, located between the peaks of Consolación and Coco.

Diving is one of the most favorite pastimes among tourists. The calm coastal waters are just perfect for watching underwater world indian ocean, whose main attraction in this region are corals.

Divers will undoubtedly be interested in the Curieuse Island National Park, located not far from the island, on the territory of which there is a numerous accumulation of various corals.

The best time for diving is from April to October, when the water in the ocean is especially clear. Praslin is equipped with 8 diving centers to practice this sport.

Fans of fishing will not be left without attention at this resort. For them, 4 fishing centers are open here. Daily excursions on boats and yachts on the ocean, as well as to the islands of Mahe and La Digue, depart from the bays of Volbert, St. Anne and Pasquière.

The main attraction of Praslin can be safely called the May Valley, which every tourist who comes to the island must visit. This national park, protected by the state and recognized as one of the sites of the World natural heritage, located in the center of the island.

It is here that more than 7 thousand Coco de Mer palms grow, whose fruits are depicted on the coat of arms of the Seychelles and are a symbol of the state. Each of the fruits weighs about 30 kg and reaches up to half a meter in length.

However, its uniqueness lies not in its size, but in its shape, which surprisingly exactly repeats the outlines of female hips.

In addition to coco de mer, Indian breadfruit, pandanus and other exotic plants grow in May Valley. The main value of the local fauna is the rare black parrot. Also, the national park is replete with different types of lizards, giant snails and flying foxes.

The diversity of local nature is complemented by the well-developed infrastructure of Praslin. On the territory of the island there are a lot of three-five-star hotels, which are mainly located near the most popular bays and beaches.

The list of their services and entertainment includes restaurants, spa-salons, nightclubs and discos. There are excellent playgrounds for children. Night life Praslin is not very active and mostly flows on the territory of hotels.

However, the island has Praslin's Casino, as well as a rather crowded night Club The Jungle. In the peak season, night picnics are held on the coast.

general information

Whether you arrive in Praslin by air or by sea, in any case, it will immediately become clear to you that the second largest inland island of the Seychelles is not as mountainous and not as populated as Mahe. Most of the inhabitants of the island are engaged in fishing, agriculture or work in the tourism industry or commerce.

On the island you can find accommodation for every taste and budget. There are many excellent restaurants and cafes, as well as many excellent roads. To feel like a real islander, use the shabby buses, where your neighbors will be cheerful children and cheerful grandmothers.

The main attractions of Praslin are the Val de Mai, a unique primeval forest where coco de ter palm trees grow, and luxury beach Anse Lazio, located in the north. From Praslin you can take a walk to the islands of Curieuse, Cousin and Arid - great places for nature lovers.

Val de May

The area of ​​the Val de Mai is 19.5 hectares. The valley is located in the eastern part of Praslin Island. In 1984, the valley was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. This is the only place on the planet where coco de ter palms and other endemic plants grow.

The length of the route is about 1 km. It is best to take a walk in the morning when it is not so hot. The walk will take about 1 hour.

1. Login

Climb up several uneven steps to the entrance where tickets are checked. This is to ensure that no one stays in the valley overnight. A small kiosk near the entrance is a great place to relax and get into the right mood. Smoking in the valley is strictly prohibited. You may see rare birds such as black parrots or tenrecs busily scurrying under the trees. Open: 8.00-17.00. Paid entrance. Bus: No. 61 from Bai Santa Anna, Grand Anse and Côte d'Or. The stop is located near the tourist center. If you arrive by your own car, you can leave it in the parking lot opposite the center.

The road goes up. At the fork, turn right at the North Trail sign. The trail will lead you to the edge of the forest.

2. Fire barrier and edge

Here you will see the sprouts of young coco de ter palms breaking out of the ground. They have leaves on long petioles, but no stem. Marker E on the right is a fire barrier. It was created in 1990 after a strong fire, during which many palm trees died. The barrier consists of Kalis dipap fire resistant trees and other ornamental and fruit trees. Head further north and the path will lead you to marker C at the granite boulders. Listen to the murmur of invisible streams and move on. At the next marker turn left onto Cedar Trail (Cedar Path) which will lead you to the palm forest.

3. Forest of palm trees coco de ter

In this primeval forest, you will feel like you are in another world. Giant fan leaves cover the sky. The only sound is the rustle of palm leaves in the wind. Many palm trees are over 200 years old. They thrive in fertile soil fertilized with fallen leaves. Note the long catkins of the male palms and the massive oval nuts of the female palms. The weight of nuts reaches 20 kg. The female palms are lower than the male ones.

At the next marker turn left and follow the path marked "Cedar Path".

4. Cedar trail

On the right you will see a small stream with a rocky bottom. This stream and several others merge to form a waterfall. The waterfall, which is located 400 meters southwest of the Val de Mai, supplies water to the entire western coast. Look closely and you will see freshwater crabs and transparent shrimps. Moths and bright dragonflies flutter over the water.

Follow the Cedar Path and turn left onto the Central Path.

5. Central path

To the right of the Central Path is a ravine where magnificent pandanuses grow. Some palm trees peacefully coexist with philodendrons, but this is a weed that is ruthlessly destroyed. Depending on the season, you will see flowering fruit and ornamental trees. Endemic birds are found in the valley - sunbirds, blue doves, black parrots and bulbuls. Follow the Central Path to the exit of the park.

Praslin beaches

Anse Kerlan, Petite Anse Kerlan and Anse Georgette (Anse Kerlan, Petite Anse Kerlan, Anse Georgette)

Three beaches are located on the northwestern tip of Praslin. Sea turtles lay their eggs here from September to February. Anse Kerlan is the longest beach, a flat strip of white sand with smooth boulders, bordered by takamaka trees. To the north are the luxurious villas of the Lemuria Resort hotel. Near the small secluded beach of Petit Anse Kerlan, where the hotel's boat station is located. From here along the coast you can get to Anse Georgette.

The Lemuria Resort has the only 18-hole golf course in the Seychelles. If you are a hotel guest, you can walk along the golf course, admiring the streams and lakes, and go to Anse Georgette. If the hotel is not full, you will be allowed to enter. But it is better to clarify this in advance. From the golf course you reach a plateau in 20 minutes, offering magnificent views of Cousin and Cousin's private island. From the 15th hole there is a stunning view of Anse Georgette.

Northwest coast of Praslin, 4 km west of Grand Anse Airport.

Anse Lazio (Anse Lazio)

This picturesque bay- the quintessence of Seychelles beaches: soft fine sand, crystal clear sea, smooth granite boulders, wind-bent palms and takamaka trees along the beach. Travel magazines are full of rave about this place. Here they constantly arrange shootings for fashion magazines. In the 1980s the film Castaways, based on Lucy Irvine's book about life on the beach, was filmed on this beach. desert island. Weekdays are a great time for swimming, relaxing and snorkeling. The beach has good parking and two restaurants. Anse Lazio is located 800 m northwest of Anse Boudin, on the north coast of Praslin. Buses run from Val de Mai via Bai Santa Anna and Côte d'Or and stop at Anse Boudin. From here you can reach the beach in 15 minutes. If you don't feel like walking, you can take a taxi.

Anse Marie-Louise

Anse Maria Louise is the most picturesque of the eight beaches on the south coast, from Grand Anse in the west to Bai Santa Anna in the east. You will enjoy spending time on this wonderful beach, swimming in the ocean or having a small picnic. You must turn off the main Grand Anse road before the road begins to climb steeply to the Chateau de Feuilles at Point Cabris. The hotel is a great place to relax, have something to drink and admire magnificent views. South coast Praslin, 8 km southeast of Grand Anse.

Anse Possession

Anse Posesion is a beautiful deep bay with many small coves. The bay closes the island of Curiosity. In 1768, the French claimed Praslin as their possession and marked this fact with a lead tablet. An English naval officer tore off the tablet and installed his own in its place. Today it's quiet calm resort with several hotels. Beach - beautiful place for a picnic. To the east, on the beach of Anse Petit Cours, is the Hotel La Reserve. In 2004, the hotel was completely destroyed by the tsunami and reopened after being restored in 2006. 3 km northwest of Anse Volbert on the Côte d'Or.

Bai Santa Anna (Baie Sainte Anne)

This small fishing village is experiencing a real renaissance. A very promising reclamation project is being carried out here - an artificial island Eva is being created. This will allow the coast to cope with the growing flow of passenger and cargo ships from Mahe. Tourists arrive at the pier located in the southern part of the bay, and from there they go to hotels by taxis and buses. This is a great place to get a feel for the relaxed pace of tropical life, chatting with fishermen and locals at the market. The narrow beach is lined with trees that provide a pleasant shade. The village has several banks, shops and the only hospital in Praslin.

Southeast Praslin. Buses run between the beaches of Côte d'Or, Val de Mai, Petit Anse and Bai Santa Anna without a schedule.

Cote d "Or or Anse Volbert (Cote d" Or or Anse Volbert)

The main tourist beach of Praslin - 2 km of white sand, shallow sea and picturesque palm trees - real paradise for families with children. The main life takes place in Anse Volbert - a small town with many hotels, inns, shops, restaurants and casinos. The town is completely buried in tropical vegetation. When the southeast monsoons blow, southern shores the islands are covered with algae, and tourists flock here. You can take a boat trip to the islets of Chauvet Suri or St. Pierre, spend the day on Curieuse, Cousin or Arida. In some places you can rent a bicycle. North coast of Praslin, halfway between Anse Posession and Anse Matlo.

Grand Anse

Grand Anse is a small, lively resort similar to Bai Santa Anna and Côte d'Or. Most tour operators are based here. You can get here from the airport in a few minutes. You can find affordable accommodation in the resort - from hotels to small pensions. The cafe reigns typical Seychellois atmosphere.Like everywhere in Praslin, there is little entertainment.Friday and Saturday locals of all ages go to the cafe "Briz" (tel.: 233-454) to refresh, and then go to night club"Oxygen" in Bai Santa Anna.

From Grand Anse, buses leave for Val de Mai in the center of the island or to the south coast, where the beaches of Anse Citron, Anse Bateau, Anse Saint-Sauveur, Anse Takamaka, Anse Simetière, Anse Bois-de-Rose and Anse Consolation are located. Is not the best place for swimming, but the golden sand and smooth brown boulders are very picturesque and deserve your attention. The Indian Ocean Lodge in Grand Anse and Coco de Meg in Anse Bois-de-Rose offer their guests free delivery to the beaches of Côte d'Or. This service is especially popular from May to September, when the southern shores are covered with algae South coast, 3 km east of Amity airport.

neighboring islands

Aride Special Nature Reserve

The area of ​​this island is 68 hectares. Best nature reserve located on granite islands, where you can see many marine and rare endemic birds, unique plants. In 1973, the northernmost of the granite islands was purchased by Chocolate King Christopher Cadbury and donated to the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature, creating a true natural paradise.

IN good weather boats moor at La Cour beach. Getting off to the beach is not easy - there is no pier on the island, and tourists have to jump into boats to get to the shore. Carefully pack everything of value in plastic, put on shorts or swimwear and stock up on sturdy comfortable shoes, as the paths on the island are steep, uneven, and even slippery after rain. Take water and something to eat with you - there are no cafes or restaurants on the island.

The island is run by the Society for the Conservation of the Environment. One of the caretakers is always on duty tourist center, from where the hiking trail begins, passing through the coconut plantation and the village and going to the coast. Pay attention to the rare Seychelles warbler, which was once on the verge of extinction. After 29 birds were transported from Cousin Island to Arid, these birds are no longer in danger of extinction. To the west, the trail becomes very steep, but here you can see burrows where wedge-tailed petrels live.

The guide will show you a local cucumber that blooms only at night, and Wright's gardenia - this flower grows only on this island. Famed musician George Harrison planted Wright's gardenia in botanical garden Mahe in 2000, but the plant died shortly after his death. No attempt to transfer gardenia to other islands was successful. Gardenia flowers are white, and the petals are covered with subtle pink strokes.

Arida is home to a huge number of lizards, and birds sing here all year round. From March to November, small silly terns and sooty terns can be seen on the island; pink terns appear from April to August, and the rest of the time you will meet three unique Seychellois bird species - sunbirds, blue doves and magpie warblers, as well as giant frigatebirds and red-tailed phaetons.

You can swim, snorkel or have a small barbecue on La Cour beach (this service is offered by tour operators). Hundreds of fish live on the reef, but be aware of the strong currents.

45 min by boat from Côte d'Or. Tours are offered by various tour operators and some hotels. The island is managed by the Islands Conservation Society. Tel: 321-600. www.arideisland.net. Open: Sun, Wed. Excursions from May to September are arranged depending from weather conditions.

Cousin Island Nature Reserve

The area of ​​Cousin Island is 28 hectares. A visit to this reserve is one of the most popular excursions in Praslin. From Bai Santa Anna you will reach the island in half an hour, the journey from Côte d'Or will take a little longer. The ships stop quite close to the coast, and tourists are transported to the island in small boats. will wear shorts or swimwear, and pack cameras and other valuables in plastic bags.

On Kuzen you will be met by a guide who will lead a half-hour tour. The reserve is managed by Nature Seychelles. It is a true paradise for bird watchers and naturalists. Here you can see the rarest birds of the Seychelles, including the Seychelles warbler, which was recently included in the list of endangered species. Cousin is also inhabited by magpie warblers, Seychelles foodies and Madagascar turtledoves. During the southeast monsoons, small silly terns appear on the island, and white terns can be found here all year round.

Prior to the purchase of the island by the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature, Cousin was a coconut plantation. Currently, wild cotton, papaya and castor beans can be seen here. The only footprints in the sand are those of geckos, centipedes, giant tortoises and two species of skinks. From October to March, hawksbill turtles lay their eggs on the beach.

Excursions on a catamaran are offered by Masons Travel. Catamarans depart from Bai Santa Anna. The tour includes lunch, a visit to the Curieuse, swimming in the islet of St. Pierre and a fee for crossing the islands. Tel.: 288-777.

Cousine Island

This tiny private island is located south of Cousin. Newlyweds who are looking for complete solitude love to come here. Even Sir Paul McCartney used to rest here. At the same time, no more than ten people can be on the island, who live in four colonial villas on the beach. The main entertainment is bird watching in a private reserve, home to five endemic bird species, or snorkelling and getting to know the colorful marine life.

Tel.: 321-107. www.cousineisland.com. Private transfer from Mahe Airport or from Praslin.

Curieuse

The curiosity is located in the marine park. It is separated from the northern tip of Praslin by a strait only 1.5 km wide. The French named the island Rouge (Red)- red soil can be seen today. But since the time when the French ship Le Curieuse replenished its water supplies on the island in 1768, much has changed. Once upon a time, lepers lived here. The ruins of the houses where the sick lived can be seen in Anse St. José. The house in which the doctor from Praslin lived, who treated the unfortunate until 1965, now occupies an information center.

The path that starts from the information center goes through a mangrove swamp, past an abandoned pond in Larai Bai, where turtles, once considered a real delicacy, were kept. Today, Curieuse is inhabited by giant tortoises, descendants of the inhabitants of Aldabra. Turtles are under strict protection. They lay their eggs on Grand Anse beach. Scientists protect babies until they are able to live independently in wild nature. "Masons Travel Praslin" offers excursions to the Curiosity with lunch on Cousin and swimming in the marine park off the island of St. Pierre. Tel.: 288-777.

Praslin Island- the second largest and most populated of the Seychelles community.

Also, Praslin Island is the second most popular among tourists who come to rest in the Seychelles, so I will write in detail about the beaches, hotels and restaurants of Praslin Island.

What to give your beloved for her birthday - of course, flowers as a sign of attention and love, and instead of a chocolate bar or a postcard, add a joint trip to the flowers.

I bet that such a gift is much cooler than a washing machine or a slow cooker - women will appreciate you

It took me several hours to prepare the gift. I wrote about this in a separate topic but I will repeat:
- go to, select tickets for the dates you need, buy
- go to hotel booking site, choose and book a hotel or apartment without prepayment
– write off with a car rental office and book a car

And of course, we take cash and a Visa or MasterCard bank card with us.

How to get to the Seychelles

Fly to the Seychelles from Moscow Emirates And Etihad. If you choose which airline to fly with, I will advise Emirates:
- fly themselves on the A380 (Moscow - Dubai) and B777 (Dubai - Mahe).
Etihad from Moscow they fly on the old A320, and from Abu Dhabi the flight is operated by the company Air Seychelles on the A330.
The fleet of this company has 1.5 aircraft of this class.
If something breaks or is delayed, the flight is cancelled.

Border and visa control

Russians do not need a visa for the Seychelles.
On the plane, an immigration card and a customs declaration are filled out.
At the border, a stamp in the form of an ass is put in the passport (this is the symbol of the Seychelles - an erotic-shaped coconut).

The customs office does not check the baggage, meekly accepting the customs declaration with dashes.
On the way back (home), luggage is scanned - they are looking for undeclared coconuts - it turns out there are lovers to take them out as souvenirs.

Arriving on the island of Mahe and having received our suitcase where a pair of shorts and T-shirts lay, and the main space was occupied by the one taken from the house for filming the islands from a bird's eye view, we went to the domestic terminal (25 meters to the right of the exit from the international terminal) and checked in for a flight to islands Praslin.

How to get from Mahe to Praslin

We left the building called the airport.
We are met by a black girl. Paperwork for the car was done quickly.
There is no car deposit.
I didn’t take insurance (10 euros a day) - why such revelry.

Money and bank cards in the Seychelles

You have to pay for car rental.
I suggest paying by card.
The girl hesitates - cash is better, since the payment terminal does not work.
Okay - I'm going to the exchange office in the building called the airport.

I have money in banknotes of 500 euros and one slip of paper of 100 dollars. I change 100 dollars at the rate of 12, and I withdraw the rest of the rupee through an ATM.

MC gold card, dollar account. The dollar equivalent is withdrawn from the account at the rate of 10 rupees per dollar (SMS received, the exchange rate was recalculated on it)
Conclusion: take cash with you.

Change a little at the airport, the rest for Rs in the village (see map below).
In addition to the official currency exchange booth, they changed bucks and euros as needed from an Indian in a shop nearby - the rate was the best 12.6 and 16.5, respectively

Roads on Praslin

The roads in Praslin are good but narrow.
However, the density of traffic and the rhythm of life on the island is such that driving a right-hand drive car in accordance with left-hand traffic is not at all annoying.

Orientation on the island is trivial and GPS is not needed: there is one road around the island, there is a second road across the island.
Getting lost is impossible.

Our first hotel on the island of Praslin is located in a strategic location for the first night - in the bay Posession
It is called Villa Anse Possession.

Why is the place strategic? : at an equal distance from the place of residence is the most beautiful and most photographed, but not suitable for swimming beach Anse Lazio(out of the villa gate to the left) and a shallow, but bathable beach Cote O'Or

The beaches of Praslin Island

Anse Lazio beach

This business card Praslin islands.
The only beach that is not closed by a reef from the ocean, so the water is fresh, cool, but there are always big waves.

If you stand facing the ocean - the right area of ​​​​the beach is fenced - in this place there were cases of shark attacks on tourists.

The left side is smaller, but during high tide, you can not notice the boulders lying randomly under the water.
In an unfavorable combination of circumstances, the wave will properly attach you with part of the body to the pitfall, at best, it will drag your panties off you.

But nevertheless, the people here sunbathe and after roasting in the sun jump into the waves near the shore.
Little pleasure.

This resort is mentioned in the series Lost season 3.
In the episode, Sayid plays golf with himself, and then, with the words “we pay for privacy,” he shoots a dude from the hostile Widmore clan.

Yes, the $1,000 a day junior suite is awesome.
To keep the brand, they just don’t let them into the territory - you need to pre-order a guest ticket for the car.

So we turned right from the barrier and climbed a mountain - almost in Zimbabwe - an aboriginal village, which the developers had forced out of the expensive coastal land.

And we should have been so lucky - Ikrinka met local girls who offered us a tour both in their village and in the surrounding area.

This spontaneous and free tour seemed to me much more interesting visit Lemuria:

climbed to the very high point which offers a drop-dead view of the part of the island where the airport is located.

We looked at what shacks the indigenous people live in.
They showed us their garden and even a pig that gnaws at the fence and runs away from time to time.

On the way, we came across a big turtle and now I know how to wake it up from hibernation: you need to rub its shell with a coin or a stone in the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe strips between the armor plates - the turtle really doesn’t like this and it starts to drape on half-bent. You can safely ride it like the lion cub from the cartoon “I'm lying in the sun” did

Prices on Praslin Island

They didn’t cook, they just had lunch and dinner in the restaurants of the island.
The fridge kept water and wine. From wine there is Italy, France, Chile.

Average restaurant bill: $100 lunch, $140 dinner - these are all the prices of normal a la carte restaurants.

I saw that the resting Europeans bought some sausages, rice in shops from the Indians. To be honest, I was not interested in prices.
Car rental 40-50 euros per day. The distances are not large - do not spend much gasoline.

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