Title: Eco-tourism Seychelles - Savoy Resort & Spa
1Savoy Seychelles Resort Spa Seychelles
eco-tourism
The flora and fauna of Seychelles is very rich
and diverse, so the islands are suitable for
eco-tourism. Keep a list of places worth visiting
if you are a fan of natural beauty.
2 Most of the islands of the archipelago are
uninhabited, which means that their nature has
remained untouched by man. In addition, about 40
of Seychelles territory is declared a state
protected area.
3 On the Mahe island near the city of Victoria,
you can visit the National Park with many exotic
local plants, the National Marine Park on the
island of Praslin, the picturesque Valley de Mai
is very popular among tourists near the island
of Praslin is located the island-reserve Arid,
the atoll Aldabra is also interesting, where the
largest colony of giant sea turtles lives.
4 The animal and plant world of Seychelles is very
peculiar. The palm tree alone, Coco de Mer, is
worth it - the palm itself and its peculiar
fruit, which has become a symbol of the islands.
What about landscapes? It's a haven for
photographers.
5 Islands of volcanic and coral origin, the total
area of ??which is about 400 km2, washed by the
gentle waves of the Indian Ocean. The richest
flora and fauna is striking in its diversity, and
the reefs inhabited by rare marine cloisters hide
the remains of sunken ships.
6 Bird Island Bird Island is a beautiful island
for relaxing and observing the virgin nature and
animals. Bird is a member of the Green Globe
International Ecotourism Association, and in 1994
received the prestigious Tourism of the Future
Award, established by British Airways.
7 This is a small coral reserve island located in
the northernmost part of the archipelago. You can
get to him with about. Mahe on a domestic airline
(30 minutes flight). Currently, the entire
island is a private reserve. The owners of the
island work closely with the International
Organization of Eco-Tourism. The island is
working on several programs restoration of the
bird population, conservation of habitats and
breeding of sea and land turtles. The whole way
of life on the island is strictly subject to the
rule not to harm animals, which people can
watch, not forgetting that they are visiting them.
8 According to employees of the reserve, about 1
million different birds live on the island. Some
species of birds live on the island constantly,
others fly to bring out the chicks, and still
others stop only to regain their strength during
long exhausting flights. Another attraction on
Bird Island is the oldest Esmeralda tortoise in
the world. She is about 170 years old, she is
listed in the Guinness Book of Records, as the
heaviest in the world its weight is 304 kg.
9Contacts
Beau Vallon beach, Mahe island, Seychelles 248
252 02 00 reservation_at_savoy.sc savoy.sc