Cosmoledo

The Cosmoledo atoll encompasses 23 distinct islands spread across 145 square kilometers of lagoon and reef flats in the Indian Ocean.

European sailors discovered this remote atoll in the eighteenth century, leading to its establishment as a fishing and turtle hunting station until 1992.

The management of the atoll reflects Seychelles' commitment to marine preservation, with strict regulations protecting its natural resources and wildlife populations.

Access to Cosmoledo requires careful planning through Blue Safari, which provides eco-lodge accommodations on Wizard Island between November and April.

The atoll contains Seychelles' largest colony of red-footed boobies, with approximately 15,000 breeding pairs nesting throughout its islands.

Elevation above the sea: 17 m

Part of: Seychelles

GPS coordinates: -9.70000,47.60000

Latest update: March 4, 2025 07:49