Silhouette Island, National park and marine reserve in Seychelles.
Silhouette Island is the third largest granitic island in Seychelles, rising to 751 meters in elevation with five mountain peaks throughout its terrain. Dense rainforest covers much of the island, interrupted by bays that cut into the coastline and provide sheltered anchorages.
The island was first documented in 1609 when a crew from the English East India Company landed on its shores. In the 19th century, the Dauban family took control of the island and managed it for over a hundred years.
The island takes its name from a ship's silhouette that early arrivals observed in the waters nearby. This origin shapes how locals and visitors perceive and discuss the place today.
Getting to the island requires a boat trip from La Digue, which takes roughly 15 minutes by sea. All accommodations and main facilities are located in La Passe, the island's primary settlement area.
The island holds the only known surface volcanic ash deposits found anywhere in the Seychelles archipelago, located along the coast between two headlands. This geological feature makes it interesting for visitors curious about the region's natural history.
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