Desroches Island, Coral cay in Amirante Islands, Seychelles.
The elongated coral island stretches 5.5 kilometers in length and 1 kilometer in width, containing 14 kilometers of white sand beaches around its perimeter.
The French ship captain La Biolière named the island Île des Roches in 1771 to honor François Julien des Roches, the governor of Mauritius.
The island functions as a private resort destination with the Four Seasons Resort offering accommodations in villas that incorporate regional architectural elements.
Visitors reach the island through a 1,372-meter paved airstrip with regular flights connecting to Mahé, the main island of Seychelles.
The island features a conservation center established in 2007 that monitors sea turtle populations and manages environmental rehabilitation projects.
Elevation above the sea: 0 m
Part of: Amirante Islands
GPS coordinates: -5.68333,53.66667
Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:18
The islands of Seychelles feature white sandy beaches, coral reefs, and tropical forests. The archipelago has several national parks and nature reserves home to giant tortoises and seabirds. Historical sites include coconut plantations, temples, and colonial monuments. The islands offer protected marine areas with underwater ecosystems rich in biodiversity.
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