Moyenne Island, National park in Sainte Anne Marine Park, Seychelles
The protected island covers 9.9 hectares of land and rises 61 meters above the Indian Ocean, featuring dense vegetation and sandy beaches.
Brendon Grimshaw, a newspaper editor from Yorkshire, purchased the uninhabited island in 1962 for £8,000 and transformed it into a natural reserve.
The island contains two graves that date back to the era when pirates used this location as a strategic point in the Indian Ocean.
Visitors can reach the island by boat from Mahé, explore hiking paths through the forest, and observe giant tortoises in their natural environment.
The Foundation maintains the natural state of the island by limiting development to one restaurant and a museum dedicated to Grimshaw's conservation work.
Elevation above the sea: 61 m
Part of: Seychelles
GPS coordinates: -4.61667,55.50000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:29
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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