Praslin, Tropical island in Seychelles.
Located 44 kilometers northeast of Mahé, Praslin extends over 38 square kilometers with mountainous terrain reaching 367 meters in elevation.
The island received its name in 1768 from French diplomat César Gabriel de Choiseul, duc de Praslin, after being previously called Isle de Palmes.
The Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve contains the rare coco de mer palm trees, which produce the largest seeds in the plant kingdom.
Visitors can reach the island through 15-minute flights from Mahé or opt for a 50-minute ferry ride connecting the main ports.
The island houses endemic species such as the Seychelles black parrot and maintains two administrative districts: Baie Sainte Anne and Grand Anse.
Capital city: Baie Sainte Anne
Elevation above the sea: 367 m
Part of: Seychelles
GPS coordinates: -4.32056,55.73222
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:09
Anse Lazio
4.5 km
Vallée de Mai
1.1 km
Morne Seychellois
48.6 km
Anse source d´argent
12 km
State House
46 km
Victoria Botanical Gardens
46.3 km
Sheikh Mohamed bin Khalifa Mosque
46 km
Seychelles Natural History Museum
45.8 km
Liberty Monument (Seychelles)
45.8 km
St. Francis of Assisi Church, Baie Lazare
55.6 km
Victoria Clock Tower
45.8 km
Anse Georgette
6.4 km
Clock Tower
45.8 km
Morne Seychellois National Park
50.2 km
L’Union Estate Farm
11.4 km
National Library of the Seychelles
45.9 km
Grande Anse
13.8 km
Saint-Anne Marine National Park
40.3 km
Temple Sri Navasakti Vinayagar
45.8 km
Petite Anse (Liberty Cove)
56.7 km
Domaine de Val des Pres (Craft Village)
49.5 km
Anse à la Mouche
53.9 km
Baie Ternay Marine National Park
53.2 km
La Digue Lighthouse
10.8 km
Anse Cocos
14.2 km
Mission Lodge
49.1 km
Parc national marin de Curieuse
3.1 km
Dauban Mausoleum
56.3 kmReviews
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