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Primeval forest listed by UNESCO in 1983, sanctuary of the coco de mer and the black parrot, managed by the Seychelles Islands Foundation.
Official websitesif.sc→Former copra and vanilla plantation with a colonial house, mill, early settlers’ cemetery and access to Anse Source d’Argent.
Small protected woodland where the Seychelles paradise flycatcher nests, a threatened bird islanders call the “veuve”.
Marine national park where Aldabra giant tortoises roam freely, with a mangrove and the former doctor’s house of the leper colony.
Special reserve run by Nature Seychelles, explored on a guided tour of about 75 minutes after landing in the wardens’ boat.
Official websitecousinisland.net→Every 15 August, the Feast of the Assumption brings a solemn mass, a procession and festivities that draw people from across the archipelago.
Song and dance born of enslaved people’s night-time gatherings around the fire, driven by drums, added to UNESCO’s intangible heritage list in 2021.
In late October, music, dance, food and literature celebrate Creole culture across the archipelago, with most events centred on Mahé.
Octopus curry in coconut milk, a signature dish of Creole tables, often served with rice and green papaya chutney.
Red snapper, tuna or jackfish grilled with Creole spices and served with rice, lentils and green-fruit chutneys.
Plantain or breadfruit simmered in coconut milk with sugar, vanilla and nutmeg; there is also a savoury version with fish.