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Praslin
Expansion into the Indian Ocean Islands of The Seychelles bodes for a bright future as we develop our first lifestyle property “The Dhevatara Beach Hotel” at Grande Anse, Praslin Island, which will be the first resort in our “Signature Collection” portfolio of properties, focusing on unique locations for discerning travellers.
Praslin is the second largest island (38 km²) and is located 25 miles north east from Mahé. It is 15 minutes away by plane from Mahé. The traditional schooner takes 3 hours to cover the distance whereas a fast ferry service does the trip in about an hour.
Praslin is known as a tourist destination with many beaches and hotels. It also has substantial tracts of tropical forests with birds such as the Seychelles Bulbul and its endemic black parrot. The beautiful Vallé de Mai Nature Preserve is known for the unique coco de mer and vanilla orchids. Nature lovers will be delighted to learn that the Vallé de Mai is also home to a range of exotic plants and rare birds. It has been reported that General Charles George Gordon of Khartoum (1833-1885) was convinced that Vallé de Mai was the Biblical "Garden of Eden".
Like Mahé, Praslin has a number of beautiful beaches but Anse Lazio has been voted by various magazines as the best in the World. You are invited to see for yourself and cast your vote. The longest beach is Cote-d’Or but the most frequented corner is Anse Volbert. For snorkelling, the nearby islet of St. Pierre is a treasure trove of corals, fish and turtles.
Praslin has a population of around 6,500 people and is comprised of two administrative districts; Baie Sainte Anne and Grand' Anse (Praslin). The main settlements are the Baie Ste Anne, Anse Volbert and Grand' Anse.
It was named "Isle de Palmes" by explorer Lazare Picault in 1744. During that time it was used as a hideaway by pirates and Arab merchants. In 1768 it was renamed Praslin in honor of French diplomat César Gabriel de Choiseul, duc de Praslin.
