Sainte Anne, Mahe Island, East Coast Borderi, Seychelles
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A five hundred-acre private island paradise surrounded by a national marine park, Sainte Anne Resort & Spa exudes quality in a naturally beautiful setting. Hide away in one of the divine, sea-facing private villas featuring Creole-style décor and furnishings and enjoy outdoor living, gazebos perfect for lazy afternoons sunbathing and palatial bathrooms with fabulous outdoor showers.
Departing from Victoria, just 5 km (3 miles) off the coast of Mahé is the oldest marine reserve in the Seychelles, named for its largest island, Sainte Anne. Besides this island and the surrounding lagoon, the park is home to Moyenne Island, Round Island, Long Island, Cerf Island, Ile Cachée, and shallow ocean waters. In total, the park covers 14.43 km² (5.6 sq. miles), and consists mostly of coral reef.
Seychelles is an island country and archipelagic state consisting of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean. Its population was 100,060 in 2022. Its capital and largest city, Victoria. Seychelles is a melting pot of many cultures which have commingled and coexisted since the first settlement of the islands in 1770.
The green jewel of the city should definitely be on the agenda for all who visit Mahé. Here, you can get an overview of the different Seychelles flora species, as well as discover some of the local wildlife. At the entrance, you can pick up a brochure detailing the domestic and foreign plant species (a combined total of around 500 plants), including 40 species of palm trees.
Victoria is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Seychelles, situated on the north-eastern side of Mahé, the archipelago's main island. In 2010, the population of Greater Victoria (including the suburbs) was 26,450 (26.66%) out of the country's total population of 99,202. The port is known as Port Victoria.
