Seychelles Outer Islands

Most islands outside the inner islands group are coralline and spread towards the south and south-west. See the general map of Seychelles. They fall in five distinct groups: the Amirantes group, the Southern Coral group, the Alphonse group, the Farquhar group and the Aldabra group.

Alphonse Alphonse, situated at 450 km south-west of Mahé, is a typical coralline island. Unspoiled and protected by a coral reef, it boasts one of the most attractive turquoise lagoons. Alphonse is also one of two outer islands offering accommodation: a small resort of 25  bungalows and 6 villas opened to visitors for the first time in December 1999. Flight time from Mahé is 45 minutes.
	Aldabra Aldabra, the world largest coral atoll, is well-known for its unique and untouched environment. It is not only home to 100,000 giant land tortoises, but also to  the last remaining flightless bird of the Indian Ocean, the Aldabra Rail and of other unique landbirds. Turtles and vast colonies of seabirds come to Aldabra to breed. Among 273 species of plants, 19 are endemic and 22 are found only in the Aldabra group.
It became in 1982 the world's first UNESCO Heritage Site. Special permission is required for anyone wishing to visit this remote island in order to ensure the protection of its fragile eco-system