Interesting facts about Seychelles by Savoy Seychelles Resort & Spa

Interesting facts about Seychelles Savy Seychelles Resort & Spa

If you plan vacations in Seychelles, you’ll be amazed by this place as there are a lot of interesting facts about the archipelago

The Oldest Living Terrestrial Animal Is From Seychelles

A Seychelles giant tortoise named Jonathan is the oldest known living terrestrial animal in the world.

The Plant with the Plant Kingdom’s Largest Seed Grow in Seychelles

The coco de mer plant, also known as the sea coconut or the lodoicea, is a member of the palm family that is endemic to the islands of Curieuse and Praslin in Seychelles.

Seychelles Is a Matriarchal Society

The Seychellois society is one of the few in the world that is matriarchal.

The Rare Black Parrot Is the National Bird of Seychelles

The black parrot or the Praslin parrot is a bird found only in the Praslin island of Seychelles.

Seychelles Was a Paradise for Pirates in the Past

At a time when Seychelles was uninhabited, pirates thriving on the lucrative sea trade route between Asia and Africa often used the islands of Seychelles as a perfect hiding place

Seychelles Is One of the Global Leaders in Forest Conservation

When humans began settling in Seychelles, the region’s native flora and fauna suffered greatly.

Contacts

Beau Vallon beach, Mahe island, Seychelles +248 252 02 00 reservation@savoy.sc savoy.sc