You must have read about pirates hiding treasures in deep oceans in childhood. Well, what if I tell you… those were not only fairytales but the reality? 🏜
Starting from the giant tortoise to the Jellyfish tree… you can find these things in Seychelles only! 🏝
Want to know some interesting “treasures” of Seychelles? Let’s take a bowl of cheese popcorn and dive into the facts of Seychelles!
Surprising Seychelles Facts
Pirate’s Playground: Seychelles!
Well, we all know Seychelles was once a British colony!
But wait! Did you know that pirates first invaded Seychelles? This country was used as their playground, though.
The mesmerizing beauty of Seychelles really attracts people. Back then, the pirates were also attracted by the beauty of nature.
However, in the late 18th Century, the British colonized the nation.
The matriarchal supremacy: Seychelles’ support towards women!
Women frequently own their businesses…hold significant political power.
This is very common in Seychelles!
Contrarily, because the majority of the population is Catholic, conventional attitudes about women are still prevalent in the nation.
(In a recent report, female visitors are cautioned to avoid coming off as very friendly with males. Why?? This could be mistaken for sexual attraction).
Women control household finances and the future of their children. We need to learn from this country.
Indians and Seychelles: A spiritual connection!
One of the many reasons why Indians are attracted to Seychelles is on a spiritual level.
The Hindu god “Shri Vinayagar” is worshiped in maximum parts of Victoria, Seychelles.
There is a very old temple named Arul Mihu Navasakthi Vinayagaris… one of the most popular places in Victoria.
Not only Victoria but Hindu gods are worshiped in Mahe also.
Reach to the Beach. Immediately!
Well, as of now, you can read and imagine.
A blue sea… white sand… some cool green trees!! Perfect, isn’t it?
You can find the exact same thing in the Anse Lazio beach in Seychelles. Located on Praslin Island, this breathtaking and jaw-dropping beach is ranked the best beach in the world!
Although this portion of the Indian Ocean is full of tourists (the reason is obvious), you can still manage to have a good picture on the internet.
Scuba Diving: A famous adventurous sport in Seychelles
The geographic composition of the Seychelles is the best in the world.
The region is incredibly beautiful with reefs of coral, ravines, drop-offs, shipwrecks, and marine life.
The nation’s incredible terrain makes it a fantastic place to go diving. 🌏
In the Seychelles, there are many incredible dive sites…Brissare Rocks, Trompeuse, the shark bank, and Fisherman’s Cove Reef are a few of the best.
Where are you? My Scuba Diving lovers?
Meet the giant tortoise only in Seychelles
The Aldabra giant tortoise…a species of the Testudinidae family, can be found in Seychelles. Let me tell you the scientific name of this tortoise- Aldabrachelys Gigantea.
We all know giant tortoises love spending their time in Madagascar and especially the Indian Ocean. Not only the giant tortoises but the coral atolls… to the second-biggest in the world, can be found here.
With birds, animals, giant tortoises, and exotic water animals, life in Seychelles Beach can be a once-in-a-lifetime thing!
Some tidbit of the ‘Bat’: The Seychellois cuisine
As said by some experts, the more the places, the more the languages and thus, the more cuisines.
You can find a very famous dish.. ‘Bat’ curry…also known as ‘Kari Sousouri’ in Seychelles. 🥥
But according to the report, many bats are being killed for the cuisine in Mahe, Praslin and other areas. The food chain for the ecosystem is important, but not at the cost of extinction of a species!
Searching for breadfruit? Visit Seychelles!
A significant aspect of Seychelles’ culture is the breadfruit.
For energy and nutrition during the period of colonialism, forced workers and plantation laborers relied on breadfruit…it served as their means of avoiding starvation.
Due to its versatility, this fruit is now enjoyed in a variety of ways!
It tastes great in mash, croquettes, chips, and a lot more dishes. Breadfruit is delicious whether it is roasted, baked, fried, or boiled.
Hi Birdwatchers! Where are you?
This Seychelles fact will undoubtedly excite you if you enjoy birds!
Seychelles is a birdwatcher’s dream… you may easily view rare land birds, significant seabird colonies, and a large number of migrant and vagrant birds!
Some marine bird colonies, like the sooty tern colony on Bird Island, are vast.
To see both land and marine birds, you can travel to Cousin and Aride as well as some other privately held islands.
Only 1,000 black parrots are known to exist still, and the majority of them are found in the Seychelles!
Vallée de Mai National Park: Seychelles’ wildlife!
The Vallée Naturally Reserve is a stunning natural area … It is also one of the many tourist destinations in Seychelles!
It looks like palm woodland, which many of us have only seen in films about jungle adventures.
The richness and variety of species can be found in Vallée de Mai National Park. (also many of which are exclusive to the Seychelles).
A must-see location in this nation is this reserve, which is situated right in the middle of Praslin Island!
Shhhh!! The pirates’ treasures are still there!
One of the fascinating facts about Seychelles is there are rumored to be hidden treasures on the island just waiting to be found!
There are rumors that the French pirate Olivier Levasseur, additionally referred to as La Buse, hid some loot on Mahe Island in Seychelles.🏖
This would have remained just a tale for the younger generation to enjoy.
However, cryptography, La Buse’s granite pirate markings, and some previously discovered treasures imply that this is more than just a story!
How big can a crab be? Seychelles’ Coconut crab!
Coconut crab has bagged the Guinness world record! (What are you doing? Jokes apart.)
Being a child…you must have read about Crabzilla in story books. Well that is in reality! You can find this creature in Seychelles.
It is said to be the world’s largest arthropod.
Seychelles can be smaller in dimension but large in culture!
If you look at the dimension of this country, you can see how small a country it can be.
Not only that, it is the smallest country of the African continent. The population of Seychelles is also not so large.
But, if you look at the culture and natural beauty, no other country can replace this.
The exotic animal species, spices, food, dance and other things… can be the point of attraction for this country.
An isolated land: Seychelles!
Seychelles is said to be isolated for as many as 75 million years.
This serves the best reason why it is full of exotic plants and animals. Human invasion usually becomes heavy on nature.
However, according to history, the Seychelles was an island…part of Gondwanaland!
Basically, people in Seychelles are witnessing history!
Summing up
Each corner of Seychelles will invite you for their rich heritage. The old stories and fairytales that we have read in our childhood can be witnessed in real life. 🧱
So, how do you feel about Seychelles, after reading these facts?
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