To the island of Curieuse you can start on your own from "Anse Volbert" via taxi boat. Just negotiate a good price and set at will.

It is worth it in any case.
In addition to the free-roaming turtles, many other species can be discovered in the sea and on land.

There are also 2 trails to beautiful beaches, which lead through mangrove forests - so do not plan your trip too short;)

Translated by Google •

Ulrike

January 2, 2019

The Seychelles palm is an endemic palm species that occurs only in the Seychelles, more precisely: on the two islands Praslin and Curieuse. Only here is the jungle of the legendary Coco de Mer left over from a time when the earth was not yet inhabited by humans. Crisscrossing the thickets of giant fan-shaped leaves, which shelter from the sun and rain like a roof, the slender sea-nut palms stretch vertically upwards. The long and slow life cycle of the sea nut also makes it something very special. It only takes months for it to germinate on the ground and for more than a year until the first leaf unfolds. Every new leaf needs another year. The heart-shaped, pumpkin-sized nuts of the Coco de Mer can weigh up to 18 kilos. They are the largest seeds in the plant kingdom.

Translated by Google •

In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

Details

Informations

Elevation 20 m

Weather

Thursday 23 October

29°C

26°C

0 %

If you start your activity now...

Max wind speed: 31.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See hikes here

Take Me There

Location: Seychelles

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Curieuse Island Trail to Doctor's House and Anse Badamier

Tortoise Breeding Station

View of Anse Marie-Louise

Petite Anse Beach

Anse Lazio Western End

Curieuse Island Boardwalk

Anse Volbert Beach

Entrance to Vallée de Mai National Reserve

Anse Takamaka

Leaning Palm Tree on Praslin Beach

Jungle Trail in Vallée de Mai National Reserve

Coco de Mer in Vallée de Mai National Reserve

Curieuse Island Giant Tortoise Sanctuary

Other Popular Places to Check Out

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️