North Island

North Island is a fantastic destination for an eco-friendly luxury beach holiday. Located about 10 miles northwest of Mahé and just a few miles north of Silhouette Island, it is comfortably situated away from the more populous islands of the Seychelles. Due to the islands size, it has been developed as a private haven for comfort, luxury and relaxation in an environmentally friendly manner. If you are looking to get away from it all, then North Island is an ideal location for you next luxury beach holiday.

A South African company that specializes in eco-tourism acquired the island in 2003 in order to create a top-tier destination for luxury eco-tourism holidays. Since then, they have been working to reintroduce indigenous species of plants and animals, thus returning it to its original beauty and luster before foreign plant species invaded. The owners have been planting takamarka, badamier and coco-de-mer palm trees across the island as well introducing the Seychelles giant tortoise, Seychelles kestrel, Seychelles swiftlet and other species of birds.

There are ten standard villas (each facing the beach) on North Island that all sleep four people comfortably. There are also two other premium villas that have been transformed into the perfect locations for a romantic luxury honeymoon getaway they are perfect for two people and are nestled away into the forest on North Island to ensure your privacy.

There are many facilities on North Island in order to ensure that you have the best experience possible while you are visiting this island of luxury in the Republic of Seychelles.

• Library – One of the few remaining original building on the island. Built out of coral blocks, the library has books on many topics, including various relics and artifacts, as well as information about the history of the island and information about the environmental projects currently in progress

• Boutique – For all of your souvenir, jewelry and other small item needs

• Dive Centre – Another one of the few remaining coral buildings

While on the North Island there are many things to do that will keep you occupied and allow you to experience the beauty of the island, both on land and in the water. Most activities are free to guests and are some of the best ways to explore this island whilst on your luxury beach holiday.

• Mountain Biking – There are a variety of paths that surround the island

• Scuba Diving – Water visibility reaches about 15 miles, which gives you an excellent view of the coral reefs that surround North Island

• Kayaking

• Deep Sea Fishing

North Island has been rejuvenated to its former glory in an environmentally friendly fashion. If you are interested in the beauty of nature, then consider a luxury beach holiday on the North Island in the Seychelles.

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