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There are many small and big islands in Seychelles, but the Outer Islands,Seychelles surpass all other islands in the region by its sheer beauty and aura. The Outer Islands,Seychelles are visited by large number of travelers from various parts of the world. The Outer Islands,Seychelles is a major hit with the newly married couples, as the island is perfect for a private honeymoon staying close to the pristine sea beach and lush green forest.

The Outer Islands,Seychelles or Coralline Seychelles is a collective term for those islands of the Seychelles that are not on the shallow Seychelles Bank or the Seychelles Plateau. The Outer Islands,Seychelles are located at distances of 230 to 1150 kilometers from the main Seychelles island of Mahe, and are all made from coral deposits. The local name for the islands is Zil Elwannyen Sesel. The islands are outside the administrative and electoral Districts of Seychelles.

The amazing Outer Islands are flat with elevated coral reefs at different stages of formation. They are generally low lying, and often form atolls around a central lagoon. The soils of the coralline Seychelles are generally sandy and infertile, and hold little fresh water. The lack of natural fresh water sources and infertile soils of these islands can sustain human life only with difficulty. As less habited by humans, different kinds of endangered species can be found in the forests of Outer Islands.

At present only two islands among the Outer Island groups, namely Alphonse and Desroches, offer accommodation facilities. In the islands you will find lots of luxuriously appointed lodges as well as unparalleled opportunities for sailing, fishing and diving in places to remote places.

The Outer Islands,Seychelles mainly comprise of five groups that are listed below:

Southern Coral Group
Amirante Islands
Alphonse Group
Aldabra Group
Farquhar Group


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