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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Seychelles
World Heritage Seychelles · UNESCO sites in Seychelles map · historical landmarks in Seychelles
Seychelles has 2 sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List — 2 natural inscriptions, inscribed between 1982 and 1983. This map of UNESCO sites in Seychelles covers every listing, with a short description, the inscription year and the nearest airports — the fastest way to see the country's most important historical sites and landmarks in one place.
Aldabra Atoll was the country's first inscription, added in 1982; Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve is the most recent, listed in 1983.
Start with Aldabra Atoll and Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve, then use the map above to plan a route between the rest.
- Sites
- 2
- Natural
- 2
- First inscribed
- 1982
Sites on the map
Flying in
Airports closest to the most sites in this country.
- AJNOuani1 site
- PRIPraslin Island1 site
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All 2 sites in Seychelles
List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Seychelles
Every inscription with its year and category. Open a site for its story, map location and nearest airports.
| Site | Year | Type | What it is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldabra AtollThe atoll is comprised of four large coral islands which enclose a shallow lagoon; the group of islands is itself surrou. | 1982 | Natural | The atoll is comprised of four large coral islands which enclose a shallow lagoon; the group of islands is itself surrou. |
| Vallée de Mai Nature ReserveIn the heart of the small island of Praslin, the reserve has the vestiges of a natural palm forest preserved in almost i. | 1983 | Natural | In the heart of the small island of Praslin, the reserve has the vestiges of a natural palm forest preserved in almost i. |
Frequently asked questions about World Heritage in Seychelles
- How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are there in Seychelles?
- Seychelles has 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: 2 natural.
- What was the first World Heritage Site in Seychelles?
- Aldabra Atoll was inscribed in 1982. The atoll is comprised of four large coral islands which enclose a shallow lagoon; the group of islands is itself surrou.
- What is the newest World Heritage Site in Seychelles?
- Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve, inscribed in 1983. In the heart of the small island of Praslin, the reserve has the vestiges of a natural palm forest preserved in almost i.
- Which sites in Seychelles are natural World Heritage Sites?
- 2 of the 2 listings are natural: Aldabra Atoll and Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve.
- Which UNESCO sites in Seychelles are easiest to reach?
- Each site page lists the closest airports with distance, so you can pick the gateway city first and work outwards. The "Flying in" panel on this page shows the main gateways for Seychelles.
- What are the main historical sites and landmarks in Seychelles?
- The 2 UNESCO-listed sites above are Seychelles's internationally recognised historical sites and landmarks, starting with Aldabra Atoll (1982). Each entry links to a full page with a map, photos and travel notes.