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Aerial view of a low coral island in the Seychelles outer islands

Outer Islands

Remote coral islands and atolls far to the south-west of Mahé, from Desroches and Alphonse to the Aldabra Atoll World Heritage Site.

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Hero image: Seychelles outer islands 25.08.2009 10-19-35.jpg by Simisa, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

The Outer Islands are the coral islands and atolls that lie far from the granitic inner islands, scattered across the western Indian Ocean. They are low-lying, sparsely inhabited and reached by light aircraft rather than ferry.

Aldabra Atoll, one of the largest raised coral atolls in the world, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its giant tortoises; it is not a conventional holiday destination. Elsewhere, a small number of islands host remote lodges. This guide lists outer-island accommodation only when an exact listing exists with an approved booking partner.

Outer Islands at a glance

Role in a trip
A remote, specialist extension rather than a first-time base
Access
Light aircraft from Mahé, arranged with the lodge (no public ferries)
Islands covered
Desroches, Alphonse, Platte, Astove, Cosmoledo, Farquhar, Aldabra

Destinations in Outer Islands

White sand beach on Desroches IslandDesroches IslandA coral island in the Amirantes group.Read the guide →A spinner dolphin in the waters of Alphonse AtollAlphonse IslandA remote coral atoll south of the Amirantes.Read the guide →Aerial view of a low coral island in the Seychelles outer islandsPlatte IslandA small, low coral island south of the Seychelles bank.Read the guide →Aerial view of a low coral island in the Seychelles outer islandsAstove IslandA remote atoll in the Aldabra group.Read the guide →Astronaut photograph of Cosmoledo Atoll in the Aldabra groupCosmoledo AtollA remote atoll in the Aldabra group.Read the guide →Astronaut photograph of Farquhar AtollFarquhar AtollA remote atoll in the far south of Seychelles.Read the guide →An Aldabra giant tortoise in Curieuse Marine National ParkAldabra AtollThe UNESCO-listed raised coral atoll, home to giant tortoises.Read the guide →

Places to stay in the Outer Islands

Properties listed on this site in the Outer Islands, each with its own guide page.

Villa terrace with a private pool, lawn and palm trees facing the sea at Four Seasons Desroches IslandFour Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches IslandResort · Desroches, Outer IslandsView Property Details →Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Platte Island, Seychelles: property photographWaldorf Astoria Seychelles Platte IslandResort · Platte Island, Outer IslandsView Property Details →

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Where to stay in Outer Islands

Accommodation in this guide is organised by the same destinations. Browse the Outer Islands accommodation catalogue, or read the Seychelles accommodation guide for how to choose a base. Properties are only listed once an exact listing with an approved booking partner has been verified.

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