Opis: Seychelles / Seszele. Przewodnik wyd. Bradt
Sklep: BESTMAP Wojciech Mozio

    Palm-fringed silvery sands, turquoise seas, misty mountain peaks and coral reefs coupled with tropical sun and starry skies make the Seychelles an idyllic escape for discerning travellers. With plants and animals historically linked to Africa, Madagascar and Asia, and marine life native to the tropical Indo-Pacific region, the Seychelles is a haven for those interested in natural history and this is the only travel guide to the Seychelles with a comprehensive account of the flora and fauna. The authors provide fascinating coverage of the islands\' biodiversity, from mangroves, turtles and birds to nature reserves. Updated throughout, they reveal the islands many secrets from coco de mer palm forests and bird sanctuaries to local markets and Creole cuisine.

Contents Introduction vi 
PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION 1 
Chapter 1 Background Information 3 
Geography 3, Climate 10, History 11, Economy 19, People 21, Language 22, Religion 22, Education 23, Culture 23  Chapter 2 Biodiversity 27, Plants 27, Invertebrates 33, Amphibians 33, Reptiles 34, Mammals 37, Birds 37, Coral reefs 41, Marine invertebrates 43, Fishes 45 Chapter 3 Practical Information 49 
When to visit 49, Highlights 49, Suggested itineraries 50, Tour operators 51, Seychelles tourist offices 52, Red tape 52, Embassies and consulates 53, Getting there and away 54, Health 57, Safety 60, What to take 60, Money 61, Budgeting 62, Getting around 62, Accommodation 63, Eating and drinking 64, Public holidays and festivals 66, Shopping 67, Arts and entertainment 67, Media and communications 67, Sports and recreation 68, Buying property 72, Travelling positively 73 PART TWO THE ISLANDS 75  Chapter 4 Mahé 77 
Getting there and away 80, Getting around 81, Inter-island travel 82, Tourist information 83, Where to stay 83, Where to eat 88, Victoria 91, Discovering Victoria 95, Discovering Mahé 101, Independent tours for cruise-ship passengers 112, Walks on Mahé 114, Excursions to satellite islands 115 Chapter 5 Praslin 117 
Getting there and away 119, Getting around 120, Tourist information 121, Where to stay 121, Where to eat 124, Other practicalities 125, Discovering Praslin 125, Excursions to satellite islands 134 Chapter 6 La Digue 137 
Getting there and away 137, Getting around 138, Tourist information 138, Where to stay 138, Where to eat 140, Discovering La Digue 141, Excursions from La Digue 147  Chapter 7 Other Inner Islands 149
Silhouette 149, North Island 152, Mamelles 153, Frégate 154, Aride 156, Cousin 159, Cousine 161, Curieuse 162, Ile St Pierre 165, Félicité, Les Soeurs, Ile Cocos and Marianne 165, Denis 166, Bird 167  Chapter 8 Outer Coralline Islands 171
The Amirantes 171, The Alphonse group 175, The Farquhar group 177, Plat 179, Coëtivy 179  Chapter 9 The Aldabra Group 181
Assumption 181, Astove 182, Cosmoledo 182, Aldabra 185  Appendix 1 Language 192 
Appendix 2 Further Information 193 
Index 198