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The tsunami wave - effect in the Seychelles

by Saagar

Re: the tsunami wave in the Indian Ocean: Report from the Seychelles taken from www.seychelles.com:"SEYCHELLES WEATHERS MAJOR ASIAN EARTHQUAKEAttention All Travellers, Tour Operators and Airlines Seychelles, Monday 27 December 2004The tropical paradise islands of Seychelles in south-western Indian Ocean have emerged practically unscathed in the wake of the Asian earthquake that has caused havoc to some parts of the northern Indian Ocean.Reports from the Seychelles indicate that besides a strong tidal wave that washed out temporarily parts of the tiny capital of Victoria, damage over the islands has been minimal and there has been no human casualty.News of a small shark being stranded by the Clock Tower close to the statue of Queen Victoria has so far been dismissed as a fisherman's tale, but there have been reports of a small restaurant in the south of the main island of Mahe being put...

Sharp coral

by grets

Wading ashore from the boat on Cerf Island, we discovered that many of the corals have very sharp edges. It may be worth wearing a pair of waterproof sandals to protect your feet in the shallow water.

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Beware of Sandflies (if it is possible)

by Sunchild

A bad experience? For me, the sand flies. I reacted allergically without noticing that it was an allergy and that spoiled some of my nights and days and nearly my holidays there. My husband had sandfly bites as well - but did not suffer. I kept these horrible marks for weeks and it took about 6-8 weeks after they disappeared completely! Nobody seemed to know, where they actually appear from and at what time of the year and what they look like. But the doctor, I had to go to in the end, told me to stay away from these green leaves on the beaches. And indeed - one day, when we had a very sweatening walk to one hidden beach (climbing over a hill), we stopped next to some of these leaves to breath some air - and ..... my husband was nearly eaten by them. And I saw them. Tiny "horrible" black and white creatures (smaller than the head of a pin). His back was literally covered with them within...

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Sea Snakes

by Catmagic

I had a very close encounter with a sea snake while snorkeling at La Digue.They are not agressive but this snake swam right into my face and gave me a big scare as their venom is 20 times stronger than a cobra.

Currents

by kyoub

Grand Anse to Anse Fourmis on La DigueBeware of dangerously strong currents, making swimming hazardous. They are especially strong from June to October.This is a great place to lie on the beach and watch the wild waves crashing on shore, just stay out of the water.

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The main danger in the...

by wadekorzan

The main danger in the Seychelles is sunburn! Do be smart and wear sunscreen and by all means wear a hat...the one I am wearing is made of coconut tree leaves and doesn't make me look tooo touristy....well, then again, I don't look like a local...Leonardo got tan and I got pink.

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Palm spiders

by Saagar

Huuuuge spiders with very wide nets.However, I haven't come across anybody who has been bitten or heard of anyone who has been hurt by them. They are probably only minding their own business and trying the best to keep away from human presence.They won't jump at you.

Cone shells

by Saagar

Cone shells are considered the most beautiful shells in the world, and on the beaches here you may find them washed up, normally empty. While alive, their shells are even more beautiful and delicate. However, you are best off leaving them undisturbed: Cone shells may inject you with a nasty poison, and some are outright deadly. So unless you really know what you are doing, don't pick them up. Leave them alone and just watch them going about their deadly business of spearing small fish.Check the internet on "cone shells" and you may find some interesting facts. Perhaps you will also enjoy bringing a field guide or reference book about shells and mollusks? You'll be very busy on Seychelles' beaches then.

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Nasty sea urchins

by Saagar

It's easy to step on sea urchins. Many of them are less visible and much smaller than this large one (photo) found on the reef at low tide, 20 cm across the main body.It's painful to get stung and takes a long time for those wounds to heal, so prepare yourself in three ways:1) look carefully when wading or putting down your feet.2) wear sandals that attach well to your feet in water.3) bring some vinegar to apply to sea urchin punctures - vinegar dissolves the broken needles in the foot.

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Respect for local knowledge of the sea....

by Saagar

The really dangerous spots on the Seychelles, at least where tourists frequent, are signposted.They only do this after considerable experience and accidents. Would be a shame to die in paradise, no?

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Q:  That’s our ideal beach accommodation any time we go on holidays. Thailand, Mexico, Goa, each time we stayed in this kind of... 

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A: Hi there I stayed in almost what you've describe in Beau Vallon on the main island: a simple bungalow with terrace and just a road (with approx 5 cars max a day!) to... 

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