West Beach

Weary feet are gently caressed by the pristine sand of West Beach. This Bird Island refuge offers a stunning perspective packed with unequaled colours of orange, red, pink, and purple, making it one of the best beaches in the Seychelles to watch a sunset. What a secluded beach this is! This strand is located on the northernmost island in the Seychelles archipelago, 96 kilometers from Mahé. Even turtles feel brave enough to traverse the region and lay their eggs since it is so peaceful and lonely.

Bird Island is a great area to get up up and personal with the underwater life because it is protected on all sides by a barrier reef. For the best snorkeling, head to adjacent Hirondelle Beach. The island is also recognized for its diverse bird life, which gives it its name. In fact, Bird Island is home to about a million Sooty Terns.

Bird Island is only accessible by plane (a 30-minute journey from Mahé) and only once a day. Insider's Tip: Book a night at the Bird Island villa-only resort. Room service, air conditioning, phones, and television are not available. This rustic hotel was created to reconnect you with nature and get you away from the bothersome habits we've developed in the modern world. That is something from which we may all benefit.

Location: Bird Island