Praslin is the second island, about 45 minutes from Mahé by fast ferry or a short hop by plane. Slower and greener than Mahé, it is home to the Vallée de Mai and some of the finest beaches in the Indian Ocean. The market here leans toward holiday homes and higher-end coastal property.
Where to buy on Praslin
Côte d'Or (Anse Volbert)
The premier stretch on the north coast, a long calm bay lined with resorts and villas. This is the address most foreign buyers picture when they think of Praslin.
Baie Sainte Anne
The main village and ferry port on the east side, the practical centre of island life.
Grand Anse
On the south coast near the airport, a working part of the island with a broad beach.
Anse Kerlan and the northwest
Near the second airstrip and the island golf course, an area of quiet luxury and sunset-facing plots.
Who buys on Praslin
Praslin appeals to buyers chasing a beautiful, unhurried holiday home or a coastal villa, and who do not mind being a ferry ride from the capital.