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Sainte Anne Marine National Park

About 5 km from Victoria, Sainte Anne Marine National Park takes in eight small islands. Created in 1973, it was the first of its kind in the Indian Ocean.

The islands of Sainte Anne Marine Park from the air, off Mahé
Hansueli Krapf · CC BY-SA 3.0

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Starting point
Sainte Anne Marine Park, about 5 km from VictoriaSainte Anne Marine National Park (Wikipedia)

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  1. Sainte Anne Marine National Park (Wikipedia)
    Sainte Anne Marine National Park lies about 5 km from Victoria, the capital city of the Seychelles, and encompasses eight small islands. […] The Marine Park was created in 1973 for the preservation of wildlife, the first of its kind in the Indian Ocean. Fishing and water-skiing are forbidden within the Marine Park area. […] Today the islands are known as a popular tourist location for scuba-diving, glass-bottom boat excursions and snorkeling among the coral reefs. […] Local tour operators offer day trips to the Marine Park. (coordinates -4.61666667, 55.5)

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