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Ile Cocos

Ile Cocos
Island Group :      Inner Islands Group            
Area :      0.018 sq.km            
    

Ile Cocos can be found 7km north of La Digue and lies in close proximity to La Digue's other neighbours, Félicité and the Sisters Islands. It has been a marine park since 1996 and is a spectacular spot for snorkelling and diving and a popular venue for day excursions from both Praslin and La Digue. No accommodation is offered on this island.


Attraction:

Ile Cocos Marine National Park

Details
Island :  Ile Cocos         Type of Attraction :  Marine National Park, Nature Reserve, Eco tourism site
Address :       SCMRT-MPA Headquarters, PO Box 1240, Victoria, Mahé
Tel :      +248 4 22 51 15 / (Ranger base) 2 56 03 88/ 2 51 72 54
Fax :      +248 4 22 43 88
Email :      This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Description
This is the Marine National Park that catches peoples’ attention and makes them long for a holiday in Seychelles. It features on many of the promotional brochures.

Ile Cocos Marine National Park is set around 3 small islets in shallow turquoise sea fringed by large expanses of coral reefs that provide the most breathtaking snorkeling experience.

Visits to the island can be organized with ground operators and taxi boats on Praslin and La Digue.