Eden Island, Seychelles

Coordinates: 4°38′S 55°29′E / 4.633°S 55.483°E / -4.633; 55.483
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Eden Island
UTC+4)
ISO codeSC-25
Official websitewww.edenisland.sc

Eden Island is an artificial island in Seychelles, lying 3.5 km from the capital Victoria.

History

The island was created artificially during the 2000s. It belongs to the Mahe Port Islands, which are mostly artificial islands created by funds from

dredger
was placed in Seychelles.

Geography

The island has many protected bays and beaches.

Administration

The island belongs to Roche Caiman District.[1]

Tourism

Today, the island's main industry is tourism, and it is known for its big hotel, the Eden Bleu.[2][3]

Transport

The island hosts a small port and a yacht marina.

Cuisine

Fish and other sorts of seafood are the main ingredients.

Image gallery

  • Map 1
    Map 1
  • District Map
    District Map
  • Eden Island, Mahe, 2011
    Eden Island, Mahe, 2011

References

  1. ^ District map
  2. ^ "Eden Bleu Hotel | So Seychelles". seychelles.org. Retrieved 2016-04-03.
  3. ^ "Eden Bleu Hotel On Eden Island In The Seychelles". edenbleu.com. Retrieved 2016-04-03.

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