Adventure In The Past
Scholars assume that Austronesian seafarers, and later Maldivian and Arab traders were
the first to visit the uninhabited Seychelles. Remains of Maldivian mariner presence from
the 12th century were found in Silhouette Island. The earliest recorded sighting by Europeans
took place in 1502 by the Portuguese Admiral Vasco da Gama, who passed through the
Amirantes and named them after himself (islands of the Admiral).
A transit point for trade between Africa and Asia, the islands were occasionally used by pirates until the French began to take control starting in 1756 when a Stone of Possession was laid by Captain Nicholas Morphey. The islands were named after Jean Moreau de Séchelles, Louis XV’s Minister of FINANCE.
The British contested control over the islands between 1794 and 1810. Jean Baptiste Quéau de Quincy, French administrator of Seychelles during the years of war with the United Kingdom, declined to resist when armed enemy warships arrived. Instead, he successfully negotiated the status of capitulation to Britain which gave the settlers a privileged position of neutrality.
Britain eventually assumed full control upon the surrender of Mauritius in 1810, formalised in 1814 at the Treaty of Paris. Seychelles became a crown colony separate from Mauritius in 1903. Elections were held in 1966 and 1970. Independence was granted in 1976 as a republic within the Commonwealth. In 1977, a coup d'état ousted the first president of the republic, James Mancham, who was replaced by France Albert René. The 1979 constitution declared a socialist one-party state, which lasted until 1991. The first draft of a new constitution failed to receive the requisite 60% of voters in 1992, but an amended version was approved in 1993.
Welcome to Green Palm Self Catering, where comfort meets convenience
on Mahé Island, Seychelles. We offer peaceful, affordable accommodations
perfect for relaxing holidays or long stays.
Exclusive Ratings
Thérèsa welcomed us with kindness. She has met all our needs. The accommodation is quiet, with the small shop next door to buy food if needed etc. The pool and gardens are clean and we can do our laundry. Super large and functional apartment.
Pathfinder784677, 2 months ago
Always clean,constantly cleaned.Good hotel,good hostess,clean swimming pool. There is everything you need in your room.I advise you to stay in this place. The beach near there is ,but it is better to take the bus. Shop near the hotel and bus stop near.
Анастасия О, Feb 24
