North Island, Seychelles

The island is one The Seychelles' 42 inner islands. It is located 5.8km (3.6 miles) north Silhouette, and 27 km (16.8 mi) north west Mahé. The island has four beaches; East Beach, West Beach (or Grande Anse), Honeymoon Cove and Dive Beach. The highest point the island reaches over 200 m.
North was one the first Seychelles islands to be visited. An expedition in 1609 by Alexander Sharpeigh the British East India Company reported that the island had a large population giant land tortoises.