Praslin is home to the "Vallée de Mai’ , the UNESCO World Heritage Site, a haven for rare endemic species including the famous Coco de Mer and the Black Parrot. The island is also reknown for its spectacular beaches such as "Anse Lazio", widely acclaimed to be the "most beautiful beach on earth". Nature island reserves of Cousin, Aride, Curieuse act as sanctuaries for a variety of fauna and flora and can be accessible from Praslin by boat.