Coëtivy Island

Coëtivy Island is an island of the Republic of Seychelles located among the outer islands to the south-east of the inner island group. It is a small, inhabited island with limited infrastructure and economic activity focused on fishing and local production.

Key features include a small settlement area and an airstrip used for infrequent charter flights; the island is remote from the main population centers on Mahé and reachable mainly by charter or private vessel. Visitors should plan logistics in advance because services are limited.

Historically and in recent decades the island has been used for fishing, small-scale agriculture and aquaculture operations; its facilities are modest compared with inner islands. Conservation and resource use are managed under Seychelles national policies for outer islands.

Geographically it lies in the southern reaches of the Seychelles island chain, well south of Mahé and the main island group, in the Indian Ocean.

• Access: The island has an airstrip and limited facilities, and visits are typically arranged through charter flights or private vessels rather than scheduled commercial services.
• Local use: Economic activities on the island have included fishing and aquaculture; it has a small resident population and infrastructure distinct from the main island of Mahé.