Soleil Island
# Soleil Island

Ile Soleil is a small artificial island (0.14 km²) in the Seychelles, lying 50m off the east coast of Mahé, near the runway of the Seychelles International Airport.

## History

The island was reclaimed in 2008 after the Dubai Dredger finished its work in the Victoria Port islands. The local Anse-aux-Pins mayor decided he wanted an artificial island as well. There are plans to build a new terminal on the island, due to housing problems.

## Administration

The island belongs to Anse-aux-Pins District.

## Tourism

The future of the island is unclear, although it is proposed to have an oriental tourism industry.

## Demography

The island's southern part is the location of a new luxurious neighborhood.

## Transport

Soleil is linked to the mainland by a causeway.

## Image gallery

* Map 1
* District Map
