La Digue Island: Just a 15-minute ferry from Praslin, La Digue is known for its laid-back charm and iconic natural beauty. Visitors are drawn to its white sandy beaches framed by dramatic granite boulders, offering a truly photogenic and peaceful escape.
North Island: An ultra-exclusive private island featuring just 11 villas, North Island delivers a high-end, barefoot luxury experience for those seeking privacy, tranquillity, and world-class service in a spectacular natural setting.
Praslin Island: The Seychelles’ second-largest island is easily reached by speedboat from Mahé. Praslin offers secluded beaches, excellent snorkelling and diving, and ancient forests that are home to rare species like the black parrot and the legendary Coco de Mer palm.
St. Anne Island: Uninhabited and lush, St. Anne Island is a haven for giant tortoises, nesting sea turtles, and an array of marine life. From November to February, it’s a key spot for witnessing turtle nesting, and year-round it's an excellent destination for snorkelling in vibrant coral gardens.
Victoria: Located on Mahé, the capital city of the Seychelles is a great place to experience the local culture. Highlights include the Sir Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke Market, a modern history museum, and botanical gardens that showcase the islands’ diverse plant life.
When to go
The Seychelles enjoys a warm tropical climate year-round, with temperatures ranging between 24°C and 32°C. The driest and coolest months, from May to September, are ideal for sailing and beach activities. From November to January, the islands experience their wettest period. The calmer inter-monsoon months, April and October, are perfect for swimming, snorkelling, and diving, offering sea temperatures up to 29°C and visibility exceeding 30 metres. Birdwatchers should consider visiting during the breeding season in April, nesting season from May to September, or for migratory birds in October.
Useful information
Currency: Seychelles Rupee (SCR), with USD and Euros widely accepted in tourist areas.
Language: English, French, and Seychellois Creole are all official languages.
What makes it special: The Seychelles is one of the world’s ultimate tropical paradises, home to the only mid-ocean granite islands, the world’s oldest ocean islands, and the largest raised coral atoll. Its unique biodiversity includes the world’s largest population of giant tortoises, with over 150,000 Aldabra tortoises (IUCN Classification: Vulnerable) living on the UNESCO-listed Aldabra Atoll.
Social Customs: Seychellois culture reflects a rich mix of African, European, and Asian influences, seen in its architecture, cuisine, music, and art. Traditional homes with steep roofs blend colonial heritage with tropical practicality, while local artists showcase diverse cultural themes. Creole music and dance remain central to island life, with performances of traditional forms like the moutya, sega, kanmtole, and kontredanse continuing to thrive alongside more modern musical influences.
