Beau vallon, 6 km South of Glacis, is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful beaches in the Seychelles, boasting 1.5 km of white sand bordered by warm crystalline waters on the sea side and coconut palms and takamakas on the land side. So it comes as ..

Le Jardin du Roy was created by French settlers in the 18C for growing spice plants on Mahé Island. The current Jardin du Roi, a reconstruction of the original, is a very pleasant park containing rare species, vanilla and pepper plants, as well as fr..

There’s no coral reef or lagoon here, so be careful, the currents are strong and swimming is dangerous. Be content with a little R&R on this heavenly beach and enjoy the magnificent spectacle provided by the blue skies, white sand and red rocks risin..

This beach bears the name of the tropical trees lining it, which reach up to 25m and have thick dark green leaves. In the shade of these takamakas – and coconut palms – you can enjoy the fine white sand and clear waters in this secluded part of Mahé...

Anse Soleil, west of Baie Lazare, has the look of a postcard beach but has so far been protected from the influx of tourists.

It is six kilometres through thick forest (on foot or by car) from Anse Boileau, east of Mahé, to Anse aux Pins to the west. The most valiant will enjoy climbing the Montagne Brûlée (501 m). Superb view of the West coast.

The island of Mahé is only 3.5 km wide at this point. The Chemin les Cannelles, lined with tall trees, connects Anse with Mouche to the East and Anse Royale to the West. The road also goes to Jardin du Roi and Jardin Kot Man-Ya.

Fishing and water sports outfits will take you to St-Pierre Islet to see its magnificent sea bed. Information is available at Volbert Beach.

Cousin Island is more a destination for ornithologists than for tourists, who are only allowed here on guided tours that follow the strict guidelines for protecting the flora and fauna on this little territory, located 3 km west of Praslin. The islan..

Grand'Anse, on the southern coast of La Digue at the end of the cross-country road from Union Estate, is the largest and not the least magnificent of the island’s beaches. There’s no coral reef to provide shelter here, so caution should be exercised ..

Head northeast on the easygoing path from Petite Anse. After Turcy Point, Anse Cocos stretches out like a string of little granite islands where natural pools form when the sea ebbs. Swimmers should be very careful here! The bravest can push on to Ma..

Silhouette, one of the outer islands 17 km northwest of Mahé, emerges from the Indian Ocean like a tropical forest rising from the waters. The island’s highest peak is Mont Dauban (740 m), named after the family that long presided over its destiny. I..

Frigate, a granite island 56km east of Mahé, got its name from the many birds nesting here when Lazare Picault discovered it in the 18C. Today there are about 30 inhabitants on its 2km 2 area. This paradise of beaches, coconut palms, luxuriant veget..

Like Bird, Denis is a coral island north of Mahé (90 km, a 30-min flight). The ocean floor is 2,000m deep, and deep-sea fishermen love to come here in search of a good catch (tuna, barracudas, marlin). This is also an ideal place for scuba diving alo..

The Amirantes Islands were discovered by Vasco de Gama in 1502. With their intact nature and gorgeous lagoons, these twenty-four coral islands over 200 km southwest of Mahé feel like the ends of the earth. From Desroches, the largest island in the ar..

Markets are always fun places, and this one in Victoria is no exception. Navigating between the Seychellois, tourists and “Madam Paton” (white cattle egrets with yellow bills), you will find a profusion of produce in the colourful stalls, from seafoo..

The archipelago boasts exceptionally diverse flora and the government, aware of the treasure it represents, has taken pains to protect it through pro-active policies. The botanical garden, created in 1901, contains palms, fruit trees and hibiscus pla..

In 1973 a protected area was created encompassing the six islands off the coast of Victoria: Ste-Anne (the biggest), Moyenne (where giant tortoises roam free), Ronde, Longue, Cerf and Cachée. You can explore their beaches, hike their trails and enjoy..

Saint-Joseph, a fine colonial home just south of Anse aux Pins, houses the Creole Institute dedicated since 1981 to the official language of the Seychelles, used by its inhabitants along with English and French.

The inside of this colonial house, rebuilt in 1990 after a fire, is that of a typical 18C Creole dwelling. A lovely furnished verandah closed off by blinds is a prelude to the tour. These rooms are an important part of the Seychelles habitat, places ..