🇸🇨Seychelles·Africa
Seychelles
The world's most pristine island paradise
dest.flightsFrom
£899
dest.hotelsFrom
£120/per night
dest.budgetPerDay
£200
dest.avgTemp
29°C
dest.bestTime
April to May, October to November
dest.safety
9/10
dest.about Seychelles
The Seychelles archipelago — 115 islands scattered across the Indian Ocean — is widely considered the most beautiful island destination on Earth. Anse Source d'Argent on La Digue is consistently ranked the world's most photographed beach, with its iconic pink granite boulders and crystal-clear lagoon.
dest.topHighlights
Anse Source d'Argent
The world's most photographed beach — pink granite boulders, shallow turquoise lagoon, and swaying palms on La Digue island
Vallée de Mai
A UNESCO World Heritage primeval forest on Praslin, home to the legendary Coco de Mer palm and rare Black Parrot
Aldabra Atoll
The world's largest raised coral atoll — a UNESCO site with 100,000 giant tortoises and pristine marine life
Snorkelling & Diving
Some of the Indian Ocean's best dive sites — whale sharks, manta rays, hawksbill turtles, and vibrant coral gardens
Anse Lazio
Praslin's most celebrated beach — a sweeping arc of white sand framed by granite boulders and takamaka trees
Island Hopping
Explore Mahé, Praslin, and La Digue by ferry — each island has its own distinct character and hidden beaches
dest.thingsToDo Seychelles
- Visit Anse Source d'Argent on La Digue
- Explore Vallée de Mai UNESCO forest
- Snorkel at St Pierre islet
- Ferry island hop between Mahé, Praslin, La Digue
- Hike Morne Seychellois National Park
- Swim at Anse Lazio beach
- Visit the giant tortoise sanctuary
- Creole cooking experience
dest.weather Seychelles
dest.bestMonthsToVisit April to May, October to November
5-dest.day Seychelles dest.itinerary
Mahé Arrival
- ·Arrive at Seychelles International Airport
- ·Victoria market and clock tower
- ·Beau Vallon beach sunset
- ·Creole dinner at Marie Antoinette
Mahé Exploration
- ·Morne Seychellois National Park hike
- ·Anse Intendance beach
- ·Tea plantation visit
- ·Sunset at Anse Soleil
Praslin Island
- ·Ferry to Praslin
- ·Vallée de Mai UNESCO forest
- ·Anse Lazio beach afternoon
- ·Dinner at Café des Arts
La Digue
- ·Ferry to La Digue
- ·Anse Source d'Argent morning
- ·Bicycle tour of the island
- ·Snorkelling at Anse Cocos
Snorkelling & Departure
- ·Morning snorkel at St Pierre islet
- ·Final beach time at Anse Lazio
- ·Ferry back to Mahé
- ·Departure from Seychelles International
dest.whereToEat Seychelles
Marie Antoinette
Traditional Creole · Victoria, Mahé · $$
Café des Arts
Creole-French · Praslin · $$$
Chez Jules
Creole Seafood · La Digue · $$
Boat House
International · Beau Vallon, Mahé · $$$
dest.practicalInformation
dest.visaRequirements
Visa-free for all nationalities. A Visitor's Permit is issued free on arrival for up to 3 months with return ticket and proof of accommodation.
dest.gettingAround
Ferries between main islands. Taxis on Mahé. Bicycles on La Digue (the best way to explore). Buses on Mahé and Praslin for budget travel.
dest.currency
SCR (Rupee)
dest.timezoneLanguage
GMT+4 · Seychellois Creole, English, French
dest.frequentlyAskedQuestions
Is the Seychelles expensive?
Yes, it's one of the world's more expensive destinations. Budget €150–250/day per person for a comfortable trip. Guesthouses and self-catering make it more accessible.
Which island should I stay on?
Mahé for convenience. Praslin for beaches and Vallée de Mai. La Digue for the most romantic and unspoiled experience. Most visitors combine two or three islands.
Is the Seychelles good for a honeymoon?
Absolutely — it's one of the world's top honeymoon destinations. Private island resorts, overwater bungalows, and pristine beaches make it extraordinarily romantic.
