Seychelles travel guide

A beautiful group of more than 100 tropical islands in the western Indian Ocean is Seychelles. It is an absolute tropical paradise with its white coral sand beaches and crystal clear waters, with their myriad shades of blue and green. Being only 1,000 miles from the African coast, the rhythms, colors and flavors of Africa make the islands an attractive tourist destination. Other characteristics of the islands are the steep green hills, the giant rocks and a great variety of birds and plants.

The largest island of Seychelles is Mahe, Victoria is the capital of Mahe. Which is only five miles wide and 17 miles long. Most of the population is concentrated on Mahe, and the other islands are Praslin and La Digue, but they are sparsely populated. Most Seychellois are a mix of various ethnic groups that settled in the country.

You should plan your trip to the Seychelles according to what you want to do. If you are interested in windsurfing and sailing, May and October are the best months to choose. For divers, the best time is from March to May or from September to November, as the weather is normally calm and windless. Peak tourist seasons are generally from December to January and from July to August. There are heavy rains in January and during the months of December to March; there could be some cyclonic, windy and gray weather.

Air Seychelles is the national airline and the international airport is based in Victoria on Mahe. There are no direct flights from the American continent, but from Europe, Africa and Mauritius you can fly directly to the islands. Once there, the best way to get around is by car. Several international car rental companies have branches in Seychelles. It is also possible to get around in taxis, which can be hired for half-day or full-day tours. Most of the taxi drivers are excellent guides. Traveling by bus is cheap and convenient for getting to and from hotels and sometimes sightseeing. But they only work until 6 pm with limited services.

There are several official languages ​​in Seychelles. They are English, French and Creole. The local currency is the rupee, and banks, hotels and exchange houses exchange currency. Major credit cards are widely accepted in tourist establishments, but may not be accepted in town shops.

You can book your Seychelles hotel online to save time and money. Various discounts are available and there is a full range of accommodation available. You can get self-catering apartments in 5-star hotels. There are strict government regulations that no new building can be taller than the surrounding palm trees and therefore you can enjoy all levels of big city comfort and convenience, but the setting is traditional and typical of the Seychelles.

So come to Seychelles and make your vacation the most memorable!