Sightseeing in Victoria - what to see. Complete travel guide
The island of Mahe is the largest island of the Seychelles archipelago, a world-class beach resort, which annually greets millions of travelers. On the island are organized 68 well-equipped beaches. Here are created ideal conditions for diving, water skiing, windsurfing and other water sports. Any beach has sports equipment rental spots. Here are frequently organized boat trips on yachts.
The most popular and most visited beach is Beau Vallon. Life here doesn’t stop neither on the daytime nor night. When night comes to the island, here are opened numerous discos and bars. On daytime visitors are welcome in numerous restaurants and sports facilities. Not far away from the beach you will find internet cafes and numerous shops. If you seek tranquility, the following beaches may suit you the most - Anse Bougainvillea, d’Anse Forbans, and Anse Royal. They are simply perfect for family rest because of the successful location of reefs the sea here is always calm.
Although the capital of Seychelles couldn't boast of a variety of large shopping malls and outlets, the choice of colorful small shops and markets is really huge here. They sell all possible … 
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The starting point of many sightseeing tours around the island is the Revolution Square - the central square of Victoria located in the Old Town. The main decoration of this square is the Clock Tower. The height of the tower together with a clock is 3 meters, it is an exact copy of London's Big Ben. Near the tower is a small museum, an exposition of which is devoted to the history of the city of Victoria. The main city library, as well as the archive, have been on the museum's ground floor for many years. Numerous historic streets begin next to the Revolution Square. It would be nice to stroll along them to admire old buildings.
The capital of Seychelles is a great destination for those who prefer spending time in a little paradise together with the whole family. Here, each of its members will have every opportunity … Open
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Francis Rachel Street is considered the beginning of the business district. This street accommodates several important government institutions, including the State House and the presidential residence. While walking along the street you can see several more symbolic monuments. The business district has another important religious site - a beautiful mosque surrounded by a tropical garden.
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Hiking fans would find it interesting to climb the Morne Blanc hill with another interesting landmark on its top. Here is an old tea factory where you can watch the process of making tea, as well as try its best varieties. 
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National and city parks around Victoria
♥ National Park 'Morne Seychellois' , 4.9 km from the center. On the map
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Sights around Victoria from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Anse Source d Argent
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Check on the map: Distance from Victoria center - 49.7 km.
Granite boulders scattered along the coast can be interesting to have a research. Both rocks and the island itself are thousands years old. For such a long period, the sea water grinded huge stones and gave them a nice shape. Some granite rocks have an amazing pattern. Several stones are huge, they are blurred in their lower part and form a kind of natural caves. It would be very easy to find a place for a secluded relaxation at the vast and picturesque Anse Source d'Argent Beach. …
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Sightseeing in Seychelles: things to see
There are several interesting places in Victoria suburbs, for example, the village of Craftsmen, where travelers can purchase memorable souvenirs and get acquainted with lifestyle of local people. There are several large nature reserves and parks not far away from that capital, such as the Royal Garden, the National Marine Park and Morne Blanc piedmont region. When describing nature attractions of the islands, it's simply impossible to fail to mention Silhouette Island. This island is famous for its magnificent equatorial forest - the largest and richest forest in the country. Despite that fact that this island is not very populated, it has everything needed for great rest.
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All about Victoria, Seychelles - sightseeings, attractions, touristic spots, architecture, history, culture and cuisine. Prepare your trip together with OrangeSmile.com - find out the 'must see' things in Victoria, which places to visit, which excursions to take, where the breathtaking views are waiting for you. Planning your trip with this travel guide will help your to get the most out of Victoria in few days.
