Top sigths of Seychelles
Praslin Island is a wonderful piece of nature, where tourists can walk in spacious parks and see various exotic birds. Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve ("May Valley") is known as one of the most beautiful parks in the country. There are more than 7,000 palm trees and breadfruit trees, and many rare species of parrots in the park. You will also find several fishing centers, restaurants and entertainment complexes on the island. La Digue Island is considered the most charming island of the archipelago. Here travelers can enjoy private rest in secluded bays, walks in picturesque groves and fields. The island has become very popular with fans of scuba diving as water is very clean here and visual range reaches 20 metres. Continue your travel by visiting such islands as Cousine, Bird and Denis, which are perfect for fishing, diving and excursions to nature landmarks. … OpenChapters of the guide to Mahe Island
Traditions and mentality of Mahe Island
On the other hand, locals are not actually that serious about marriage. For example, women here can have children from different fathers and no one would say anything against it, including her current partner. It’s actually a matriarchal society. In case of divorce, kids always stay with their mother and, what is more, local laws are quite strict concerning those men who are trying to escape paying alimony or … Open
Travel guide to Mahe Island
Grand Anse is, without a doubt, one of the most picturesque beaches of the island, but that is not the only advantage of that place. There is a horse riding center not far from the beach. The center works every day, offering horse riding lessons to visitors. There are several beautiful uninhabited islands close to Mahe Island, and it is easy to reach them in a moat boat. Many visit these islands to relax on … Open
Mahe Island for children - what to visit
If your child doesn’t mind walking on foot, you can simply discover the island together. There is a decent number of places with pure nature where unusual trees grow and diverse animals live (the ones typical for Seychelles, e.g. flying foxes). In addition, there are several routes: from a half-hour to a half-a-day or even longer. In case if your children can ride a bicycle, you rent it in Victoria and go on … Open
Shopping, streets and outlets
In case you actually want to buy something really special, then spend one day visiting a trade village which is not far from Victoria. You can get there by bus, a rental car or a bicycle. You can see how a master creates a marvellous jewellery box from two coconut halves or braid baskets from leaves. Moreover, you can also buy a straw hat or a beautiful coral craft there. Sometimes tourists are offered to buy a … Open
Best beaches
There are more than 60 beaches on the island, and nearly all of them differ with modern equipment and rental centers. The largest and the most popular beach of the island is Beau Vallon, where you can find people even late at night. The nearby coral reef protects the coast from strong waves, so the place is perfect for families with children. In addition to many restaurants and bars, there are popular nightclubs next … Open
Cuisine and top restaurants
In case you don’t like crisps, the Mahe ones actually worth trying. They’re made here not from potatoes but from breadfruit, so it surely tastes unusual. If you’re looking for a quick snack, local pancakes are the perfect option. Here you can find it with fish, seafood, vegetables, and even candied fruit. In addition, there is a great variety of meat meals. If you’re keen on exotic food, … Open