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About Seychelles
The Seychelles is where the Indian Ocean keeps its finest work. The beaches of La Digue and Praslin consistently rank among the world's most beautiful and for once the rankings are right. Enormous granite boulders sculpt the beaches into something otherworldly.
Best months to visit
March
Language
English / French / Creole
Things to do in Seychelles
Anse Source d'Argent beach
Anse Lazio beach
Vallee de Mai
Snorkelling
Island hopping
Giant tortoise encounters
Weather by month
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January
25C
Warm and pleasant, with frequent heavy rain.
February
25C
Warm and pleasant, with regular rainfall.
Recommended
March
26C
Warm and pleasant, with regular rainfall.
April
26C
Warm and pleasant, with frequent heavy rain.
May
26C
Warm and pleasant, with frequent heavy rain.
June
25C
Warm and pleasant, with frequent heavy rain.
July
23C
Mild and comfortable, with regular rainfall.
August
23C
Mild and comfortable, with regular rainfall.
September
24C
Mild and comfortable, with regular rainfall.
October
25C
Warm and pleasant, with regular rainfall.
November
25C
Warm and pleasant, with regular rainfall.
December
25C
Warm and pleasant, with frequent heavy rain.
The Seychelles are to beaches what Burgundy is to wine — a relatively small collection of genuinely extraordinary examples that set the benchmark for everything else. Boulders of ancient granite rise from the Indian Ocean at Anse Source d'Argent on La Digue, creating the most photographed beach on earth, while the Vallée de Mai on Praslin harbours the coco de mer palm — the world's largest seed — in a forest that feels genuinely primeval. Small, remote, expensive, and absolutely magnificent.
Best areas to stay in Seychelles
Mahé
The main island and home to Victoria (the world's smallest capital) — good beaches, the best dining options, and the Morne Seychellois National Park hiking trails.
Praslin
The second island — home to the UNESCO Vallée de Mai palm forest and Anse Lazio, consistently ranked among the world's most beautiful beaches.
La Digue
A tiny, largely car-free island reached by ferry — bicycles are the main transport, and Anse Source d'Argent's granite boulder beaches are among the most iconic on earth.
Aldabra Atoll
A remote UNESCO World Heritage Site — one of the world's largest raised coral atolls, home to the planet's largest population of giant tortoises and extraordinarily pristine marine life.
Getting to Seychelles
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Flights
Seychelles International Airport (SEZ) on Mahé is served from the UK via Dubai (Emirates), Abu Dhabi (Etihad), or Nairobi (Kenya Airways); there are no direct UK flights.
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From London
~12–14 hours total journey time from London
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Getting around
Inter-island ferries (Cat Cocos) connect Mahé, Praslin, and La Digue efficiently. Domestic flights from Air Seychelles are available for further islands. On La Digue, bicycles are the primary and most delightful transport.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit the Seychelles?
April–May and October–November are the transition months between trade winds — calm seas, excellent visibility for diving and snorkelling, and the most pleasant conditions. The south-east trade winds (May–September) bring rougher conditions to some beaches but are ideal for kite surfing.
Which is the best island in the Seychelles to visit?
Mahé is the largest and most developed with the international airport; Praslin has the Vallée de Mai and the extraordinary Anse Lazio beach; La Digue (accessible by ferry) is the most car-free and idyllic of the main islands.
How expensive is the Seychelles?
The Seychelles is among the most expensive island destinations in the world. Budget carefully — guesthouses and self-catering offer more affordable options than luxury resorts, and local restaurants (known as 'take-aways') serve excellent Creole food very cheaply.
What is unique about Seychelles wildlife?
The Seychelles has extraordinary endemic wildlife — the giant Aldabra tortoise, the Seychelles black parrot, and the coco de mer palm. Snorkelling reveals hawksbill turtles, whale sharks (seasonal), and exceptionally clear reef ecosystems.
Is the Seychelles worth the expense?
For the right traveller — absolutely. The natural beauty is extraordinary and genuinely uncrowded by most standards. Combining a mid-range guesthouse on La Digue with careful spending on food makes it more accessible than the luxury-resort prices suggest.
Traveler reviews
★★★★★
The Seychelles surpassed every expectation — Anse Source d'Argent on La Digue is so beautiful it looks digitally enhanced in every photograph but the reality is even more extraordinary. Renting bicycles and cycling between beaches was perfect.
Katherine M. · April 2024
★★★★★
Praslin for Anse Lazio in November was magical — calm clear water, almost no one on the beach by 8am, and the Vallée de Mai forest walk was genuinely unlike any forest I've experienced. The coco de mer trees are prehistoric in scale.
Oliver H. · November 2023
★★★★☆
Expensive but worth it — we stayed at a guesthouse on La Digue and ate at local Creole restaurants every evening for very little. The snorkelling around Cocos Island was the best we've done anywhere in the world.
Sophie C. · May 2024
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