6 Beautiful Places to Visit in Seychelles

1.   La Digue

La Digue is one of the bigger islands in Seychelles. The island itself is only 10 square kilometers and Biking is the primary mode of transportation on the island and the island is around 10 square kilometers in size. Please do try the local cuisine: lobsters with garlic fried octopuses.

Must visit places

Grand Anse

Turquoise blue sea water & white sand beach make sit a must-visit if you are in Seychelles. This island is surrounded by breath-taking views of the sunset. Take a cruise to experience the beauty of this spectacular area.

Anse Source D’ Argent
Known as “The Bay of Silver Springs” because of its beautiful silver sand touch. Surrounded by abundant palm trees and vanilla plantation makes this white sand beach amongst the most visited place by the tourists.

Chateau St. Cloud 
If you are walking on this land you might come across Giant tortoises. Located about 10 minutes from the beach, travelers & tourists can take a classic view of local granite formation and the very coco de Mer trees. A building converted into a hotel in the heart of La Digue.

Veuve Reserve 
A small forest reserve, surrounded by flora and fauna ideal for bird watchers.

Nid d’Aigle
Called the Eagle’s Nest Mountain, it is the tallest peak with a summit of more than 990ft above the sea level.

Anse Cocos 
Consisting of shallow common pool water and beautiful palm trees, this seashore is surrounded by brilliant sands everywhere. One can go through a whole day absorbing the sun and feeling the glow of this spot.

2. Praslin

Praslin is one of the greater islands of the Granitic gathering and, all things considered, is one of the more mainstream vacationer goals. Praslin is likewise home to a market where you can purchase the product of the palm, which is a national image of Seychelles. Alongside Mahé and La Digue, it is one of the islands that have the highest quantity of guests capped. It is popular for the Coco de Mer palm tree. The island is additionally probably the best spot to see and watch winged creatures. The Vallee de Mai is one of the most acclaimed parks in the nation and is home to numerous indigenous plants, for example, the vanilla orchid.

Anse Lazio Beach
Anse Lazio is one of the most preferred beaches of Praslin. Consisting of azure sea and sparkling golden sand, this beach is fringed by palms and takamaka trees. Considered to be a photographer’s paradise, this place is a scenic beauty overwhelming every visitor. One can go for leisure walks, breath-taking sunset views, sunbathing, and exciting water sports. Apart from swimming and surfing, Anse Lazio Beach is famous for scuba diving.

Vallée De Mai Nature Reserve
Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve is one of the most popular places in Praslin for the tourists. It contains an expansive palm forest that is spread over approx. 20 hectares of land. It is famous for endangered Coco de Mer palm trees. In fact, this Reserve is the only place on Earth that grows this particular type of rare nut and is listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Cote D’Or Beach
Another beautiful beach on Praslin is Cote d’Or. This has luxurious and the most stylish resorts and hotels. It is an ideal place for snorkeling and cycling on this beach is an activity that must be on every tourist’s list.

Praslin Museum
One of the most intriguing spots to see here is Praslin Museum. Wonderful articles showing nearby culture and customs are displayed in this exhibition hall. Guests can likewise appreciate hands-on involvement with taking part in exercises like coconut dehusking and breadfruit barbecuing.

George Camille Art Gallery
George Camille Art Gallery is famous for watercolor paintings, relief collages, silk paintings & pencil drawings. You must buy some of these paintings and take back as souvenirs.

Anse Georgette Beach
Anse Georgette is one of the most beautiful beaches in Praslin. It is a white sand beach with palm trees, coral reefs, and turquoise blue seawater. You must go for swimming and surfing.

3. Victoria

Victoria, the capital of the Republic of Seychelles, is located on the north-eastern coast of Mahé Island, the largest island in the Seychelles group.

Victoria Botanical Gardens
Home to approximately 500 species of exotic and indigenous plants, it must be visited if you are a nature lover. It also has a large number of caves, insects, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and fish. The landscape contains huge granite boulders well-integrated in the landscape architecture. Places that you must visit are the Palm Collection, the Seychelles fruit bats and birds, and the Commemorative Monuments.

Sir Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke Market
The Sir Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke Market is Mahé’s main market, and it’s the best place to buy fresh fruits, vegetables, spices, and fish while experiencing the local culture and way of life.

Beau Vallon
The Beau Vallon bay is an ideal place for all. This is located on the north-western coast of Mahé and is very popular amongst international tourists. Experience diving and snorkeling in its clear waters and enjoy the coral reefs.

4. Mahe Island

The largest island of the archipelago and one of the most popular places to visit in Seychelles. It consists of lust green forests, high mountain ranges, and over 60 beaches with a vast diversity of flora and fauna.

Anse Intendance
It is one of the most beautiful beaches in Mahé. An ideal paradise for sunbathers, photographers, and beach lovers. You might find a few turtles on this beach.

Baie Lazare
It is one of the most beautiful villages in Seychelles. It hosts one of the main tourist attractions – neo-Gothic Baie Lazare Church, dedicated to St. Francis of Assisi, which provides a panoramic view of the area. The stunning beaches of Anse Soleil and Petite Anse are classic and stunning. If you love the white sand beaches then it’s a must-visit.

5.  Aldabra Atoll

Aldabra is the world’s largest raised coral atoll. The atoll is home to thousands of birds, including the white-throated rail (the only flightless bird in the Indian Ocean). Also on view are lesser and great frigate birds. Aldabra sacred ibis, greater flamingos, and the Malagasy kestrel. Tiger sharks and manta rays can be spotted. In addition to its rich avian life, Aldabra is the habitat of 200,000 giant land tortoises – five times as many as the Galapagos. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

6.  Bird Island

Bird Island docks a population of migratory sooty terns, which swells to 1,500,000 birds during the May to October breeding season. Species on the island include fairy and noddy terns, cardinals, ground doves, mynas, crested terns, and plovers. Giant land tortoises are also seen and the nearby Seychelles Bank is renowned for its big-game fishing.