Things to do in Seychelles

25 things to do in Seychelles

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• Snorkel through the iconic granite boulders of Anse Source d'Argent

  Float above shallow, turquoise waters and photograph the smooth, weathered granite formations that frame one of the world's most photogenic beaches.

  La Digue

• Wander through the prehistoric Vallée de Mai palm forest

  Walk beneath towering endemic coco de mer palms in a UNESCO World Heritage site, listening for the call of the rare black parrot.

  Praslin

• Stroll through Victoria's colonial heart and see the Little Ben clocktower

  Pause beneath the silver Victoria Clocktower, a miniature replica of London's Big Ben, and admire the surrounding 19th‑century buildings in the tiny capital.

  Victoria, Mahé

• Sunbathe on the long crescent of Beau Vallon Beach

  Sink your toes into soft white sand on Mahé's most popular beach, where the gentle swell is perfect for swimming and sunset walks.

  Beau Vallon, Mahé

• Hike the Morne Seychellois trail through mist‑filled cloud forest

  Climb to the roof of the Seychelles inside Morne Seychellois National Park, passing cinnamon trees and mossy boulders to reach panoramic island views.

  Mahé

• Dive the submerged granite maze at Brissare Rocks

  Descend through boulder swim‑throughs encrusted with soft corals, where reef sharks, eagle rays and hawksbill turtles weave between the rocks.

  Off Mahé

• Taste authentic octopus curry at Marie Antoinette restaurant

  Sit on the veranda of this 100‑year‑old Creole‑style house and savour tender octopus simmered in coconut milk with local spices.

  Victoria, Mahé

• Seek out the secret tidal pools of Anse Marron

  Follow a guide along a rocky coastal path to a hidden beach guarded by granite walls, where natural rock pools trap clear, warm water for a private dip.

  La Digue

• Sip small‑batch rum at Takamaka Distillery

  Tour the tropical estate where sugarcane is crushed and distilled into spiced and aged rums, finishing with a tasting under mango trees.

  La Plaine St André, Mahé

• Walk among giant Aldabra tortoises on Curieuse Island

  Board a boat from Praslin to this protected island, where hundreds of free‑roaming tortoises lumber along the beach and mangrove boardwalks.

  Curieuse Island

• Kayak through the mangrove channels of Port Launay Marine Park

  Paddle silently under an arch of aerial roots, spotting juvenile fish and herons while the marine national park’s rich forested shoreline rises around you.

  Port Launay, Mahé

• Move to the rhythm of a Moutya drum dance by a beach bonfire

  Join locals around a fire on the sand as they sway and stomp to the hypnotic beat of traditional goatskin drums, a legacy of enslaved ancestors.

  Beau Vallon, Mahé

• Examine endemic flora and fauna at the Seychelles Natural History Museum

  Study stuffed coco de mer seeds, giant tortoise shells and historical specimens that explain the archipelago’s unique evolution inside a compact Victorian gallery.

  Victoria, Mahé

• Cruise between inner islands on a skippered catamaran

  Hoist sails and island‑hop across glittering open water, dropping anchor in secluded bays to snorkel and feast on freshly grilled fish aboard the boat.

  Mahé / Praslin / La Digue

• Watch a fiery sunset from the La Misère viewpoint

  Stand at the edge of a steep escarpment high above Victoria, as the sinking sun ignites the sky behind Silhouette Island and the ocean horizon.

  La Misère, Mahé

• Snorkel alongside whale sharks in southern Mahé waters

  Between August and November, slip into the open sea to glide beside gentle spotted giants that gather where the continental drop‑off meets the shore.

  Off southern Mahé

• Witness a seabird spectacle on granite‑topped Aride Island

  Land on a nature reserve swarming with sooty terns, frigatebirds and fairy terns; the sheer number of nesting seabirds is overwhelming and loud.

  Aride Island

• Sample just‑landed tuna and sailfish tartare at Sir Selwyn Selwyn‑Clarke Market

  Weave through the lively central market early in the morning as fishermen unload swordfish and yellowfin, then watch it sliced into zesty tartare at a nearby stall.

  Victoria, Mahé

• Tackle the rugged Nid d’Aigle trek for eagle‑eye views of La Digue

  Sweat up a steep, root‑laced trail through boulder fields to reach the island’s highest point, where you’re rewarded with a 360° panorama of the inner islands.

  La Digue

• Escape to the uncrowded powdery sands of Petite Anse

  Relax on a secluded south‑coast beach backed by granite monoliths and dense tropical foliage, where calm water glows turquoise and footprints are rare.

  Mahé

• Contemplate history at the Venn’s Town Mission Lodge ruins

  Wander the stone foundations of a 19th‑century school for freed slave children, set high in the forested mountains with sweeping ocean views and interpretive panels.

  Sans Souci, Mahé

• Surrender to a Creole coconut‑oil massage by the sea

  Lie in an open‑air palapa on Grand Anse while a therapist uses warm, locally pressed coconut oil to ease muscles with rhythmic, long strokes.

  Grand Anse, Mahé

• Ascend the Copolia Trail for a vertigo‑inducing cliff view

  Follow an easily accessible path through endemic pitcher plants to a sheer granite outcrop, where Victoria and the airport appear as miniature models below.

  Mahé

• Step onto Cousin Island, a sanctuary where birds have no fear

  Visit a predator‑free reserve where fairy terns nest at eye level, skinks scuttle over your shoes and the Seychelles warbler sings from low branches.

  Cousin Island

• Dig into a bowl of homemade ladob at a village snack shop

  Spoon up warm, sweet banana or cassava pudding slowly cooked with coconut cream, vanilla and nutmeg, a comforting Creole dessert served in Anse Royale.

  Anse Royale, Mahé