Things to do in Seychelles

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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