The Best Time To Visit

The Seychelles, an archipelago in the Indian Ocean northeast of Madagascar and is composed of some 115 islands scattered over 400 000 km ². Victoria, the capital, is located on the island of Mahé, the largest in the country. The average temperature is 30 ° C. The country has only two seasons: the dry season and wet season. The latter is warmer than the dry season because of the trade winds. There is no ideal time to visit the Seychelles but especially affluent tourists between April and October to avoid heavy rain The vast majority of islands is located at low altitude but the larger, Mahé, a hill up to 900 meters. There is a tropical climate and Port Victoria is well representative of the temperatures and humidity found there throughout the year. The amount of rainfall varies with altitude but is larger in the southern islands that are exposed to winds from the southeast. The wettest months are from November to March: the nights can become stifling and oppressive, especially to travelers who have not yet acclimated. In general the Seychelles are rarely affected by tropical cyclones and the combination of high temperatures and humidity is tempered by sea breezes regularly. The best time to go is from April to October.

The reputation of Seychelles is well justified: the beauty of this archipelago set on the Indian Ocean is unparalleled and most beautiful postcards are still below the reality.

The capital, Victoria, one of the only cities of the archipelago, is located on Mahe Island you can visit the botanical gardens and museums, then go by car south of the island to discover the site of 'loop Tamataka, and beautiful beaches such as in Beau Vallon or more confidential and less accessible than the cove Sun.

Aldabra Atoll is the largest island of Seychelles, is formed by four islands surrounding a lagoon: it is protected as it houses thousands of giant tortoises and birds, and his visit is regulated.

Also the Marine National Park Ste-Anne, where you can practice diving under ideal conditions, and to tour the island Average, flora sumptuous lunch and then to Round Island for a delicious Creole cuisine.

Finally, the large island of Silhouette stands out from the others with its high granite relief, beaches surrounded by protective reefs where you will feel at the end of the world and its possibilities of trekking to the top of pot of water, where you will surprised to find carnivorous plants.

The Seychelles are served by several airlines: Be aware however that the most common way to get there is through tours.

No visa is required.

The current currency is the Seychelles rupee, but foreigners must pay in euros or dollars the most benefits, except in small shops or markets.

The budget plan must be comfortable because everything is expensive: a double room will cost around 150 € in a middle class and a meal about 25 €.

There are no special precautions as regards health, if it is sun protection.

To travel there, the ferry provides transportation between the islands of Mahe and Praslin. Regular buses are available on the island of Mahé. The limited distance and the beautiful scenery promote walking or cycling, then you do not particularly deprived.

If you wish to report gifts to your loved ones, hats, baskets and mats or coir woven raffia, jewelry coral or shells, carved wooden objects, spices, batik sarongs made of charming memories of your trip.