Before You Go
- Confirm passport validity and entry requirements.
- Check whether a tourist visa is required.
- Keep digital copies of important documents.
- Consider purchasing travel insurance.
Victoria
Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
English, French, Seychellois Creole
Apr–May and Oct–Nov
SCT (UTC+4)
Welcome to Seychelles, an Indian Ocean archipelago famous for dramatic granite boulders framing powder-white beaches. Anse Source d'Argent on La Digue ranks among the most photographed beaches in the world, its giant boulders creating natural sculpture. Mahé, the largest island, offers lush jungle interiors alongside the bustling capital, Victoria. The Vallée de Mai, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, protects rare coco de mer palms found nowhere else on Earth. Seychelles' surrounding waters offer exceptional diving and snorkeling amid vibrant coral reefs. Giant tortoises roam freely on several islands, offering a rare and memorable wildlife encounter. The islands' relaxed luxury and stunning scenery have made them a favorite honeymoon destination. Seychelles invites travelers to experience one of the most strikingly beautiful island destinations on Earth.
Helpful information to consider before and during your visit.
Discover some of Seychelles's most popular flavors, traditional dishes and memorable local treats during your visit.
Octopus Curry is a signature Seychelles specialty known for its distinctive local ingredients, seasoning and traditional preparation.
This popular Seychelles dish brings together familiar regional flavors and is commonly enjoyed in homes, markets or local restaurants.
A well-loved part of Seychelles cuisine, Ladob reflects the country's culinary traditions and locally available ingredients.
Shark Chutney is a comforting regional favorite, prepared in styles that may vary between families, cities and different parts of Seychelles.
Visitors often seek out Grilled Bourgeois Fish for an authentic taste of Seychelles's everyday cooking and food culture.
This traditional favorite highlights the bold, savory or gently spiced flavors associated with cooking in Seychelles.
Breadfruit Chips is widely recognized in Seychelles and is often served at casual meals, celebrations or community gatherings.
A memorable choice for travelers, Cassava Cake offers a flavorful introduction to the ingredients and techniques used across Seychelles.
This classic food is an important part of Seychelles's culinary identity and is best sampled freshly prepared.
Seychelles is home to Praslin Island's Vallée de Mai, a UNESCO World Heritage forest often described as a remnant of prehistoric vegetation, home to the coco de mer palm, which produces the largest and heaviest seed of any plant in the world, sometimes weighing over 40 pounds. The country is an archipelago of roughly 115 islands scattered across the Indian Ocean, making it one of the smallest countries in Africa by population, with most residents concentrated on just a few of the larger islands.
Seychelles is also home to Aldabra Atoll, one of the largest raised coral atolls in the world, which shelters a population of giant Aldabra tortoises numbering in the tens of thousands, among the largest tortoise populations remaining anywhere on Earth. The islands were uninhabited by humans until European sailors and settlers arrived in the 18th century, making Seychelles one of the last major landmasses in the Indian Ocean region to be permanently settled.
The country relies heavily on high-end tourism and fishing, and it has taken a notably aggressive stance on marine conservation, having designated nearly a third of its territorial waters as protected marine areas, one of the highest proportions of any country in the world.
