An Overview
The Republic of Seychelles is an archipelagic state consisting of 115 tropical islands in the Indian Ocean with lush green vegetation.
The islands fall into two categories, the ’41 granitic islands’ that form the backbone of Seychelles’ tourism offerings, accessible through a selection of day trips, and then the remoter ‘outer coral islands’ where at least an overnight stay is essential.
There are three Main or Public Islands in Seychelles, namely Mahé, Praslin, and La Digue. All offer wonderful beach experiences with a wide range of activities. Mahé is the largest of the three and home to most of the country's population, where Victoria the capital is situated.
The Landscape
Seychelles is known for its picturesque beaches, ecological diversity, dense tropical forests, hills, and the deep azure ocean that surrounds it, all of which combine to make the archipelago world-famous.
Getting Around
The most popular and easiest way to travel between Mahé, Praslin, and La Digue is by ferry. The rest of the islands can be reached by chartered boat or by a private helicopter ride. The main ferry company runs its catamarans regularly between the main islands.
A propellor plane operates between Mahé and Praslin, this takes just 15 minutes and, assuming there are no clouds, gives you a stunning view from above Seychelles.
There are taxi, car hire, and public bus services available on Mahé and Praslin islands. Bike hire is also available in Praslin.
On La Digue island, there is no public transport, and very few cabs are available. Renting bicycles and walking are the most common ways to move from place to place. Ox carts can also be used for travelling short distances.
