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Mahe & Victoria - Island Capital

Mahe & Victoria

Mahe and Victoria anchor Seychelles with premium hospitality, Creole culture, and efficient access to the archipelago.

115
ISLANDS
30%
OCEAN PROTECTED
2
UNESCO SITES

Anse Source d'Argent

Massive granite boulders frame shallow turquoise waters and powder-fine sand - the beach that defines tropical paradise and graces countless magazine covers and screensavers.

Vallée de Mai

This UNESCO World Heritage Site on Praslin is the only place where the legendary coco de mer palm grows wild - producing the world's largest seed. Ancient, cathedral-like palm forests create a prehistoric atmosphere.

Aldabra Atoll

A UNESCO site rivalling the Galápagos - home to the world's largest population of giant tortoises (over 100,000) and extraordinary marine biodiversity in one of the most remote atolls on earth.

Mahe & Victoria

Mahe & Victoria

Mahe and Victoria anchor Seychelles with premium hospitality, Creole culture, and efficient access to the archipelago.

North Island (where William and Kate honeymooned) and Fregate Island offer luxury where barely-there villas, personal butlers, and pristine beaches coexist with giant tortoise rehabilitation programmes and coral reef restoration projects. On La Digue, bicycles remain the main transport - the island's unhurried pace is its greatest luxury.

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Mahe & Victoria

Best Time to Visit

April-May and October-November (transition months) for calmest seas and best visibility. December-March for warm temperatures. Year-round destination outside of cyclone season.

Getting There

Seychelles International Airport (SEZ) on Mahé - direct flights from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Paris, and Nairobi. No visa required for any nationality - just a valid passport.

Where to Stay

North Island ($5,000+/night), Four Seasons, and Six Senses Zil Pasyon for ultra-luxury. Le Repaire on La Digue for boutique charm. Self-catering apartments for budget travellers on Mahé.

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