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About Seychelles
The very definition of a picture-postcard destination, the countless talc-white sands and the turquoise waters of the Seychelles have played many a starring role in travel programmes and glossy magazines across the globe. Laden with coconut palms, the appeal of these islands is overwhelming, with alluring blends of food and spices, deep green mountains and delicate coral reefs.
Our Travellers Guide
Beaches
This idyllic tropical island is a beach dweller’s paradise, from the bustling beaches of Mahe and the tranquil shores of Praslin to far-flung coral islands, home to secluded coves.
Sports
Just as popular for its watersports as it is for its beaches, the steady trade winds of May and October draw yachtsmen and windsurfers the world over, while the countless coral beds lying beneath the ocean are simply a diver’s dream.
Local tastes
Mix spicy African chutneys and fiery Indian curries, a dash of French and British flavours and a splash of Chinese zest and you’ll have the Seychelles’ exotic Creole cuisine, best savoured with the island’s tremendous seafood.
Evening flavour
On an island which dawdles along at a snail’s pace, it’s no wonder nightlife here is just as relaxed, with clusters of restaurants and beach bars, and entertainment mainly focused within the hotels.
Best buys
Creole handicrafts and foodstuffs make for superb gifts. Buy mother-of-pearl and shell jewellery, basketware made from raffia and palm and bamboo woodwork, not forgetting the Seychelles’ quintessential souvenir, the coco-de-mer nut.
Live the Experience
For a slice of traditional island life, explore La Digue by bicycle, the island’s favoured mode of transport. Visit Anse Source d’Argent Island, with its mammoth granite boulders and fabulous flora and fauna.
When to go: The seasons are shaped by the trade winds, with warmer spells from October to May.
GMT: + 4 hrs
Language: English, French and Creole.
Currency: Seychelles rupee
Dates for the diary: For a snapshot of Creole culture, head for the Festival Kreol, held every year in the last week of October.
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