Top 10 Things to Do in the Seychelles

The islands of Seychelles offer a mix of beaches, forests, and natural landscapes to explore. Visitors can enjoy soft sand, clear waters, coral reefs, wildlife, hiking trails, and local markets. Activities include snorkelling, diving, nature walks, and cultural experiences across the islands.

Relax at Beau Vallon Beach (Mahé)

The beach, Beau Vallon, offers soft white sand, clear turquoise waters, and soft lapping waves, inviting visitors to swim, walk along the shore, and explore the surrounding hills. Tourists can relax, enjoy the scenery, and experience the area's natural beauty. 

Visit Anse Source d’Argent (La Digue) 

Anse Source d’Argent, on La Digue Island, features granite boulders, soft white sand, and shallow turquoise waters. Visitors can enter via L'Union Estate, explore a traditional copra mill, and see giant tortoises. 

Chill at Anse Lazio (Praslin)

Anse Lazio has a long crescent of white sand, backed by takamaka trees and framed by granite boulders. The clear turquoise waters are calm and sheltered by offshore reefs, making swimming safe.

Snorkelers can see reef fish near the boulders and, occasionally, hawksbill turtles. The wide shoreline prevents overcrowding, and small cafés provide convenience for visitors spending time at the beach.

Discover Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve, Praslin Island 

Vallée de Mai, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, features ancient palm trees, including the coco de mer, with large leaves, tall trunks, thick vines, and rare orchids. Many of the plants grow only in the Seychelles.

Visitors may see the Seychelles black parrot in the trees. Several marked paths let people walk through the forest, and guides explain the plants, animals, and local stories.

Meet Giant Tortoises

Aldabra tortoises live on Moyenne Island, a small national park and tortoise sanctuary, or on Curieuse Island, another sanctuary with more tortoises. Guided tours allow visitors to see them in these locations.

They are also found on the main islands. On Mahe, they are in the Seychelles National Botanical Gardens in Victoria. On Praslin, they live in Fond Ferdinand Nature Reserve, and on La Digue, some are at L’Union Estate near Anse Severe Beach.

Snorkel and Dive in Sainte Anne Marine National Park

Ste. Anne Marine National Park lies about 5 km from the main island of Mahé and encompasses 6 islands: Ste Anne, Ile Moyenne, Ile Ronde, Ile Longue, Ile Cachée, and Ile aux Cerfs.

The park has extensive coral reefs, where snorkelers can observe corals of various shapes, sizes, and colours. It also contains one of the largest areas of seagrass meadows among the granitic islands, and green turtles are often seen feeding there.

Hike in Morne Seychellois National Park

Morne Seychellois National Park, on Mahe, covers about 3,045 hectares, more than 20% of the island. It includes mangroves, tropical forests, and mountains, with a trail network of over 15 km.

The park has several trails, including Copolia, Mare Aux Cochons, Salazie, Trois Frères, Anse Major, Morne Blanc, and Dans Gallas. Visitors can follow multiple trails in the park, each differing in distance and difficulty, to explore wooded areas, mountainous terrain, and local wildlife. The highest point, Morne Seychellois, rises to 905 metres (3,000 ft). 

Go Island-Hopping

Mahé, Praslin, and La Digue form the main islands, with smaller ones like Curieuse, St. Pierre, Cousin, and Félicité scattered like gems around them. Travellers can take boats or planes to hop between these islands, explore their beaches, walk along nature trails, and snorkel in the clear turquoise waters. 

Wander Around Victoria 

Visit Victoria Market, the Botanical Gardens, and landmarks such as the Victoria Clocktower to experience Seychellois culture and shop for local crafts.

Sample Creole Cuisine & Local Markets

On weekends, visitors can stroll along the beachside footpath and browse the stalls. They can buy souvenirs, try local foods at reasonable prices, and hear local music played nearby. 

Content Disclaimer: Travel information is for general guidance only. Attraction access, timings, transport, weather, and activities in Seychelles may change without notice. Please check official local sources before travelling.