The Must-See Best Places to Visit in Seychelles/Attractions

Vacation fantasies come true in the Seychelles, a stunning tropical paradise with white sand beaches, turquoise seas, and magnificent accommodations—not exactly what you’d expect to find in Africa. With 115 islands (many of which are uninhabited), the Seychelles archipelago offers a plethora of potential vacation spots.

With all the amazing sights to see in the Seychelles, how can you choose just one? Although most tourists opt to remain on Mahé or Praslin, we recommend island hopping because there is so much to see. Where to go in the Seychelles for the most interesting scuba diving? Whether it’s tiny enough to cycle around, one of the private islands, or the farthest Outer Islands. Indulge in a few days of pure luxury.

Scuba diving in the Seychelles is top-notch year-round, but if you want picture-perfect conditions with visibility of up to 30 meters, you’ll have to visit between April and May or October and November.

1. Mahé Island:

Among the Seychelles islands, Mahé boasts the most landmass and the most sandy bays, the most famous of which being Baie Beau Vallon. With its miles of shoreline, excellent swimming, great diving and snorkeling, and abundance of eateries, this beach might be ranked among the top in Africa.

Hiring a car and driving around Mahé will allow you to see all the sights that the island has to offer. Victoria is one of the smallest capital cities in the world, so take your time driving through tea and vanilla plantations, along winding tiny roads through forested hills, and down into the city. Enjoy a morning stroll down Victoria’s wide boulevards and stop by the local markets to peruse the exotic fruits and spices. While you’re there, be sure to pick up some pareos (sarongs) and handcrafted jewelry.

2. Praslin:

Praslin is one of the most popular Seychelles islands, but it’s less crowded than Mahé and has a coastline full of hidden coves, so you can easily discover a beach without any tourists. When you’re sick of the beach, head to the Vallée de Mai’s ancient forests, which are a World Heritage Site. There you may witness rare black parrots, enormous palm trees, and the “love nut” coco-de-mer seeds, which are shaped like a tropical fruit.

A concentration of hotels, restaurants, shops, and bars give this safe swimming beach a bustling environment — at least by Seychelles standards!— at Anse Volbert, commonly known as Côte d’Or, the primary tourist center. So, Praslin is a great pick for anyone who want a little bit of everything: peace and attractions.

3. La Digue:

La Digue, one of the most beautiful islands in the Seychelles, is probably the setting for those picture-perfect getaways. As it always has been on this relaxed small island, the traditional Seychellois way of life persists, and the greatest way to see the island is to ride a bike, just like the majority of the inhabitants.

Get your bike on and pedal to palm-lined beaches like the world-renown La Digue Beach, nestled between towering boulders; swim in crystal-clear warm water; and bask in the sun on Anse Source d’Argent, widely regarded as one of the most stunning beaches in the world and among the top six in Africa.