The 11 most beautiful places to visit in Seychelles

Seychelles evokes paradisiacal beaches and Azur sky. Come and visit the Seychelles to discover its wonders!

To visit the Seychelles, we must long distance ourselves from our good France . They are located west of the Indian Ocean, not far north of Madagascar .

They were discovered in the early 16th century by the Portuguese explorer Vasco de Gama, but owe their name to a Frenchman: Jean Moreau Sscales, financial controller of Louis XV. Seychelles was ranked as a French colony for 60 years, from 1756 to 1814, and then a British colony until 1976. Since then, the archipelago of 115 islands has formed an independent Republic, a member of the Commonwealth and the Francophonie.

Today and ever since, Seychelles are real gems, island beauties with reefs and beaches that are no longer described. Preserved by this insularity, Seychelles is admirable guardians of nature, offering refuge to many animal and plant species.

1. Atoll d’Aldabra

Aldabra Atoll is one of the largest atolls in the world. It includes only four large islands, and a shallow lagoon. These islands are home to a large coral population, and therefore a dense aquatic fauna and flora. You can see more than 150,000 giant turtles, the highest density in the world.

Its isolation preserves it from any human degradation, but it is still possible to approach it. Prepare your mask, tuba and palms and explore this protected area, which is part of UNESCO’s World Heritage.

2. Vallée de Mai (Praslin)

The Mai Valley is a natural park, if not the most beautiful in the world. It is an important tropical and primitive forest, also classified as UNESCO World Heritage. A true paradise for senses, the Vallée de Mai will make you discover animal and plant species sometimes endemic. The black parrot or the Seychelles coconut tree, for example, are seychelloc species. Also, there is the famous sea coconut, more familiarly known as coco-fesses, which draws its name from its singular form...

The Mai Valley stretches over 19 hectares, you can’t see everything there, but take the time to explore it.

3. Union Estate Park (La Digue)

You can’t consider visiting Seychelles without going through the coconut tree on the island of Digue. Magnificent space on an ancient colonial plantation, Union Estate is a farmed wood house that cultivates coconut and vanilla. The tooling is old and part of the harvest is always done according to tradition. It is a wonderful place that offers a window on the colonial past of Seychelles and as we often represent it.

Also, impregnate yourself with the greenery and smells that reign over the park. You can greet a few terrestrial turtles that enjoy life in their enclosures. The Union Estate Park allows cycling tours, following of course, the trails reserved for practice.

4. Beach of Anse Source d’Argent (La Digue)

Probably one of the best known beaches in Seychelles, if not in the world. Treasure of the natural world, it is a very quiet long beach whose access is unfortunately only made by the Union State Park.

However, if its access is reserved only to those who agree to pay the entrance to the park, it is increasingly visited. It attracts visitors who all dream of discovering this unspoiled space, with white and fine sand. The beach certainly owes its name to the many gray granite rocks that scatter its coast. Imposing and decorated with coconut trees and palm trees, the sun colores them from sunrise to sunset, varying shades to orange.

5. Victoria (Mahé)

The capital of Seychelles, Victoria, is located on Mahé Island. Like its archipelago, it is a very green and beautiful city. It is a must-see of the island because it offers magnificent views of the colonial past of the Seychelles.

Some buildings have preserved architecture, with wood exteriors and raised terraces. Visiting Seychelles is also facing its past and discovering some of its history. Very interesting, as it gives the city an aspect of open-air museum. Discover in particular the silver reproduction of Big Ben , downtown, called Clock Tower.

In addition, the very dense greenery reminds you that seychellois are at the heart of preserving what is around them. Make a stop at the Port-Victoria: it has pirates’ port airs, as one can imagine.

6. Denis Island

Denis Island is a coral island, 1.3 km2. Very small and very green, it does not shelter more than 100 people. It is a private property, operated mainly for tourism thanks to the rental of wooden cottages.

However, this is one of the best places to visit Seychelles from the coast via the practice of snorkeling. Denis Island is lined by coral reefs. It therefore allows many aquatic species to live: sea turtles, rays, small sharks (inoffensive), butterfly fish or surgeons... This makes her one of the most beautiful places in Seychelles, because on earth as under water, you will take your eyes full of it!

7. Natural aquariums Madame Zabre and the Pass de Tambi (Desroches)

On Desroches Island, there are two beautiful natural aquariums in which to swim and discover wildlife:

• The aquarium Madame Zabre
• Tambi Pass

The crystalline water of the place will offer you a fabulous, incredibly limpid and luminous diving experience. Because the beauty of a place is not only on its land but also under the surface of its waters. Visiting Seychelles is certainly beaches, forests, but also exceptional, preserved and rich seabeds.

8. Bird Island

Here is an island that has not stolen its name. Bird Island, or Bird Island, is a protected territory that houses millions of birds. Hirondelles, sterns, straw-en-queue, white gygis... they are hundreds of species that elect refuge on this island. A huge sandy beach borders this island whose centre is composed of a forest and green spaces: ideal for birds. It is a wonderful show that the one to be able to observe the birds of all species, torment, torment or to descend into the water rich in fish.

It is possible to sleep there, but in a very basic comfort: respect for ecological balance prevails on the well-being of tourists

9. Anse Intendance Beach (Mahé)

This is another beach that is widely worth the detour. On Mahé Island, it is said that it is the most beautiful in the area. Like many others, it is made of white sand and fine and is lined with a naturally clear turquoise water. But she has a peculiarity that makes her unique: her denial. Importantly, it has the effect of making waves much more powerful than elsewhere.

Moreover, surf lovers made one of their favourite spots. The beach of Anse Intendance has a long border of palm trees and coconut trees, giving it wide shaded spaces. Ideal, so, when you need to rest for a moment and avoid redness!

10. Morne Seychellois National Park (Mahé)

The Morne Seychellois National Park is not to be confused with the Gros-Morne National Park , located at Canada . Although it is two natural spaces, they both have different landscapes.

Mont du Morne Blanc and Morne Seychellois peak at 667 metres and 906 metres respectively. The park set around them occupies 20% of the island of Mahé, covering 3045 hectares. It offers hiking trails in the heart of a tropical forest, where you can cross wild animals of all kinds. Don’t be afraid to escape for a moment, take altitude. The beauty of its places will make you visit the Seychelles in a new way, connected to nature.

11. Frégate Island

Minuscule islet 56 kilometers from the island of Mahé, the island of Frégate is a paradise concentrate. Its hills, dense forest and beaches are faithful to the reputation of Seychelles.

Despite its small size, 2 kilometers wide over a single length, this islet is truly a peach in the Seychelles Archipelago. This is the ideal place to relax with nature, thanks to the luxurious spa on the island, the Fregate Island Private. For those who prefer fishing, the waters bordering the island of Frégate are perfect. Few people are rich in fish and their funds are fabulous!

If you are staying at the hotel, cooks will even prepare your fish freshly fished according to local tradition!