The Seychelles is an archipelago of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean, off East Africa. It's home to numerous beaches, coral reefs and nature reserves, as well as rare animals such as giant Aldabra tortoises. Mahé, a hub for visiting the other islands, is home to capital Victoria. It also has the mountain rainforests of Morne Seychellois National Park and beaches, including Beau Vallon and Anse
One hundred and fifteen islands make up the Seychelles archipelago so how do you choose where to go and what to do? Whether you want to laze on a tropical beach, take part in water sports, browse local markets or discover jungle-clad mountains this guide will help you narrow down your choices. Anse Source d'Argent beach, the most beautiful spot in the Seychelles. Anse Source d'Argent, located on the island of La Digue, is often praised as one of the most photogenic beaches in the world
European and British, African, Indian and even Moorish cultures are intertwined in the traditions of Seychelles people. All these cultures are reflected in the speech of the Creoles and in the art: music, dances, theatre. But of course the greatest asset is the language. It was granted the official status in 1981.
Seychellois Creole people are an ethnic group native to Seychelles, who speak Seychellois Creole. They are the predominant ethnic group in the country. The majority of the people living in the Seychelles are referred to as Seychellois. They are of Creole, East African and Malagasy origin
95% Seychellois speak Seychellois Creole (Seselwa) derived from French. French and English are both also spoken.
The Seychelles climate is tropical, with daily temperatures of between 24 and 30 °C (75 - 86 °F). The ocean temperature stays at around 26 °C (79 °F) all year-round. Even in the early morning hours, the temperature in the Seychelles does not usually fall below 20 °C (68 °F).
Best time to visit April through to October during the drier months. The long rains run from November through to March, with the wettest months being January and February. The winter months then run from May through to the end of October offering dry weather. April and May are green and verdant, whilst September and October can feel dry. Temperatures are cooler during the winter months.
