Europe
Seychelles
If you’re a lover of paradise beaches lifted fresh from the pages of a holiday brochure, the 115 islands which make up Seychelles are blessed with hundreds of them. Beyond the beach, there’s no shortage of scenic hikes and the turquoise shallows are a snorkeler’s dream. So leave your stresses and worries on the plane, and prepare for the holiday of a lifetime.
Average Temperature (°C)
Summer
30
Autumn
27
Winter
26
Interesting Fact
Victoria, the capital of the Seychelles, is the smallest in the world and can be easily explored on foot in less than a day.
Ideal for...
Island-hopping
With 115 coral and granite islands, Seychelles is a great place to take to the seas. Among the top stop-offs are Cousin Island with its fantastic birdlife and hawksbill and green turtles, and Curieuse Island with its giant tortoises (part of a conservation programme). Make sure to take along a picnic and snorkel gear.
Gardens
Anse Royal’s tropical Jardin du Roi is divinely scented by the native spices grown there. Set in the hills, it has glorious coastal views, a small museum in the former planter’s house and a pretty café-restaurant serving Creole dishes. Meanwhile, the National Botanical Gardens in Victoria have rows of coco de Mer palms, a spice grove, giant tortoises and even an area of rainforest inhabited by fruit bats.
Accommodation
From luxury spa-resorts perfect for couples’ breaks or honeymoons to family-friendly accommodation with kids’ clubs and other great facilities, Seychelles has a wonderful choice of resorts.
Something Different
Water sports and boat-trips
Get out and about on the water all around Seychelles, whether’s snorkelling, diving, kayaking or SUP paddle-boarding or taking it easy as you absorb the sights and sounds from a glass-bottomed boat.
Horse-riding
Stables around Mahé have horses for all ages and abilities, with the most popular rides being through the mangroves and along pristine beaches.
