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The Republic of the Seychelles is an archipelago of 115 granite and coral islands spread across almost one million square kilometres, lying just south of the equator towards the heart of the Indian Ocean. The largest raised coral atoll, Aldabra, can be found here – now designated as a World Heritage site, the atoll is home for close to 150,000 giant tortoises, the worlds’ largest.

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The 115 coral and granite islands of Seychelles are pure, tropical paradise. Quite possibly the world’s most idyllic beach destination, it’s little wonder most visitors are drawn here to relax on the white-gold, powder-soft beaches and bathe in the crystal-clear turquoise waters. Whether you wish to castaway on your own slice of private beach or go snorkelling, diving, waterskiing, windsurfing or sailing it’s up to you.

But there’s more to Seychelles than just beaches. The lush, wild interior of the islands is home to soaring mountains and tangled rainforest trails. And while you won’t find the diversity of mainland Africa, there’s plenty of incredible wildlife and nature, including giant tortoises, turtle colonies, fruit bats, a myriad of bird species and exotic flora like the native Coco de Mer palms.

Don’t forget to make time to visit one of the smallest and most charming capital cities in the world, Port Victoria on Mahé.

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Nestled off the east coast of Africa, the Republic of Seychelles is an archipelago of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean. Mother Nature was extremely generous with her bounty here.

Mahé is the largest and most densely populated island, but is by no means overcrowded. With around 60 idyllic beaches and coves, you can find your own private hideaway or head to one of the bigger resorts for a variety of water sports. Port Victoria, one of the world’s smallest capitals, is a pretty town with a number of cultural and historical attractions, and sensational botanic gardens.

Praslin, the second largest island, is more remote and peaceful with a fine selection of golden beaches, idyllic valleys, and unique nature, including rare bird and lizard species and Seychelles flora.

La Digue is a magnet for photographers, eager to capture the essence of a tropical island. There are few cars here and the main mode of transport is ox carts and bicycles, giving it a feeling of timelessness.

North Island is a place of true luxury and the site of a conservation project. Guest numbers are limited, while giant tortoises outnumber the human population by two to one.

There are more than 70 satellite islands, many uninhabited and some containing exclusive beach resorts for those wanting complete privacy.

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MORE ABOUT THE SEYCHELLES

The main island, Mahe, contains almost 90% of the total population leaving many of the outlying islands either very sparsely inhabited or uninhabited, save for some superb lodges offering idyllic beach experiences where the worries and pace of everyday life can be left behind. Islands such as North Island, Silhouette, Praslin, Fregate and Denis, to name but a few.

Arguably the most incredible resort in the Seychelles is on North Island (Ile du Nord) and is named the same, being the only resort on the island. Located some 11 miles off the north coast of Mahe, North Island has undergone a comprehensive rehabilitation and conservation programme, restoring its endemic flora and fauna. Now more than 200 plant species exist as well as endemic invertebrates and reptiles.

The Seychelles is truly an Indian Ocean paradise, ideal for honeymooners or families alike, with crystal blue warm waters, supporting a huge diversity of marine life, making it superb for scuba diving, snorkelling or for just a dip to cool down before lunch.

The climatic seasons in the Seychelles can be split into three distinct patterns

Between November & March – is the Green season with temperatures generally in excess of 30C but with a high chance of rain. Sea temperatures are 27-29C with excellent visibility – up to 40 metres;

Between April & Jun – is a transitional period; the climate is pleasant with little wind or rain. The ocean is flat and visibility superb.

Between July & October – is the dry season and offers the sunniest time of the year with more comfortable temperatures of between 25-30C. Sea temperatures are around 25C with poor to reasonable underwater visibility of 5-15 metres.

The turtle nesting season is at night from January to September with hatchlings appearing from March through to November.

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WHEN TO GO

With a year-round warm tropical climate, there isn’t a bad time to visit. April to September is the driest period, while the northwest trade winds from October to March can bring rain and humidity.

Temperatures

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun
Low (°C)	24	24	25	25	25	25
High (°C)	29	30	30	31	30	28

	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Low (°C)	23	24	24	24	24	24
High (°C)	28	28	28	29	30	30

Rainfall

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun
Avg (mm)	379	262	167	177	124	63

	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Avg (mm)	80	97	121	206	215	281

Currency	SCR
Capital City	Victoria
Population	80 thousand
Language	Seychellois, English
Time Zone	GMT +4:00

NEED TO KNOW

When travelling anywhere new it’s good to understand a little bit more about your destination. Below are a few additional details about Seychelles.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The Republic of Seychelles is an island country spanning an archipelago of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean, some one thousand miles from the coast of Africa and to the north-east of Madagascar. It is the smallest African nation with a total population estimated to be well under 100,000.

The islands had no indigenous people so the current Seychellois comprise immigrants of African, French, Indian and Chinese descent. The Seychelles was a former French colony.

The capital of the Seychelles is Victoria on the main island of Mahe.