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The Seychelles (Seychellois Creole: Sesel) is an island nation in the Indian Ocean, northeast of Madagascar and east of Kenya. It consists of 115 islands, of which the largest are Mahe, Praslin, and La Digue. The capital and largest city is Victoria, located on the island of Mahe.
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Seychellois Creole, English, French
Languages spoken in the Seychelles are Seychellois Creole, English and French. You'll be able to get around just fine with just a little French.
Tap water is safe to drink in most areas of the Seychelles, but water quality is variable in undeveloped areas.
Chikungunya virus is a disease spread by mosquitoes, and causes flu-like symptoms. It is increasing in concern and although it is rare to die from it, the joint pain it causes can last for months.
The environment is a treasured aspect of Seychelles and there are more than 1,000 recorded species of fish around the islands and Aldabra, just one of the islands, is home to the largest population of giant tortoises in…
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the capital city
Beau Vallon is a beach resort on the northwest corner of Mahe, Seychelles. This is where the majority of Seychelles' visitors stay during their visit and is also where much of the tourist infrastructure is located.
Places in Seychelles on the World Heritage List.
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Mahé is the largest and most populous island in the Seychelles, home to 90% of the country's population and its largest airport. It is home to the national capital, Victoria.
Praslin is the second largest island of the Seychelles. Praslin lies 45 km to the northwest of Mahé.
La Digue is one of the smaller islands of the Seychelles. It is reasonably accessible, well served with accommodation and some tourist facilities, but is much quieter, picturesque and exclusive than Mahe or Praslin.
Silhouette Island is in the Seychelles. Just north is North Island, an exclusive resort.
Public transport and paid services in Seychelles.
By boat
Cat Cocos operates catamaran ferries that provide several daily crossings between Mahe and Praslin and a daily crossing extension to La Digue. The sailing normally takes one hour.
By bus
Seychelles Public Transport Corporation (SPTC) runs daily bus services on the islands of Praslin and Mahe from morning to evening on nearly every available road on the island.
By helicopter
Zil Air provides charter helicopter flights to/from most of the inner and outer Seychelles Islands. It is the only scenic flight operator in the Seychelles.
By car
Driving in Seychelles is on the left side of the road. The roads on Mahé are low-traffic, mountainous, and narrow, so caution is advised.
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Calculated from climate averages: mild daytime highs and lower rainfall. It does not account for festivals, crowds or prices.
Average conditions in Victoria
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. high | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 28° |
| Avg. low | 27° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 27° | 27° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 206 | 108 | 106 | 115 | 94 | 80 | 55 | 62 | 108 | 117 | 124 | 164 |
| Humidity | 82% | 80% | 78% | 77% | 80% | 82% | 83% | 82% | 81% | 80% | 80% | 81% |
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Budget
$60
Per person, per day
Mid-range
$160
Per person, per day
Luxury
$415
Per person, per day
| Budget | Mid-range | Luxury | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | $30 | $90 | $245 |
| Food and drink | $15 | $35 | $80 |
| Local transport | $5 | $15 | $35 |
| Activities | $10 | $20 | $55 |
Estimate from World Bank price levels (2025). Actual costs vary by city and season. World Bank
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We do not label countries as safe or unsafe. Below is the official advice from two governments, with the date it was last updated. Always read the full advice before you travel.
US Department of State
Level 1 of 4Exercise normal precautions
Exercise normal precautionin Seychelles. Some areas have increased risk. Seychelles is generally a safe destination for travelers.
UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
No advice against travel. Read the full advice before you go.
Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to: see general advice for women travellers read our guide on disability and travel abroad see general advice for LGBT+ travellers read about safety for solo and independent travel see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad Travel insurance If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency. About FCDO travel advice The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice about risks of travel to help you make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice. Get travel advice updates Sign up to get email notifications when this travel advice is updated. Follow FCDO: travel advice on X travel advice on Facebook Travel Aware on Instagram
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