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Largest island of Seychelles
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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. The island is named in honor of the 18th century governor of Mauritius. Mahé is dominated by the granite peaks of Morne Seychellois National Park.
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If you like adrenaline, you could go zipling and rock climbing. Located at the Constance Ephelia resort, SMAC Adventures has created a series of aerial Ziplines that are suspended both within and above the forest canopy. They have also developed the possibility to climb an 18-meter high natural granite rock face.
They offer a guided tour through the scenic terraces of tea plants at Morne Blanc. You will learn how the leaves are picked, blended, processed and packaged. You will also be able to buy tea!
Right on the white sandy beach. The atmosphere is laid-back, and you can enjoy cocktails and snacks.
You can cook your own meat fish or seafood on hot stones for a "hot rock" barbecue.
This restaurant offers an authentic creole experience. The menu has remained unchanged since the restaurant first opened in 1972. You will taste traditional Creole Seychellois dishes such as curries, parrotfish and tuna steaks. They use local organic ingredients. They have a good selection of wine.
Self-catering apartments, 2-bedroom, ideal guesthouse for families, fully equipped kitchen, sitting area, air-conditioning, sea view, parking available. Airport pickup possible, also reachable by bus from airport (15 min).
By taxi
Taxis are the most expensive way to get around, but they can still be the best option in some situations.
By car
Getting around on Mahé can be quite a time consuming exercise without your own vehicle. On average a rental car in Seychelles costs SR1,200 per day.
By bike
Mahé is only 28 kilometres (16 mi) in length. Biking around the island will get you where you want to go at your own pace. You can find bike rental places.
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the national capital.
probably the most popular beach in the islands
There are few tropical rainforests in the world that have been left in their original pristine condition whilst free of all the nasty tropical diseases like zika or malaria – while there are close competitors in Australia and Singapore, there is no better example than the Seychellois island of Mahé's national park, Morne Seychellois National Park (French: Parc national du Morne Seychellois).
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