🌺 What Is There to Do in Victoria, Seychelles

🏛️ 1. Sir Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke Market (Victoria Market)

The lively heart of the city.

• Fresh fish, fruits, coconuts, spices, vanilla, chilies

• Local crafts and souvenirs

• Best place to experience everyday Seychellois life
  Best time: early morning

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🕰️ 2. The Clocktower (“Little Ben”)

Victoria’s most iconic landmark.

• A miniature replica of London’s Vauxhall Clock Tower

• Great photo stop

• Located in the city center surrounded by colonial-style buildings

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🌿 3. Seychelles National Botanical Gardens

A peaceful, shaded escape just outside the busy streets.

• Home to giant Aldabra tortoises

• Fruit bats hanging in the trees

• Exotic plants and flowers

• Coco de Mer trees (iconic double-lobed coconut)

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🛕 4. Sri Navasakthi Vinayagar Hindu Temple

Colorful and ornate, this Dravidian-style temple is a standout.

• The only Hindu temple in the Seychelles

• Often decorated with flower offerings

• Beautiful, detailed carvings and vibrant exterior

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🏺 5. Seychelles National Museum of History

Small but informative.

• Creole culture, colonial history, independence

• Traditional crafts, old tools, marine artifacts

• Great for understanding the archipelago’s past

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🎨 6. Carrefour des Arts (Arts & Crafts Gallery)

A modern arts venue featuring Seychellois artists.

• Paintings, carvings, sculptures

• Exhibitions featuring island landscapes and cultural scenes

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🌸 7. Immaculate Conception Cathedral

One of the Seychelles’ oldest and most recognizable churches.

• White colonial architecture

• Peaceful interior

• Near other historical buildings

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🌅 8. Walk the Waterfront & Marina Area

Victoria’s port area is scenic and relaxing.

• See fishing boats and ferries

• Visit nearby cafés

• Great for evening strolls

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🌴 9. Mont Fleuri Cemetery

Unexpectedly beautiful and historic.

• Old tombstones

• Lush vegetation

• Offers insight into Victoria’s multicultural past

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🍽️ 10. Creole Food in Local Restaurants

Victoria is a great place to try:

• Octopus curry

• Grilled jobfish or red snapper

• Coconut lentils

• Smoked fish salad

• Breadfruit chips

Notable spots include Marie Antoinette Restaurant (just north of town), local market stalls, and small family-owned eateries.

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🛍️ 11. Souvenir Shopping

Look for:

 

• Coconut crafts

• Vanilla and cinnamon

• Local rum

• Handmade jewelry

• Seychellois art

What Is There to Do in Morne Seychellois National Park

🥾 1. Hike the Morne Seychellois Summit Trail

The park’s signature adventure.

• Highest point in Seychelles (905 m = 2,969 ft)

• Dense rainforest → mossy cloud forest

• Overlooks the entire island and the Indian Ocean
  Difficulty: Hard, full-day hike
  Highlight: Views of Victoria, Mahé’s west coast, and misty mountain ridges

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🌄 2. Hike the Copolia Trail

One of the most popular and accessible hikes.

• Granite plateau overlooking Victoria

• Carnivorous pitcher plants

• Sweeping coastal views
  Difficulty: Moderate
  Best for: Photos and sunrise hikes

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🌳 3. Hike the Morne Blanc Trail

A spectacular trail starting near the tea factory.

• Walk through misty forest

• Reaches a cliffside viewpoint facing the west coast
  Difficulty: Moderate
  Highlight: One of the best views in all of Mahé

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🍃 4. Visit the Seychelles Tea Factory & Tea Trail

Located near the park boundary.

• Tour the tea factory

• Sample Seychellois tea

• Walk scenic plantations

• Panoramic views of the western coast

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🦜 5. Explore the Mission Lodge Lookout (Venn’s Town)

A UNESCO tentative site.

• Stone ruins of a 19th-century mission school

• One of Queen Elizabeth II’s favorite viewpoints

• Overlooks forested valleys and the ocean
  Perfect for: Sunset, photography, easy access by road

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🌱 6. Discover Rare Flora & Fauna

Morne Seychellois is the most biodiverse place on Mahé.
You can find:

• Seychelles bulbul and blue pigeon

• Endemic frogs and geckos

• Pitcher plants and orchids

• Giant ferns in high-altitude forest

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🏞️ 7. Explore the Trails to Anse Major (Coastal Path)

While technically on the park’s edge, this hike is iconic.

• Coastal cliff trail

• Leads to a remote, turquoise bay (Anse Major beach)

• Ideal for snorkeling and photography

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🧭 8. Walk the Casse Dent Nature Trail

A peaceful forest path.

• Tall trees, moss, streams

• Chance to see endemic species

• Good for birdwatching
  Difficulty: Easy–Moderate

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🌧️ 9. Experience the Cloud Forest

At higher elevations, the rainforest becomes misty and otherworldly.

• Moss-covered rocks

• Low visibility, eerie atmosphere

• Cooler air (a relief from coastal humidity!)

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📸 10. Photography of Landscapes & Wildlife

The park is a paradise for:

• Jungle shots

• Mountain vistas

• Birds

• Misty forests

• Tea plantations

What Is There to Do in Praslin, Seychelles

🏝️ 1. Visit Anse Lazio (One of the World’s Top Beaches)

Often ranked among the best beaches on Earth.

• Soft white sand

• Turquoise water

• Excellent swimming and snorkeling

• Iconic granite boulders for photography

Must-see at sunrise or sunset.

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🏖️ 2. Explore Anse Georgette

A more secluded, pristine beach.

• Requires advance access permission (via Constance Lemuria Resort)

• Dramatic cliffs and ultra-clear water

• Perfect for quiet relaxation

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🌿 3. Walk Through Vallée de Mai (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

A mystical, prehistoric forest home to:

• Coco de Mer palms (world’s largest seed)

• Rare Seychelles Black Parrot

• Giant ferns and ancient forest ambiance

Iconic activity in Praslin.

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🦛 4. Meet Giant Tortoises on Curieuse Island

A short boat trip away.

• Walk among free-roaming Aldabra giant tortoises

• Trails through mangroves

• Beautiful beach on the other side of the island

Often combined with snorkeling at St. Pierre.

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🤿 5. Snorkel at St. Pierre Islet

One of Seychelles’ best natural aquariums.

• Shallow reefs

• Colorful fish

• Clear water

• Popular lunch-stop for boat tours

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⛵ 6. Take an Island-Hopping Boat Tour

From Praslin you can reach:

• Curieuse

• St. Pierre

• Cousin Island Nature Reserve (bird paradise)

• Aride Island (another wildlife sanctuary)

Great for photography + wildlife watching.

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🌅 7. Visit Côte d’Or (Anse Volbert)

The largest, liveliest beach area on Praslin.

• Beachfront cafés

• Kayaking

• Snorkeling

• Boat rental

• Local restaurants

• Beautiful long sand strip

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🏞️ 8. Relax or Hike Around Fond Ferdinand Nature Reserve

A quieter alternative to Vallée de Mai.

• Views over multiple islands

• More Coco de Mer palms

• Guided tours rich in ecology and history

Less crowded and more expansive.

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🛍️ 9. Explore Baie Sainte Anne Village

Local life + island culture.

• Jetty for ferries

• Small shops

• Local Creole eateries

• Great as a starting point for excursions

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🍽️ 10. Try Creole Cuisine

Must-try dishes:

• Octopus curry

• Grilled jobfish or red snapper

• Breadfruit chips

• Smoked fish salad

• Coconut desserts

Great places include beach cafés along Côte d’Or.

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🎣 11. Go Big Game Fishing or Sunset Cruising

Several operators offer:

• Tuna

• Wahoo

• Sailfish

• Dorado
  Or gentle sunset cruises around the island’s coastline.

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🐦 12. Birdwatching at Cousin & Aride Islands

Pristine ecosystems with species found nowhere else, including:

• Seychelles warbler

• Fairy terns

• White-tailed tropicbirds

What Is There to Do in La Digue, Seychelles

🚲 1. Explore the Island by Bicycle (THE La Digue Experience)

La Digue has very few cars—bicycling is how everyone gets around.

• Cheap, easy rentals near the jetty

• Quiet roads lined with palms and beaches

• Perfect for slow island living

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🏞️ 2. Visit Anse Source d’Argent (One of the World’s Most Photographed Beaches)

This is the beach Seychelles is known for.

• Massive, surreal granite boulders

• Shallow clear water

• Perfect sunsets

• Great for swimming and photography

Located inside L’Union Estate.

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🌿 3. Explore L’Union Estate

A historical and cultural estate with:

• Traditional copra (coconut oil) mill

• Old plantation house

• Giant tortoise pen

• Vanilla and coconut plantations

• Direct access to Anse Source d’Argent

A must-visit for history and scenery.

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🐢 4. See Giant Tortoises Roaming Free

La Digue is one of the best places to encounter Aldabra giant tortoises casually walking around.

• Some wander the roads

• More can be seen at L’Union Estate

• Great photo opportunities

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🏖️ 5. Relax at Anse Severe (Great for Snorkeling)

A peaceful, beautiful beach with:

• Calm, shallow water

• Coral and reef fish

• Excellent snorkeling

• Views toward nearby islands

Great spot for sunsets too.

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🌊 6. Discover Anse Patates

A small but dramatic beach.

• Ideal for photography

• Beautiful turquoise water

• Rocky, dramatic coastline

A short cycle from the northern hotels.

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🏄 7. Hike to Grand Anse, Petite Anse & Anse Cocos

On the island’s wild east.

• Grand Anse: huge waves, sweeping sands

• Petite Anse: more secluded, quieter

• Anse Cocos: hidden pool-like beach at the end of a scenic trail

These beaches are breathtaking but not safe for swimming during strong surf seasons.

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🐟 8. Go Snorkeling or Diving Around La Digue

Some of the best spots include:

• Ave Maria Rock

• Shark Rock

• St. Pierre (usually from Praslin, but accessible on tours)

Expect sea turtles, reef sharks, and lots of fish.

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🛍️ 9. Explore the Village Around La Passe

The island’s main village.

• Creole restaurants

• Fruit stands

• Souvenir shops

• Chill beachfront cafés

Great for slow mornings and evenings.

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🍽️ 10. Try Local Creole Food

La Digue has a small but good food scene.
Try:

• Fish grilled in banana leaves

• Octopus curry

• Ladob (sweet or savory coconut dish)

• Fresh tropical fruit juices

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🛶 11. Take a Kayak or Transparent Canoe Tour

See granite formations from the water.

• Paddle around Anse Source d’Argent

• Visit hidden coves

• Great photography opportunities

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🌅 12. Sunset Spots

Best sunset views on La Digue:

• Anse Severe

• L’Union Estate coastline

• Any west-facing beach

Curieuse is one of the best tortoise sanctuaries in the Seychelles.
Hundreds of giant tortoises wander the island freely.
You can:

• Walk beside them

• Feed them at designated areas

• Take photos up close

They are especially concentrated around Baie Laraie.

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2. Explore the Mangrove Boardwalk

A raised wooden boardwalk winds through the mangrove forest.
Along the way you’ll see:

• Crabs

• Juvenile fish in the nursery waters

• Birdlife

• Red earth contrasting with green mangroves

It’s an easy, scenic walk and a great educational stop.

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3. Hike the Baie Laraie → Anse St. José Trail

A beautiful nature trail (~1.5 km).
It passes:

• Coco de Mer palms

• Granite formations

• Red-soil landscapes unique to Curieuse

• Coastal viewpoints

Ends at the beach at Anse St. José.

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4. Visit the Doctor’s House Museum

A restored colonial-era building near Anse St. José.

• Tells the story of Curieuse’s past as a leper colony

• Displays on Creole history, old plantations, and early settlers

• Lovely architecture and seaside views

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5. Relax at Anse St. José

A long, peaceful beach with calm water.
Great for:

• Swimming

• Paddleboarding

• Picnics

• Photography

One of the island’s most scenic spots.

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6. Snorkel at St. Pierre Islet (Often Combined with Curieuse Tour)

Most Curieuse tours also stop at St. Pierre, just offshore from Praslin.
Expect:

• Extremely clear water

• Reef sharks (harmless)

• Sea turtles

• Colorful coral and fish

Among the Seychelles’ best snorkeling locations.

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7. Explore the Red-Soil Granite Landscapes

Curieuse has a distinctive rust-colored rocky terrain due to iron-rich soil.
It creates:

• Mars-like scenery

• Great contrast for photography

• Unique hiking views

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8. Enjoy a BBQ Lunch on the Beach (Common on Tours)

Boat tours from Praslin often include:

• Fresh grilled fish

• Creole sides

• Fruit

• Island-style picnic setup under the trees

It’s one of the most memorable parts of a Curieuse trip.

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9. Birdwatching

Curieuse is home to several species:

• Seychelles fody

• Seychelles blue pigeon

• Herons

• Frigatebirds overhead

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10. Simply Disconnect

 

There are no hotels on Curieuse—only day visitors.
This preserves its natural, untouched feel.