Seychelles lies northeast of Madagascar, an archipelago of 115 islands islands in the Indian Ocean at the eastern edge of the Somali Sea with roughly 98,000 citizens. Its capital and largest city, Victoria, is 1,500 kilometres (800 nautical miles) east of mainland Africa.

Seychelles is a melting pot of many cultures which have commingled and coexisted since the first settlement of the islands in 1770. The three main inhabited islands are Mahé, Praslin and La Digue and the official languages are English, French and Seychellois Creole.

The Seychellois are a colourful and harmonious blend of different nationalities from across the globe, all of whom have brought something of their own customs and cultures to create a well-integrated, harmonious and vibrant modern island state with a distinct culture enriched from many continents. Where other nations live in fear of their neighbours, Seychelles has successfully woven disparate influences into a live-and let-live philosophy in which harmony has become a way of life.

In Victoria ( the world’s tiniest capital) a Roman Catholic cathedral sits beside an Anglican cathedral, a Seventh Day Adventist Church, a mosque, a Hindu Temple, and halls of worship for several other denominations.

Seychelles weather overview

Most of the 90 Indian Ocean islands that make up the Seychelles are low-lying although Mahe, the largest in the group, has a hilly terrain.

They lie outside the cyclone belt but rainfall everywhere is moderate to heavy all year, particularly between October and March and on their southern coasts, which are exposed to the southeast trade winds.

Despite all the rain, the climate is delightfully sunny with temperatures high but tolerable and humidity tempered by soft ocean breezes - hence the islands' popularity with holidaymakers. The driest months are June to August.

The hottest time of year in Mahe, Seychelles is normally April. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 30°C with high heat and humidity.

In terms of rainfall, January is usually the wettest month in Mahe, Seychelles with 381mm on average. There are normally 19 days in January with some rain.

The sunniest time of year in Mahe, Seychelles is normally May with bright sunshine on average for 68% of daylight hours; that's 8 hours of sunshine per day.

The sea is usually at its warmest in Mahe, Seychelles in April when the water temperature reaches 30°C.

Where to stay

Seychelles offers a legendary choice of world-class, five-star accommodation in renowned international hotel chains and even sumptuous private villas with a standard of service and accommodation to match on the main islands of Mahé, Praslin and La Digue and also in a few, choice and exclusive island resorts.

Increasingly however, there exists a fine, ever-burgeoning portfolio of affordable smaller hotels, guesthouses and self-caterings where to savour not only the finest cuisine but also authentic elements of the unique Creole lifestyle.

In the diverse Seychelles accommodation scene, there is most definitely something for everyone irrespective of budget – your keys to a memorable experience of Seychelles.

Below are some 5* hotels In Seychelles:

• Anantara Maia Seychelles Villas
• Kempinski Seychelles Resort
• Hilton Seychelles Labriz Resort & Spa
• STORY Seychelles
• Raffles Seychelles
• Hilton Seychelles Northolme Resort & Spa
• Four Seasons Resort Seychelles
• Savoy Seychelles Resort & Spa
• Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches Island
• Fisherman's Cove Resort
• Banyan Tree Seychelles

Passport Visa Requirements

No visas are required to enter the Seychelles, irrespective of nationality. However, all visitors, including children must be in possession of a valid passport for the entire duration of stay, a return or onward flight ticket, proof of a booking confirmation for accommodation (for the first three nights at least, including contact details), and sufficient funds for the length of stay (approximately €135 / $150 per day). It is on the presentation of these documents that you will be granted and issued free of charge a Visitor’s Permit which is valid for three months from the date of issue.

Tips:

• Currency: Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
• Language: English, French and Seychellois
• Driving side: Left

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