Shade Sails Victoria

Shade Sails Victoria

Seychelles Travel Guide

A beautiful group of over 100 tropical islands in the western Indian Ocean Seychelles. This is a tropical paradise with its coral beaches and clear water, with its many shades of blue and green. Being only 1,000 miles from the coast of Africa, the rhythms, colors and flavors of Africa make the islands an attractive tourist destination. Other features of these islands are steep green hills, huge boulders and a surprising range of birds and plants.

The largest island is Mahe in the Seychelles, Victoria is the capital Mahe. What is five miles wide and 17 miles long. The majority of the population is concentrated in the other islands of Mahe and Praslin and La Digue are, but they are sparsely populated. The majority of the inhabitants of Seychelles are a mixture of various ethnic groups who settled in the country.

You need to plan your trip to Seychelles in accordance with what you want to do. If you are interested in windsurfing and sailing, then in May and October are the best months to choose. For divers the best time is March to May or September-November, the weather is generally calm and wind. The high season for tourists in general in December to January and July to August. There are heavy rains in January and during the months from December to March, could have a little cyclonic weather, windy and gray.

Air Seychelles is the national airline and the international airport is based in Victoria, Mahé. American continent there are no direct flights, but also in Europe, Africa and Mauritius can fly directly to the islands. Once there, the best way to get around is by car. Several international companies have branches in the rental car Seychelles. It is also possible to travel on taxis, which can be rented or half-day visits. Most drivers are excellent guides. Bus travel is cheap and convenient to go to and from hotels and sometimes does tourism. But only works until 6:00, with limited services.

There are several official languages in Seychelles. They are English, French and Creole. The local currency is the rupee, banks and hotels and bureaux de change. Major credit cards are widely accepted in many tourism establishments, but can not be allowed in the village shops.

You can book your hotel in Seychelles to save time and money. Various discounts are available and there is a wide range of accommodation available. You can get apartments at five star hotels. There are strict regulations and new government buildings can not be higher than the palm, so you can enjoy all levels of the big city comfort and convenience, but the decor is typical and Traditional Seychelles.

So come to the Seychelles, and make your holiday memorable more!

About the Author

Article written by Pascal Esparon, CEO of Espace Seychelles Ltd. Offers honeymoon packages, holiday packages and vacation packages in Seychelles.