Seychelles is a travel destination in Eastern Africa. Its capital is Victoria. July and August are its two best months to visit, ranked on 1991–2020 climate averages.
Top places to visit in Seychelles
Anse Source d'Argent, La Digue (beach) — Granite-boulder dreamscape beach — pink sand, cow-sized boulders, and shallow turquoise water, consistently voted the world's most photographed beach.
Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve (natural) — UNESCO prehistoric palm forest — the only wild habitat of the Coco de Mer palm and the endemic Black Parrot.
Beau Vallon Beach, Mahé (beach) — The most popular beach on the main island — gentle surf, snorkelling, water sports, and a vibrant beachside market.
Anse Lazio, Praslin (beach) — Perfect crescent in the shadow of a granite headland — clear blue water, granite boulders, and shaded by tropical almond trees.
Victoria (city) — World's smallest capital city — the Silver Clock Tower, Sir Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke Market, and the colourful Hindu temples.
Cousine Island (natural) — Private conservation island — 95 % natural reserve hosting Hawksbill turtles, Seychelles Warblers, and free wandering tortoises.
Morne Blanc Trail (natural) — Steep 1.5 km misty rainforest hike to Mahé's most dramatic viewpoint at 667 m — pitcher plants, jellyfish trees, and orchids.
Curieuse Island (natural) — Managed tortoise sanctuary — 300 giant tortoises roam freely through mangroves and a former leper colony colonial doctor's house.
Fregate Island (beach) — Ultra-exclusive private island with magpie robins, hawksbill turtles, and Rock Anse — perhaps the most private beach on Earth.