THESE ARE THE SEYCHELLES’ 10 MUST-DO ACTIVITIES
The Seychelles is an island paradise in the Indian Ocean, off the east coast of Africa. With 115 islands to choose from, the Seychelles has enough to offer beach and sea enthusiasts.
The Seychelles
The three main Seychelles islands are Mahé, Praslin, and La Digue. Mahe, the Seychelles’ largest island, is home to the majority of the country’s residents and serves as the main tourist entry point, featuring some of the best beach resorts in the country.
Praslin, Seychelles’ second largest island, has beautiful beaches and a range of Seychelles private island resorts, making it an ideal base for exploring. Despite its size, the island’s small population makes it an excellent island retreat and one of the greatest wedding sites in Seychelles.
The islands of the Seychelles are close together, and people can use the Inter-Island Ferry Services to travel between them. The journey from Mahe to Praslin takes around 50 minutes, while the journey from Praslin to La Digue takes about 15 minutes. Island hopper flights from Mahe to Praslin take about 15 minutes.
1. La Digue — A Return to the Past
The island of La Digue is like a fly captured in amber, preserved for all time for everyone to see. It’s a small island with few automobiles, few paved roads, and some of the most beautiful beaches in the Seychelles.
Hire a bike from one of the many vendors near the harbor and ride to the stunning Anse Source D’Argent or Anse Coco beaches, then head to Veuve Nature Reserve to look for the Seychelles Black Paradise Flycatcher, one of the world’s rarest birds.
2. Explore Praslin’s Hidden Waterfall
The Praslin Waterfall appears to remain unrecognized. It isn’t mentioned in any of the guidebooks, and a simple Google search only gives a few ambiguous results. There are no signs along the way, either.
I’m not sure if they’re trying to hide it since it’s so beautiful. Praslin Waterfall, less than a half-kilometer from the UNESCO World Heritage Site Vallée De Mai, is well worth a visit, and you’ll most likely have it to yourself!
3. Go on a trip to a new country.
Okay, so I’m exaggerating a little here, but Grand Fond (also known as Zimbabwe by the locals) is still a great place to visit if you want to see the island’s northeast. With panoramic views of Anse Possession and Curieuse Island, it is Praslin Island’s highest point.
4. Eat like a native.
Many creole takeout restaurants can be found all across the islands, and they offer excellent value as well as good food! Sample fish curries, lamb stews, savory kinds of rice, and a variety of other cuisines that change daily for less than £4 per person! Our favorite restaurants were Gala on La Digue, Breeze in Grand Anse, and Coco Rouge in Baie St Anne.
5. Explore a New World
I had never snorkeled before I visited the Seychelles, and it was an experience I struggled to surpass! Getting a glimpse of the spectacular undersea world was exciting. Three times a week, the Story Seychelles Hotel offers guided snorkeling experiences for adults and children, or you can venture out on your own.
Snorkeling is one of Seychelles’ most popular adventurous sports. At the Pool Cabana, the resort provides snorkeling equipment. The Reef Safari is a full-day tour jam-packed with activities and excitement.
Sail the waters, go snorkeling beneath the waves, and sample Creole food. A few places to visit include Baie Ternay Marine Park, Port Launay, Sunset Beach, Anse Major, Anse Soleil, Anse Royal, and Anse Takamaka.
6. Discover the world’s heaviest (and sexiest!) seed.
Vallée De Mai and Vallée De Mai are two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Seychelles. It is part of a large wildlife reserve in Praslin’s interior. Two of the rainforest’s attractions are the critically endangered black parrot and the world-famous Coco de Mer palm, both native to the Seychelles.
The true source of the Coco de Mer, a mysterious “coconut from the sea” that washed up on the Indian beaches, was discovered by the French when they landed on the Seychelles in the 1700s. It’s a tree that’s earned Seychelles the moniker ‘Garden of Eden,’ with male and female parts aiming to look like — well, male and female parts.
7. Enjoy a drink on the beach.
The 1502 Bar is the best beach bar in Seychelles. It is a classic establishment known for its refined style and service.
This cocktail bar in Seychelles is named after the year Vasco da Gama founded the Seychelles, and it’s a location where you may create your own paradise with our concoction of scrumptious cocktails, beautiful wines, and spirits. There is something for everyone, from bar nibbles to curries, for those who are hungry.
8. Find out about the Island-Saving Bird!
We all like to exaggerate from time to time, so if I tell you that a bird saved an island in the Seychelles, I’ll understand if you shrug your shoulders and agree politely. In this situation, though, that is the truth! Cousin Island was a coconut plantation until the discovery of the Seychelles Warbler, which numbered only 26 at the time.
The island was given protected status, and the native flora was restored, and it is now a particular reserve. Even if you have no interest in this, it is a fascinating spot to visit because it has a truly unique isolated island vibe that is hard to replicate anywhere else in the Seychelles.
9. Take some time to relax and unwind.
If you’re visiting the Seychelles, chances are you’ve planned some time off. On these laid-back islands, life seems to slow down a notch or two, it’s almost impossible not to. The Seychelles’ Praslin Island location of gorgeous resorts does not disappoint when it comes to beach time.
Anse Lazio and Anse Georgette are recommended in the guidebooks, but Anse Volbert was our favorite. The Story Seychelles Resort in Beau Vallon, which has the best all-inclusive deal on Seychelles’ Mahé Island, is also a good choice.
Its spaciousness allows you to carve out your own space without feeling crowded, and the bay is full of shallow, clear waters for swimming in when the sun gets too much!
10. Take a selfie with a rare beast.
The Seychelles are the only place on the earth where you can view wild giant tortoises, except the Galapagos Islands. Take a boat trip to Curieuse Island, where the population is the greatest and most accessible if you want to see these unusual creatures up close and personal.
You’ll also see mangrove forests, beautiful beaches, and perhaps even a hawksbill turtle if you’re lucky. The Seychelles are worth visiting because they are pristine and picture-perfect.
Get away from the crowds and relax on a perfect stretch of sand, surrounded by rustling palms and a calm blue sea.
There’s no better place to start writing your own STORY. For reservations: +248 4387000 story.seychelles@story-hotels.com
