Seychelles Travel Guide

Overview

Capital:

Victoria.

Geography:

The Seychelles Archipelago occupies 400,000 square kilometres (154,400 square miles) of the Indian Ocean in the southern hemisphere, about 1,824km (1,133 miles) northeast of Madagascar. The archipelago comprises 115 granite and coral islands and atolls, most of which are inhabited.

The Inner Islands refer to a collection of 43 islands clustering around Mahé, Praslin and La Digue. They are the political, cultural and economic hub of Seychelles. Unsurprisingly, 99% of the population live on the Inner Islands.

50% of Seychelles' landmass is protected as national parks and reserves, providing a sanctuary for some of the rarest species of flora and fauna on earth. Keep a lookout for Coco-de-mer, the jellyfish tree, paradise flycatcher, Seychelles warbler, Aldabra giant tortoise, to name but a few.

Getting There

Getting There By Air

The national carrier Air Seychelles (www.airseychelles.com) has regular flights to Seychelles from major destinations in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East.

From the UK, British Airways (www.britishairways.com) flies direct from London Heathrow to Mahé during the summer months.

Alternatively, Emirates flies via Dubai, Ethiopian Airlines (www.ethiopianairlines.com) flies via Addis Ababa, and Lufthansa (www.lufthansa.com) flies via Frankfurt, with the onward flight provided by Condor (www.condor.com).

April to October are generally considered as peak months for visitors to Seychelles, so airfares are higher accordingly.

The main airport is: Seychelles International Airport.

Departure Tax

None.

Flight Times

From London - 10 hours (direct); New York - 19 hours (including stopover).

Getting There By Water

Cargo ships call at the port of Mahé, but there are no scheduled passenger services.

Getting Around

Getting Around By Air

Flying is the only way to reach the more remote islands of Seychelles. Air Seychelles (www.airseychelles.com) operates a scheduled shuttle service between Mahé and Praslin, taking around 20 minutes.

The Islands Development Company (www.idc.sc), responsible for developing the outer islands, offers charters to various islands including Assumption, Farquhar, Desroches, Alphonse, Remire, Platte and Coetivy. Zil Air (www.zilair.com) also operates inter-island transfers, excursions and chartered scenic flights throughout Seychelles. In addition, Desroches Island Lodge also has daily scheduled flights to Desroches Island.

Air Travel Note

All flights operate from Seychelles International Airport on the island of Mahé, which is 8km (5 miles) south of the capital, Victoria.

Bike

Bicycles are widely available for hire on Praslin and La Digue. Mahé is quite hilly but bicycles are available at tourist hotels.

Breakdown Services

In the event of a breakdown, contact your car hire company.

Car Hire

Saloon cars and 4-wheel drives are available on Mahé, and there is a limited number on Praslin. Reservations are advisable. The minimum age for drivers is 18.

Documentation

You can use your valid national driving license to drive for up to three months in Seychelles.

Regulations

There is a speed limit of 65kph (40mph) on the open road and 40kph (25mph) in built-up areas. The highway between Victoria and the airport has a speed limit of 80kph (50mph).

Getting Around By Road

The main roads on Mahé, Praslin and La Digue are good and they are well signposted. Apart from Victoria, roads are generally quiet.

Road Quality

Be vigilant, as roads in Mahé are often narrow and steep.

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Taxi

Independently operated taxis are available on Mahé and Praslin and a handful on La Digue. Fares are controlled by the government and are reasonable.

It is advisable to use a metered taxi or negotiate the fare beforehand. You can hail taxis from the street and taxi stands. Many drivers offer sightseeing tours for a set tariff.

Urban Travel

Victoria, the capital, is small enough to walk around, as are all the main towns in Seychelles.

The Seychelles Public Transport Corporation (www.sptc.sc) operates bus routes throughout Mahé and Praslin. Single flat-rate fares are paid to the driver. The service on Mahé and Praslin is reasonably reliable with up to four buses an hour depending on your destination. You can find timetables from tourist offices or online.

Getting Around By Water

Cat Cocos (www.catcocos.com) offers fast crossings between Mahé, Praslin and La Digue. Inter Island Ferry (www.seychelles.net/iif) also runs services between Praslin and La Digue.

Travel Advice

Before you travel

No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to: 

• see general advice for women travellers
• read our guide on disability and travel abroad
• see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
• read about safety for solo and independent travel
• see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad

Travel insurance

If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.

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This information is for people travelling on a full 'British citizen' passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government's understanding of Seychelles' current rules for the most common types of travel.

The authorities in Seychelles set and enforce entry rules. If you're not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Seychelles High Commission in the UK.

Passport validity requirements

If you're visiting Seychelles, your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay.     

Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.

You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.

Visa requirements

You do not need a visa to visit Seychelles, but you must get a travel authorisation before you travel.

When you arrive, you'll get a visitor's permit for 3 months. You can apply for 3-month extensions, up to a maximum period of 12 months in total, if you meet visitor permit extension requirements. You can apply to extend any time before your current visitor's permit expires.

The visitor's permit is free for the first 3 months, but there is a fee for each 3-month extension.

Applying for a travel authorisation

You must apply and pay for a travel authorisation online to enter Seychelles. You can apply up to 10 days before you arrive. In an emergency, you can pay an extra fee for an express application.

When you apply, you will need to show you meet Seychelles entry requirements. These include having:

• a valid return or onward ticket
• proof of confirmed accommodation
• sufficient funds for the duration of your stay

Checks at border control  

When you arrive, you may need to show proof you have travel insurance and are covered for any potential health costs.

Vaccine requirements

You must have a certificate to prove you've had a yellow fever vaccination if you're coming from a country listed as a transmission risk. 

For full details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro's Seychelles guide.     

Customs rules

There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of Seychelles. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.

Taking money into Seychelles

If you are taking cash with a value of 50,000 Seychellois rupees or more into Seychelles, declare this when you apply for your travel authorisation.

Terrorism

There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK interests and British nationals, including from groups and individuals who view the UK and British nationals as targets. Stay aware of your surroundings at all times.    

UK Counter Terrorism Policing has information and advice on staying safe abroad and what to do in the event of a terrorist attack. Find out how to reduce your risk from terrorism while abroad.

Terrorism in Seychelles

Although there is no recent history of terrorism in Seychelles, attacks cannot be ruled out.

Crime

Protecting yourself and your belongings

There is a risk of break-ins, robberies, burglaries and opportunistic thefts. Crime is generally non-violent, but people can have their bags snatched, cars broken into or be robbed while walking at night.

Criminals may target parked cars, residential accommodation including guest houses, hotels, beaches, and marked and unmarked walking trails.

To reduce the risk to yourself and your belongings:

• make sure your living accommodation has external security lighting, grilles and overnight security guards
• use a hotel safe or safety deposit box to store valuables, money and passports
• do not leave valuables in cars or anywhere on display
• avoid carrying large amounts of cash or wearing expensive-looking jewellery or watches
• carry a mobile phone with roaming capability for use in an emergency

Be particularly alert in:

• Beau Vallon
• the back streets of Victoria
• any isolated area, especially at night

Call the Seychelles police on +248 428 8000 to report any incident.

Laws and cultural differences

Public nudity

Topless sunbathing is uncommon. Nudism is not accepted and is likely to cause offence.

Illegal drugs and prison sentences

Drug taking and smuggling are serious offences in Seychelles. Penalties are severe and may include fines and prison sentences, up to life imprisonment.

LGBT+ travellers

Same-sex sexual activity is legal in Seychelles, but attitudes vary. Same-sex marriage is not recognised.

Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers.

Outdoor activities and adventure tourism

Swimming

Beaches can be safe for swimming at some times of the year and dangerous at others. In general, the west coast is unsafe during the north-west monsoon (around December to March), and the east coast is unsafe during the south-east winds season (around May to September). Beaches at the southern tip are not suitable for swimming at any time.

Beaches do not always have safety information. You should not assume they're safe. The popular Beau Vallon beach, and some other beaches, may have dangerous rip currents when the sea is rough.

There are not many lifeguards, though some are stationed on popular beaches. Ask for local advice about the conditions before you visit the beaches and follow any warning signs.

See water safety on holiday from the Royal Life Saving Society.

Hiking

It is generally safe to hike in Seychelles. Visitors have sometimes got lost on nature walks or hiking on trails. You can plan a route and access online guides and safety tips from the Seychelles Tourism Department.

Transport risks

Road travel

If you are planning to drive in Seychelles, see information on driving abroad.   
 
You can see the legal requirements you need to be aware of in the Road Transport Act.

You can use a UK photocard driving licence to drive in Seychelles for 3 months. If you still have a paper driving licence, you may need to update it to a photocard licence or get a 1968 international driving permit (IDP) as well.

Hire car companies often have stricter requirements for their customers, such as a year of driving experience, a higher minimum age and holding an IDP.

Driving and road standards

Mahé is mountainous, and roads are narrow and winding, often with sheer drops and hairpin bends. Not all such roads are equipped with safety barriers. Deep, uncovered storm drains flank many roads.

Drink-driving is a problem, so other road users may behave erratically.

Sudden heavy downpours can reduce visibility and road surface conditions quickly. Potholes can appear suddenly after heavy rains. Drivers sometimes veer sharply across lanes to avoid them.

Public transport

Buses are cheap but infrequent on some routes. A timetable is available from the bus station in Victoria or from the Seychelles Public Transport Corporation. Most public buses do not operate after 8pm.

Taxis are generally of a good standard. Taxi meters are increasingly common but if a taxi is not equipped with one, agree a fare before starting your journey.

Sea travel

Piracy in the region has decreased but there is still some risk, especially off the coast of Somalia. You can check the latest situation with United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations and Maritime Security Centre (Horn of Africa).

For more information and advice, see piracy and armed robbery at sea.

Most of the inner island resorts are accessible by ferry. Pay attention to safety briefings when taking any boat trips. Make sure life jackets are provided, especially on smaller excursion boats.

Before you travel check that:

• your destination can provide the healthcare you may need
• you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation

This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant.

Emergency medical number

Call 999 and ask for an ambulance.

Contact your insurance company quickly if you're referred to a medical facility for treatment.

Vaccine recommendations and health risks

At least 8 weeks before your trip:

• check the latest vaccine recommendations for Seychelles
• see where to get vaccines and whether you have to pay on the NHS travel vaccinations page

See what health risks you'll face in Seychelles.

Medication

The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries.

Read best practice when travelling with medicines on TravelHealthPro.

Healthcare in Seychelles

As a tourist, you must pay for medical treatment.

Residents in Seychelles from overseas need to pay for some treatment, including medication and prescriptions.

The main hospital is at Mont Fleuri in Victoria on Mahé, and there are local health centres in most residential areas. Victoria Hospital has an accident and emergency department, and facilities such as scans. There are many private clinics in Seychelles, mostly offering GP services.

FCDO has a list of medical providers in Seychelles where some staff will speak English. 

Travel and mental health

Read FCDO guidance on travel and mental health. There is also mental health guidance on TravelHealthPro.

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) cannot provide tailored advice for individual trips. Read this travel advice and carry out your own research before deciding whether to travel.

Emergency services in Seychelles

Telephone: 999 (ambulance, fire, police)  

Contact your travel provider and insurer

Contact your travel provider and your insurer if you are involved in a serious incident or emergency abroad. They will tell you if they can help and what you need to do.

Refunds and changes to travel

For refunds or changes to travel, contact your travel provider. You may also be able to make a claim through insurance. However, insurers usually require you to talk to your travel provider first.

Find out more about changing or cancelling travel plans, including:

• where to get advice if you are in a dispute with a provider
• how to access previous versions of travel advice to support a claim

Support from FCDO

FCDO has guidance on staying safe and what to do if you need help or support abroad, including:

• finding English-speaking lawyers and funeral directors in Seychelles
• dealing with a death in Seychelles
• being arrested or imprisoned in Seychelles
• getting help if you're a victim of crime
• what to do if you're in hospital
• if you're affected by a crisis, such as a terrorist attack

Contacting FCDO 

Help abroad  

See how to get help from the UK government abroad including in an emergency. 

Help in the UK  

You can call FCDO in London if you need urgent help because something has happened to a friend or relative abroad.  

Telephone: 020 7008 5000 (24 hours)  

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Risk information for British companies

The Overseas Business Risk service offers information and advice for British companies operating in Seychelles on how to manage political, economic, and business security-related risks.

Vaccinations

Title	Special Precautions
Hepatitis A	Yes
Diphtheria	Sometimes
Yellow Fever	No*
Typhoid	Sometimes
Rabies	Sometimes
Tetanus	Yes
Malaria	No

Overview:

There is a large general hospital in Victoria, and there are clinics elsewhere on Mahé, La Digue and Praslin. Visitors can obtain medical treatment for a small fee from government clinics or pay a higher price for private doctors. Many hotels also offer a 24-hour doctor on call services for guests. Medical insurance is advised.

Vaccinations Note:

* A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for travellers over one year of age arriving from an infected area.

Food Drink:

Tap water is chlorinated and safe to drink. But if you are concerned, bottled water is widely available. Milk is pasteurised, and dairy products are safe for consumption. Local meat, poultry, seafood, fruit and vegetables are generally considered safe to eat.

Other Risks:

Vaccinations against Hepatitis A and B are sometimes recommended. Keep a lookout for Dengue Fever too.

Sea swimming around the islands is generally considered safe, but watch out for strong currents; there are usually warning notices in place when this is the case. Anse Intendance, Anse Takamaka and Grand Anse are known to sometimes have dangerous tides and currents.

Currency Information:

Seychelles Rupee (SCR; symbol Rs) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of Rs 500, 100, 50, 25 and 10. Coins are in denominations of Rs 5, 10 and 25 cents, plus 1 and 5 Rupee denominations.

To avoid counterfeit notes, only exchange your money at banks, authorised bureau de change, or licensed operators.

Credit Cards:

American Express, MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted.

ATMs:

ATMs are available on Mahé, Praslin and La Digue.

Travellers Cheques:

Traveller's cheques are not popular. It is better to pay in cash or use credit cards.

Banking Hours:

Mon-Fri 0830-1430 hours, Sat 0830-1130 hours.

Currency Restrictions:

The import and export of local and foreign currencies are unrestricted. However, amounts above US$10,000 or equivalent must be declared upon arrival. Local currency may be imported and exported up to the amount of SCR2,000.

Currency Exchange:

Banks and authorised bureau de change are available on Mahé, Praslin and La Digue. To avoid counterfeit notes, only exchange your money at banks, authorised bureau de change, or licensed operators.

Currencies

Code	Symbol
SCR	₨

Exchange Rates

14.08

16.76

13.58

Language

The three official languages are Creole, English and French.

Overview:

Public holidays are listed here.

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List Of Public Holidays

Title	Start Date	To Be Confirmed
New Year's Day	2024-01-01 00:00:00	0
Good Friday	2024-03-29 00:00:00	0
Easter Monday	2024-04-01 00:00:00	0
Labour Day	2024-05-01 00:00:00	0
Corpus Christi	2024-05-30 00:00:00	0
Liberation Day	2024-06-05 00:00:00	0
National Day	2024-06-18 00:00:00	0
Independence Day	2024-06-29 00:00:00	0
Assumption	2024-08-15 00:00:00	0
All Saint's Day	2024-11-01 00:00:00	0
Immaculate Conception	2024-12-08 00:00:00	0
Christmas Day	2024-12-25 00:00:00	0

Overview:

The following items may be imported into Seychelles by travellers aged 18 years or older without incurring customs duty:

• 200 cigarettes or 250g of tobacco.
• 2L of spirits (more than 16% alcohol) and 2L of wine or beer (less than 16% alcohol).
• 200ml of perfume or eau de toilette.
• SR 5,000 worth of other goods (18 and above) or SR 3,000 worth of other goods (below 18).

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Banned Imports:

Prohibited goods (unless prior authorisation has been granted) include narcotics and dangerous drugs, firearms and ammunition etc including fireworks, offensive weapons (including spear guns), plants and plant products, live animals, fresh meat and meat products, wildlife and wildlife products, chemicals, radioactive substances, biological specimens, medicines (unless prescribed), poisons, seditious material and counterfeit coins, currency or other financial instruments.

Pornography and other obscene publications are completely prohibited.

Telephone:

There are public payphones available on the islands, although they have been made somewhat redundant by increasing mobile phone usage. Hotels are usually equipped with landline telephones for guest use.

Mobile Telephone:

Roaming agreements exist with some international mobile phone companies and coverage is good on most of the islands.

Internet:

Most hotels have Wi-Fi access.

Post

The main post office is in Victoria. Airmail to Western Europe normally takes up to one week.

Post Office Hours:

Mon-Fri 0800-1600, Sat 0800-1200.

Media:

The media is very much controlled by the island's government. The Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation (SBC) is the national public broadcaster. In addition, there are two private companies offering cable and satellite TV. The government also runs two radio stations (1 AM and 1 FM).

Aldabra: get close to giant tortoises

Aldabra, the world's second largest coral atoll and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is home to more than 150,000 giant tortoises. To visit Aldabra, you must first get a permit from the Seychelles Islands Foundation, then you can either hire a private yacht or take a bi-monthly supply boat that is managed by the Island Development Company to Aldabra.

Mahé: natural and cultural highlights

The largest island in the Seychelles archipelago has plenty of stunning beaches which are often less crowded than the touristy islands of Praslin or La Digue. Other highlights include the vibrant Sir Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke Market, Victoria (for Creole architecture) and the Botanical Garden (which is also home to the Aldabra Giant tortoises).

Frégate: feel like a castaway

Frégate Island Private, the most easterly and isolated of the granitic islands, is home to the almost extinct magpie robin, 3,000 free-roaming Giant Aldabra Tortoises and the biggest flora nursery in Seychelles. The conservation project is funded by visitors who rent one of the 16 ultra-luxury villas or even the entire island.

La Digue: Anse Source d’Argent and L’Union

Featured in countless advertisements, Anse Source d’Argent is perhaps the most famous beach on La Digue. Just a short distance north of Anse Source d'Argent is the L'Union Estate Farm. Take a bicycle ride through the farm and check out the traditional copra mill, the old boatyard, cemetery of the first settlers, and see the giant tortoise in front of the granite boulders. A little further up north from the farm lies the Veuve Nature Reserve, home to the endangered Seychelles Paradise Flycatcher.

Praslin: Anse Georgette and Anse Lazio

Fringed with large granite boulders, the power-white sandy Anse Lazio is another award-winning beach in the Seychelles that calls for kicking back and absorbing the panoramas. Just 7km (4 miles) away is another gorgeous beach called Anse Georgette – you need to book beach access with Constance Lemuria Resort in advance.

On Praslin, the UNESCO-listed Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve is also home to a palm forest, the habitat for endemic coco-de-mer.

Denis Island: big game fishing

With excellent conditions for big game fishing, Denis Island attracts budding and professional fishermen who are after Blue Marlin, Yellow Fin Tuna, Bonito, Barracuda, to name but a few. While you can fish year-round, June to September will see charter prices rise. Apart from Denis, you can also try other outer islands including Alphonse, Bird, Desroches and Poivre.

Scuba diving in Seychelles

The best scuba diving spots in Seychelles are Aldabra, Brissare Rocks, Dredger Wreck, Ennerdale Wreck, L'ilot and Marianna Island. The best months for scuba diving are from March to May, and September to November.

Birdwatching in Seychelles

With 238 species recorded, Seychelles offers fantastic birding opportunities throughout the year, though the period between October to mid-December is often considered the best. The islands of Aride, Bird and Cousin are some of the best places for birdwatching.

Overview

The best shopping options are in Mahé. On the island, Sir Selwyn Selwyn Clarke Market is best for fresh produce and traditional trinkets. The hours are Mon-Sat, 0700 to 1700.

Beyond the market, the best places for local crafts are Cooperative des Artisans (next to the National History Museum) and Camion Hall. Eden Plaza and Kanna Mall are also worthy diversions. If you want to purchase the seed of Coco De Mer, the best place is the Seychelles Island Foundation which sells genuine seeds with a holographic sticker.

Opening Hours

Mon-Fri 0800-1700, Sat 0800-1200. Some shops close for lunch during 1200-1300 on weekdays.

Overview

The influences of Seychellois Creole cuisine come far and wide, including Africa, China, France and India.

The exotic blend of chilli, ginger, lemongrass, tamarind, coriander and coconut milk is a major feature. Rice is the staple food, though some may replace rice with breadfruit.

Fish is served many ways – salted, smoked, steamed, baked, grilled, mashed, curried and raw. Shark chutney – boiled and mashed shark mixed with fried onion, pepper, turmeric and topped with freshly squeezed bilimbi and lime juice – is popular too.

Regional Specialities

Tipping

Tipping is not obligatory in Seychelles. For exceptional service, an additional tip is always welcome.

Hotels and restaurants tend to include a tip of 5-10%, but luxury hotels and high-end restaurants may charge 10-15%.

Drinking Age

18.

Hotels

The islands of Seychelles offer some of the best luxury accommodation in the world, including private islands ready for rent throughout this Indian Ocean archipelago. But there are also affordable chains, boutique hotels, private guesthouses and self-catering accommodation. In other words, here is a hotel to fit your budget.

The three main islands of Mahé, Praslin and La Digue are home to the majority of Seychelles hotels, while simple guesthouses are available on other smaller islands.

Camping Caravaning

Camping is not permitted throughout Seychelles.

Other

History

Seychelles is a relatively young nation, having claimed by France in 1756 and had French planters and slaves as its first settlers in August 1770. In 1811, British took control of Seychelles and made it a British Crown Colony in 1903. Despite this, the language and culture of the islands remained French with a small group of French-speaking plantation owners owning much of the land.

Seychelles became an independent republic on 29 June 1976. Shortly afterwards, Seychelles underwent a period of single-party rule by the government of France-Albert René. In 1991, Seychelles amended its constitution to allow for a multiparty system of government, but the René remained highly popular and continued to serve as the President of Seychelles until 2004 when his long-term associate James Michel took over.

Did you know?
• Victoria is one of the smallest capital cities in the world with just 26,500 inhabitants.
• Pirate treasures worth over €100,000 are said to be buried somewhere on the islands.
• The highly unusual jellyfish tree is endemic to the island of Mahé.

Religion

83% Roman Catholic, 2% Hindu, 1% Muslim.

Social Conventions

The people live a simple and unsophisticated island life and tourism is carefully controlled to protect the unspoilt charm of the islands. Before the international airport opened in 1971, the islands could be reached only by sea, and since they are miles from anywhere, visitors were few and far between, meaning the locals could develop their own unique language and culture.

Shaking hands is the customary form of greeting in Seychelles. The Seychellois are very hospitable and welcome guests into their homes. When visiting someone's home, bringing a gift is acceptable. A mixture of imperial and metric systems operates. For example, petrol is dispensed in litres, while bars sell draught beer in half-pint measures. Casual wear is the norm but do dress up if attending a church service. Swimwear should only be worn on the beaches.

Best Time To Visit:

Lying just below the equator, Seychelles enjoys a warm tropical climate all year round. The weather is influenced by two monsoon seasons – Southeast and Northwest.

Southeast Monsoon (June to September): The strong southeast trade winds bring a dry and slightly cooler weather to Seychelles, causing the average high in Mahé to dip two degrees to 28°C (82°F). Rainfall is also lower than other months, averaging 120mm (4.7 inches). The strong wind delights surfers, but not divers or swimmers as the sea is too choppy and dangerous.

Northwest Monsoon (November to March): This is the rainy season, with December and January being the wettest months. Temperatures wise, the average high is around 30°C (86°F).

The best time to visit Seychelles is during the transition months (April, May, and October). However, it must be said that April is hot and humid, with an average high of 32°C (90°F) and 170mm (7 inches) of rain.

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Required Clothing

For the year-round warm weather, lightweight and cotton clothing is your best bet, with breathable waterproofs advisable during the rainy season. Sun hats, sunglasses and sunscreen are essential all year round.

Dialing Code:

+248

Area(sq km):

455

Population:

98.347

Population Density(per sq km):

208

Population Year:

2020

EU Member:

No

Main emergency number

999