Is alcohol cheap in Seychelles?

Beer and wine prices The bottles are very small (275 ml), costing between 20 and 30 rupees (approx. 1 and 2 £) in restaurants (also at the beach in the simple restaurants and bars) “EKU” is usually 2 rupees more expensive than Seybrew. In shops, beer starts from about 10 rupees.



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Things to know A hotel licence permits hotel to serve alcohol to its residents. But shops can only sell alcohol between Mon-Thu 1130-2100, Fri 1130-2300, Sat 0830-2300 and Sun 0830-2100. Alcohol is also very expensive so travellers tend to bring their own; please check the Seychelles duty free guide for information.

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Alcohol drinking in the Seychelles Of the home-brews, 'kalou' or palm toddy is made of fermented palm sap, 'baka' of fermented sugar-cane juice, and 'lapire' of fermented juice of various vegetables (e.g. potatoes, lentils) or fruit.

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Yes it's recommended to buy from the duty free because the prices are the lowest you will find in Seychelles sometimes lower than Dubai Dutyfree. You can buy spirits (whiskey, rum, cognac), wines, beer, sweets and snacks.

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You will likely only need rupees in certain smaller restaurants or shops, and these can be withdrawn from ATMs on Mahé, Praslin or La Digue. Most hotels will take Visa, MasterCard or American Express cards.

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Don't walk alone in the area and be extremely vigilant at all times. Theft is common on beaches. Avoid deserted beaches and solo trips to the beach, other than at major hotels. A beach security unit composed of police men and women patrols the main public beaches.

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Seychelles is a bit pricey when compared to other popular destinations like Mauritius and Bali. Generally, the cost of a trip to this country depends on what a vacationer is after.

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Contributing to the high cost of living in Seychelles – 115 islands in the western Indian Ocean - is the fact that 80 percent of what is consumed is imported. The government has started to put in place measures to curb the cost of living.

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Especially popular are rum-based drinks using Takamaka Bay rum, as well as vodka mixers. Two more of the Seychellois' favourite beverages are Buka and Kalou. The latter is fermented wine, obtained from the inflourescence of coconut trees, which tastes sweet or tart after fermentation.

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Plentiful accommodation and dining options tend to make Mauritius a more affordable option than Seychelles. Expect Seychelles restaurants to be anywhere from 1.5 times to twice the price. Good deals on accommodation can help to level the field.

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The main climate change threats facing Seychelles are similar to those threatening other small island developing states: changes in rainfall patterns leading to flooding, landslides on one hand and extended periods of drought on the other, increases in sea temperature, changes in acidity and damage to marine ecosystems ...

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Known more for its beaches than its nightlife, whatever little there is of it, Seychelles' nightlife is centred around Mahé, Praslin and La Digue. There are a few nightclubs, casinos and pubs to hop to other than your mainstream hotel or resort's modestly vibrant in-house discotheques, bars and gaming rooms.

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Tipping in Seychelles is not typically expected or obligatory, there is sometimes a service charing between 5-10% added to the bill in restaurants, cafes, and bars. This amount added acts as a tip, therefore many Seychellois do not expect to receive tips.

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Tipping is not typically expected in the Seychelles, as a service charge is usually added to/included in the bill.

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