While local tap water meets World Health Organization's specifications, the Seychelles Islands official tourism website advises visitors to drink bottled water because the chlorinated tap water may not be safe to drink.
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The demand for potable water is continuously rising as a result of growth of population, tourism activities and other commercial developments in our country. The primary sources of water in Seychelles come from reservoirs, rivers (surface water) and boreholes.
While there are a few places that boast extremely clean water, such as Canada, Iceland, Antarctica, or even Upstate New York, the team of scientists determined that the cleanest water in the world was in the Patagonia region of Chile, Puerto Williams.
Swimming during tropical maritime species is an incredible experience during your vacation in Seychelles where there is no shortage of beaches. Mahé Island, Praslin Island, Saint-Anne Island and La Digue Island… All of these Seychelles islands are full of beautiful beaches for a breath-taking experience!
First, alcohol is widely available throughout the country and home-brews can be purchased at low price at any time of the year. Second, alcohol drinking is an important aspect of male culture in the Seychelles.
Seychelles is uniqueThe world's only granite islands in mid-ocean, the world's oldest ocean islands, the world's largest raised coral atoll and a whole host of attractions make up what is surely the world's ultimate tropical paradise.
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.
Seychelles Is Over 99% waterThe exclusive economic zone of the Seychelles is 1,374,000km2; of that, only 459km2 is landmass across all 115 islands, making it only 0.03% land. Most of the islands are uninhabited with 90% of the population living on Mahe island.
Tap water meets W.H.O.(World Health Organization) specifications and is safe to drink nationwide. Because tap water is chlorinated, however, visitors are advised to drink bottled water but there is no imperative to avoid soft drinks, alcoholic drinks and ice.
Creole culture and lifestyleCreoles, indigenous Seychelles population, are peaceful and friendly, always smiling people. They take it slow and are kind to tourists and to each other.
As most of your days will be spent on the beach, you're advised to pack hats, sunglasses and sunscreen, along with plenty of casual beach wear – swimming costumes, sandals, sarongs, shorts, t-shirts and summer dresses.