What is interesting about Seychelles culture?

The Republic of Seychelles became an Independent State only in 1976. Thanks to the rich colonial past, Seychelles culture is a unique mix of European, African, Indian and other civilizations. The first thing tourists notice about the locals is their sincere hospitality and friendliness.



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Creole culture and lifestyle Creoles, indigenous Seychelles population, are peaceful and friendly, always smiling people. They take it slow and are kind to tourists and to each other. If you are invited to a Creole home, be sure to bring a little present – it`s a custom around here.

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Seychelles isn't a single land mass, but rather an archipelago consisting of 115 islands scattered over 177 square miles of Indian Ocean. These dots of lands hold the distinction of being the world's only mid-ocean islands composed of granite, as most islands tend to be remnants of volcanic lava flows.

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Visitors a guaranteed to fall in love with Seychelles' immaculate beaches – quiet, clean, palm-fringed and carpeted with tantalizingly soft sand. It's little wonder that they are frequently listed as some of the best beaches in the world.

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The Seychelles People: Multi-ethnic, Peaceful, Harmonious 90% of the population of the Seychelles are of Creole descent, usually from French colonial settlers and African slave labourers. Most of the remaining 10% of residents are of European origin.

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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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Seychellois people are very warm and cordial. They like inviting tourists to their homes. If you are fortunate to get such an invite from them, do visit them.

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Dressing in Seychelles has been influenced to a great extent, by the French and British colonists. Kazak is a waist-length, long-sleeve blouse that came into vogue in the late eighteenth century. There is also evidence of hats and shoes being imported from France via Mauritius during the colonial era.

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A Tale of Two Islands: Mahe and Denis Private Island DELUXE | TAILOR-MADE: The beautiful Seychelles islands are surely the most romantic destination in the world. This trip begins with a short stay in Mahe, before heading to Denis Private Island Resort.

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Seychelles Is Over 99% water The 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.

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Staple foods include fish, seafood and shellfish dishes, often accompanied with rice. Fish dishes are cooked in several ways, such as steamed, grilled, wrapped in banana leaves, baked, salted and smoked. Curry dishes with rice are also a significant aspect of the country's cuisine.

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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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Seychelles is a bona fide paradise: a string of tropical islands surrounded by a turquoise ocean, with wild nature, stunning landscapes, and some of the best luxury hotels and resorts in the world.

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