What is the most visited island in the Seychelles?

The largest and main island of Seychelles, Mahé is also the most popular Seychelles destination. Mahé Island is the gateway to Seychelles, with an international airport and a great variety of big hotels and luxury resorts.



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Beau Vallon Beach The Beau Vallon Beach is among the most popular tourist attractions in Seychelles. The beach offers watersports – such as jet skiing and water skiing – and picturesque views of Silhouette Island.

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Either country makes a great choice for a honeymoon or romantic vacation, depending on what you consider romantic. If you like to be kept busy, doing lots of activities together, head to Mauritius. If you'd prefer the tranquility and privacy of a more exclusive, untouched destination, choose Seychelles.

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Top 10 most beautiful beaches in the Seychelles
  • GRANDE ANSE (LA DIGUE ISLAND)
  • PETITE ANSE (MAHE ISLAND)
  • ANSE GEORGETTE (PRASLIN ISLAND)
  • ANSE COCOS (LA DIGUE ISLAND)
  • ANSE INTENDANCE (MAHE ISLAND)
  • ANSE LAZIO (PRASLIN ISLAND)
  • ANSE SOURCE D'ARGENT (LA DIGUE ISLAND)
  • BEACHES OF NORTH ISLAND.


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The best time to visit the Seychelles is between April and May, or October and November, as these are the calmer periods between the two trade winds which hit the island each year. The northwest trade wind blows from November to March and the southeast wind from May to September.

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While Seychelles offers a much better experience when it comes to sightseeing and activities. Maldives reigns supreme when it comes to the stay experience.

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If you are willing to go to one island then I strongly recommend going to La Digue. There are a few options but you are most likely to consider either getting an inter-island flight (from Air Seychelles) or cruising on a ferry. The ferry is usually the cheapest option.

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You can travel to Seychelles, spend a week on the beach or by the pool at a luxury resort and you will probably have a good time… But if you are looking for a more authentic experience and want to discover the islands, sailing and island hopping is the very best way to do it.

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How many days should you plan for a Seychelles holiday? A classic Seychelles holiday lasts between 10 and 14 days. This duration means that you have enough time to visit three different Seychelles islands to get to know their own individual beauty and tempos.

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1. Greater variety of activities. Mauritius has a more vibrant atmosphere and wider range of activities than the Seychelles. As well as enjoying the beach you can head inland to the unspoilt Chamarel Mountains, surrounded by subtropical forest and undulating hills, ideal for cycling and trekking.

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As pleasurable as swimming is, it is advisable to exercise caution and pay attention to currents, depres- sions in the sea floor and the size of the waves as they can, on occasion, be boisterous and be accompanied by strong rip currents. So be on the alert and stay safe whilst swimming at any beach on the islands.

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While both Mauritius and Seychelles are safe places in comparison to most places in the world since Seychelles receives a lower number of tourists and has a smaller population their crime rate is slightly lower than that of Mauritius. However, the beaches of Mauritius are considered safer for children and in general.

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As a honeymoon destination, Seychelles is better as it remains less crowded with secluded beaches, and the naturally beautiful scenery adding to the romantic charm of the place. However, this does not mean that Bali is altogether a bad place for couples. Above all, it depends on what are both of your interests.

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Seychelles are free of poisonous snakes, spiders or scorpions. The only dangerous animal on the islands is the 10 cm centipede, which is quite rare. His bites are painful, but can easily be treated in the hospital. The huge palm spiders (up to 8 cm in size) are not dangerous, but very impressive.

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Sure, they really worth it! Seychelles is a unique place. You won`t find SUCH nature and landscapes in Bora-Bora or anywhere else, they are different. From what I have seen in Seychelles, I think you will hardly find an over-the-water bungalow.

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Both have beautiful water and great beaches, though I would rate the beaches in Seychelles as superior. Generally speaking, Zanzibar is much less expensive and is more of a mass market destination than Seychelles. Zanzibar has a population of about 1.5 million, while Seychelles has a population of less than 100,000.

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Unfortunately, many of the best Seychelles adventure activities come with a hefty price tag. 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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