Seychelles
Holidays
Mahé
is the main and largest island of the Seychelles. Most
of the Seychelles' population lives here on the north and east coasts
of the island.
Many visitors arrive here only to carry straight on to their hotels on
one of the other islands, but Mahé is certainly worth a look
if you have the time and inclination. Away from the beaches, the
landscape climbs up hills covered in dense rainforests frequently
shrouded in mist.
On the east coast of Mahé is Victoria, the capital of the
Seychelles. It well worth a wander around to get a feel for everyday
life in the Seychelles.
Mahé's main tourism centre is at Beau Vallon, on the west
coast just opposite Victoria. Beau Vallon has a great bathing beach and
there are also good facilities for sailing, waterskiing, windsurfing,
parascending and banana rides. Other places to visit include Baie
Lazare with its long expanse of beach, and the artists' studios in Anse
a la Mouche and Anse aux Poules Bleues in the south.
Mahé is surrounded by a string of satellite islands, six of
which are found just off the east coast and help to create Victoria's
natural harbour.
Sainte Anne is the largest of the six and is the site of the five star
Sainte Anne Resort. Ile au Cerf used to be the home of Wilbur Smith,
the novelist. Ile Moyenne shelters a double mystery - a pirate treasure
and the ghost of an old woman who lived there with her dogs. Ile Longue
used to be a quarantine station and is now a prison. Ile Cachee is just
a tiny dot in the ocean and Ile Ronde's main attraction is its
excellent restaurant, Chez Gaby, set in an old leper's camp.
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This popular
holiday destination of 115
islands is a perfect spot for your vacation.
Seychelles is an all year round destination
for holidays, however clients should be aware of the general weather
conditions at the time they propose to visit and our staff can provide
you with expert guidance on this matter.
As a
tropical island destination, hotels with
air conditioning should be selected if humidity is a concern,
especially if you are travelling with infants and young children.
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