Travel guide · Granite boulders, white beaches and giant tortoises
Travelling to the Seychelles
White-sand beaches between granite boulders, the Vallée de Mai with its coco de mer and giant tortoises on islands in the Indian Ocean. We tell you when to go, what to see and what to eat.
Updated 18 October 2026 · How we make our guides
- Best time: from September to May
- Where to eat: a Creole takeaway or a beach restaurant
Seychelles in 30 seconds
- The months with the fewest warnings to travel to the Seychelles are from September to May.
- To eat like a local: a Creole takeaway or a beach restaurant. Don’t leave without trying: Octopus curry, Grilled fish, Ladob.
Seychelles in November
Yes: November is a good time to travel to the Seychelles. Our data shows no weather or seasonal warnings that month.
When to travel to the Seychelles
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to the Seychelles are from September to May.
- Jan no warnings
- Feb no warnings
- Mar no warnings
- Apr no warnings
- May no warnings
- Jun with warnings
- Jul with warnings
- Aug with warnings
- Sep no warnings
- Oct no warnings
- Nov no warnings
- Dec no warnings
More destinations for those dates: where to travel in January · where to travel in February · where to travel in March · where to travel in April
- from June to August
Southeast monsoon
From June to August the southeast monsoon blows: more wind and rough sea at some beaches.
What to do: Choose sheltered beaches; April, May, October and November are the calmest months.
What to see in the Seychelles
The cities and areas most worth your time, with their highlights. Open each one for all the places, where to stay and its day trips.
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Mahé
The main island, with jungle-covered mountains, more than sixty beaches and the capital, Victoria.
- Beau Vallon
- Anse Intendance
- Morne Seychellois National Park
- Anse Royale
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Praslin
The island of the Vallée de Mai and Anse Lazio, one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.
- Vallée de Mai
- Anse Lazio
- Anse Georgette
- Côte d’Or
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La Digue
An island with hardly any cars, explored by bike, home to the famous Anse Source d’Argent.
- Anse Source d’Argent
- Grand Anse
- Union Estate
- Nid d’Aigle
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Victoria
One of the smallest capitals in the world, with a market, a clock tower and a Hindu temple.
- Sir Selwyn Clarke Market
- Clock Tower
- Arul Mihu Temple
- Botanical garden
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Curieuse
A protected island off Praslin, with free-roaming giant tortoises and mangroves.
- Giant tortoises
- Mangrove trail
- Doctor’s House
- Snorkelling
Day trips and activities
What’s most worth booking from each city. We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.
From Praslin
From La Digue
From Victoria
From Curieuse
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What to eat in the Seychelles
To eat like a local: a Creole takeaway or a beach restaurant, and order octopus curry or grilled fish. And don’t leave without trying:
- Octopus curry
Made with coconut milk.
- Grilled fish
With Creole sauce.
- Ladob
Plantain or breadfruit in coconut milk.
- Satini
Fish or papaya chutney.
- Fried breadfruit
Like chips.
- Seybrew
The local beer.
Curious facts about the Seychelles
What guidebooks don’t tell you and will help you understand the country better.
- They’re granite islands, among the oldest on the planet, not volcanic.
- The coco de mer, the largest seed in the world, grows only here.
- Aldabra has the largest population of giant tortoises in the world.
- It’s the least populated country in Africa.
- Almost half the territory is protected nature reserve.
- Seychellois Creole, English and French are spoken.
Traditions of the Seychelles
Customs and celebrations that will help you experience the country like a local.
- October Festival Kreol
Creole music, food and culture.
- Moutya
The dance and song of the enslaved, on UNESCO’s Intangible Heritage list.
- 18 June National Day
A national holiday.
- April Victoria Carnival
Parades in the capital.
What not to do in the Seychelles
First-trip mistakes that are easy to avoid.
- Don’t take a coco de mer home without the official certificate.
- Don’t touch the coral or the turtles.
- Don’t swim at beaches with strong surf in the southeast from May to September.
- Remember that on La Digue you get around by bike.
- Don’t underestimate the budget: it’s an expensive destination.
- Don’t leave litter on the beaches.
Before you go
Entry requirements depend on your passport and change: always check them with official sources before travelling.
- Entering the country
Visas, electronic authorisations and health requirements for the Seychelles depend on your nationality. Check your government’s official travel advice and the embassy before you book.
UK: foreign travel advice (GOV.UK) US: travel advisories (travel.state.gov)
Frequently asked questions about the Seychelles
What people search for most before travelling to the Seychelles.
What’s the best time to travel to the Seychelles?
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to the Seychelles are from September to May.
What to see in the Seychelles in a week?
The essentials of the Seychelles: Mahé, Praslin, La Digue, Victoria and Curieuse. How many places fit into your days, and in what order, depends on your dates and how you get around: the Bagintravel app plans your trip day by day in a minute.
What to eat in the Seychelles?
Octopus curry, Grilled fish, Ladob, Satini, Fried breadfruit, Seybrew. To eat like a local: a Creole takeaway or a beach restaurant.
What should you not do in the Seychelles?
Don’t take a coco de mer home without the official certificate. Don’t touch the coral or the turtles. Don’t swim at beaches with strong surf in the southeast from May to September.
Is it worth travelling to the Seychelles in November?
Yes: November is a good time to travel to the Seychelles. Our data shows no weather or seasonal warnings that month.
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Guide reviewed 18 October 2026. Seasonal data, places and areas: the same ones the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.
Photos: cover, Tobias Alt, Tobi 87 (CC BY-SA 4.0). Mahé, Hansueli Krapf (User:Simisa) (CC BY-SA 2.5). Praslin, dronepicr (CC BY 2.0). La Digue, A.Savin (FAL). Victoria, Gerard Larose, Seychelles Tourism Board (CC BY 4.0). Curieuse, A.Savin (FAL).