The Seychelles archipelago is located northeast of Madagascar in the Indian Ocean. This group of islands is better known for its pristine beaches that have been spared from human influence for long. Tourists can simply rest along its picturesque beaches, participate in water sports or visit other modern avenues of interest. There are plenty of national monuments that are worth visiting as well.
Best time to visit Seychelles and getting around
The best time to visit Seychelles is between the months of May and September, when it is cooler here in comparison to other months. Cool breeze keeps on blowing along the beaches for most parts of the year, thereby mitigating heat to great extent in this otherwise warm country. One can get around with the help of plane, helicopter and boat between different islands and by car or bus on road.
Popular activities in Seychelles
Seychelles is mostly about enjoying interesting activities like visit to beaches, water sports and nightlife. Except those in capital Victoria, there are few places worth visiting in rest of the country. So when you are in Seychelles make it a point to indulge in as many activities as you can, party as hard as possible and enjoy the local cuisine.
Visit the beaches: The tranquility of vast coastline, pristine beaches with few visitors and crystal clear water along the beaches is simply inviting. Have a dip in the ocean, rest for a while or join any party to have cool fun. In fact, if you can hike for some distance from Beau Vallon to Anse Major, you can have an entire deserted beach for yourself! The views offered by sunset and sunrise are pretty gorgeous and you will definitely like viewing the same. Beau Vallon is the most popular beach resort in the country and definitely worth visiting for all visitors.
Water sports: Beaches at Seychelles are simply perfect for enjoying loads of interesting activities like scuba diving, surfing and snorkeling. The water here is exceptionally clear and the waves are true, making it ideal for these activities. It has an excellent infrastructure support as well and a great deal of money has been invested in ensuring safety of visitors engaging in these activities.
Land sports: It is possible to enjoy land sports like biking, hiking, horseback riding, badminton, tennis, squash and golf here for recreational purposes. The landscape here is immensely beautiful and is best explored by walking. In fact, Seychelles is home to some rare varieties of birds, so there is lot on offer for bird watching enthusiasts.
Nightlife: Nightlife in Seychelles is simply amazing. A number of nightclubs and bars are situated here, which form excellent partying avenues. Popular nightclubs include Lovenut Nightclub, Tequila Boom and Katiolo Club, all of them in the capital city Victoria.
Apart from the above, a number of museums, art galleries, plantation houses and national monuments are scattered all over the country. A number of markets selling all sorts of goods are worth visiting for collecting souvenirs.
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