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Situated only
4˚ off the
equator and quite literally 1000 miles from
anywhere. 115 outstandingly beautiful
granite and coral islands lie in the Indian
Ocean. The main islands boast miles of
white coral beaches, their fringes lapped by
the gentle waves of warm turquoise waters.
Tall Takmanka trees line most beaches and
the year round temperatures rarely fall
below 24˚C. Conditions for scuba
divers and snorkellers are perfect as 1000
different species of coral and some 900
species of colourful fish make the
Seychelles their home. Above the water
line, there is water skiing and windsurfing
or your can simply 'mess about' in boats.
Serious fishermen are attracted to the big
thrills supplied by trying to our-smart
marline, yellowfin and dog tooth tuna.
On land, the flora and fauna provide an
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Take time to visit
bustling Market Street in the capital, Victoria on the largest island
Mahe, and the Morne Seychelles National Park and a short
boat trip away is Ste Anne Marine National Park. On Preslin,
the second largest island, see black parrots and the twin-nut sea coconut palms
(coco de mer). La Digue offers vanilla plantations,
the rare paradise flycatchers and oxcart transportation and on
Bird Island there are thousands of Sooty and Fairy terns.
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Every
month, throughout the year, there are
special events and attractions being
held in the Seychelles. These
range from exciting and exhilarating
international sailing regattas and the
ultimate thrill of big game fishing, to
cultural happenings and local shoes
among Seychelles' various ethnic groups.
The Seychelles
offer the visitor an unhurried,
unspoilt and unique island holiday
experience with excellent hotels,
charming, friendly people, local and
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Scuba Diving
With 115 islands scattered across the Indian
Ocean, Seychelles offer diverse and
impressive year round diving experiences in
waters mainly outside the cyclone belt and
dive centres around the country cater for
novices and experienced divers alike.
The Inner Islands, remains of a submerged
mountain range, rest of a shallow plateau
with prolific marine life. The Outer
Islands to the south of the archipelago are
all coralline or sand cays and mainly
uninhabited presenting the experienced diver
with excellent opportunities to explore.
Most dive centres offer modern dive
equipment rental and services facilities,
however, repair facilities for divers own
gear may be limited. |
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Local Information |
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Time Difference |
Local Currency |
Local Language |
Average flying time |
Weather |
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GMT / UTC + 4 |
Seychelles Rupee |
English / French /
Seychelles Creole |
5 hours 30 mins |
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