Capital
Victoria
Population
100K
Currency
Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
Best Time to Visit
April–May
#24
World Tourism Rank
0.001%
of World Land Area
2
UNESCO Sites
0
Neighboring Countries
Nationalities not listed above may require a visa. Always verify with official sources before travel.
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Recommended: April–May
The Seychelles is home to the Vallee de Mai on Praslin Island, where the coco de mer palm produces the world's largest seed, weighing up to 25 kilograms.
Aldabra Atoll in the Seychelles is the world's second-largest coral atoll and home to over 100,000 giant Aldabra tortoises.
Anse Source d'Argent on La Digue is the most photographed beach in the world, and it truly lives up to the hype.
- A traveler on visiting Seychelles
Seychelles is an archipelago of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean, home to some of the world's most beautiful beaches framed by iconic granite boulders. The Vallee de Mai on Praslin Island is a UNESCO site preserving the prehistoric coco de mer palm forest, while Aldabra Atoll shelters the world's largest population of giant tortoises. With over 50% of its land designated as nature reserves, Seychelles is a global leader in conservation and a dream destination for beach and nature lovers.
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