City: Seychelles
Top Things to do in Seychelles
Things to do in Seychelles, Seychelles: The Best Outdoor Activities
Sailing, diving, fishing and relaxing are the main activities for visitors to the 155 islands of this Indian Ocean archipelago. Mahé, Praslin and La Digue are the most popular islands. Mahé boasts 65 silver beaches, plus an array of restaurants, cafés, bars and casinos in the tiny capital, Victoria. The Seychelles are home to UNESCO-designated sites, coral atoll Aldabra and Vallée de Mai, called the Garden of Eden. Creole is the main language, but English and French are widely spoken.
Restaurants in Seychelles
1. Spiagge di Anse Marron
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 299 reviews
Reviewed By IamRichie - Haarlem, The Netherlands
MUST READ BEFORE GOING Never go without a guide! Why? When we walked the tour today (26-1-2020) with a guide we found a young man dead on the rocks between Anse Source D’Argent and Anse Martin (around Anse aux Cedres). The poor guy went without a guide and really unfortunately paid with his life (it seemed that he tried to walk via the high dangerous part while the safe path was via the low part). I’m so sorry for his family and loved ones and would like to send my deepest condolences to them. There are several post here at TripAdvisor which suggest you can easily do the tour yourself which is really misleading (!!!) and make people take great risks with their lives. Because of these posts I also considered going by myself as they made it seem easy but my gut feeling happily told me to go with a guide. Maybe they are experienced rock climbers (which most of us are not) and completely walked the same safe route as the guides do (which I highly doubt because of the below reasons)?! I myself am really fit and I must say that it’s not easy and a really tricky tour without proper guidance going from Grand Anse beach to Anse Marron and than further to Anse Source D’Argent. Please note the following: - You need to be fit and the safe route is very hard to be found; - the walk includes climbing through small areas below the rocks (which prevents you having to climb the dangerous upper rocks where one could easily slip) and you are walking through really dense jungle areas; - I’m 100% certain that people trying to do it themselves will not take the same safe road (meaning take a more risky road) as I really simply sometimes could not see where we would go next (and even surprised me as the more logical way to me looked differently); - you need to wear proper hiking shoes to prevent any slipping. You will also walk parts through the water (even at low tide when we went); - never go when it has rained or will be raining. It will be very slippery on the rocks. With a guide you are able to enjoy this nice experience and they take no risk at all with any of the customers. They for example don’t go when it has rained and for them the safety of their customers is o so important because an heavy injury or death will mean closure of their business and possibly even prison time. So please use this information so you can make a well informed decision on what to do. The tour itself is really nice and you see some great beaches but not worth dying for when you take excessive risks by going by yourself. Ps: 1. for clarity I’m not at all involved with any tour guides what so ever. With this post I want to prevent any more people getting hurt because saving the small amount of money is not worth it! 2. Please LIKE and share the post to bring it to the attention of as much people as possible. 3. I’m attaching some nice photos I took because the tour is nice and this post is not meant to discourage anybody from going, but I do want you to be well informed.
2. Anse Capucins Beach
3. Dans Gallas Trail
4. Anse Georgette
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,720 reviews
This small, serene beach is among the most beautiful on Praslin Island.
Reviewed By illusions328 - Great Falls, United States
this is a small beautiful beach with easy access for Constance Lemuria guests (10min free buggy ride every hour) and less easy access for outside guests, 25min-30min walk from parking outside the hotel through the golf course on a hilly but well maintained path. If you are staying at the hotel, this is the only beach you need to be at. we were surprised to see so few hotel guests take the extra 10mins to get to this beach as most of them spent time at petite anse kerlan which gets very busy. this is not a secluded/isolated beach but because access isn't easy, the crowds are much lower than the likes of anse laszio. we were often the first on the beach around 9am and first to depart around noon after which the crowds start to grow. so for that isolated Cast Away feeling come early! water and weather is still very warm this beach has it all, beautiful surroundings, granite rock and all, white soft sand and and beautiful clear blue water. it seems to be a safe beach to swim (depending on season/current conditions) and plenty of shade. there are no facilities but you can buy juice/fruit from a local vendor. we spent 4 mornings at this beach during our 4 night stay @ the lemuria.
5. Anse Lazio
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,094 reviews
Reviewed By fluffymonkey - Worcester, United Kingdom
Deserving of its reputation as one of the best beaches in the Seychelles, arguably one of the best in the World. Turquoise waters, fine golden sand, lofty palms right up to the shore line and shouldered by giant granite boulders at each end of the bay. You may find you're pinching yourself to make sure its not all a dream. Snorkeling was great just behind the granite rocks at the far end of the bay near Bonbon Plume, plenty of other people here too so follow the snorkels! Note - Bonbon Plume was still closed for refurbishment when we visited in August.
6. Anse Source D'Argent
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,749 reviews
Reviewed By poplarkins - London, United Kingdom
This is the place that I will remember forever - very picturesque and extremely beautiful. It is easily accessed passing through the L'Union estate (entrance is 115 rupees) where you can see giant turtoises, vanilla plantations, coconuts plantations including old colonial house, remaining working mill, cemetery from the colonial days that contains the early settlers graves and various vegetation. The beach itself is stunning ... picturesque .... with ‘out of this world rock formations ‘... all surrounded by lush vegetation on one side and white sand and crystal turquoise sea on the other. In spite of being more crowded than other beaches on the island there are plenty of places to sit and hide .... and there is no shortage of shaded areas... also it is a good place for swimming and snorkelling There are plenty of facilities nearby ... small snack places, renting of kayaks etc. Definitely place not to miss.
7. Petite Anse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 406 reviews
Reviewed By Shelleyash - San Diego, United States
Drive toward the four seasons hotel. When you arrive at the security hut between the roads, take the road on the left, sign in, and walk down the road 10 min staying to right, At the beach there is a swing, activities for hire, soft sand, boulders, lush green foliage, snorkel rental, and food. The water is unbelievably blue, with no waves when we visited in February. When you walk down the isn’t good signage- you mostly stay to the right.
8. Grand Anse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,606 reviews
Reviewed By ebershibin - Mumbai, India
This is the best Grand Anse beach in the of the three islands as it easily trumps the one in Praslin and better than the Grand Anse in Mahe as well. Be advised not to venture into the waters, the waves are pretty rough and loud as well. But that's what the bliss was all about. The turquoise waters, white sand along with the granitic rocks standing tall amongst the greenery was a sight to cherish.
9. Anse Coco Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 928 reviews
Reviewed By maggie_sor - Hovas, Sweden
One of the best beaches, but it can be tough to get there when it's hot. You can expect a hike of about 30-45 minutes in hilly terrain. Bring water well. First, pass the Grand Anse. About the middle of Grand Anse is a large stone and behind it begins the path. Cross a concrete bridge and then keep right. when you come across the first ridge you come to Petit Anse which is also a very nice beach. Here, there is usually a small bar selling coconuts and small palm huts on the beach to get shade. Good as a break on the way home. If you can continue, the path goes in the forest behind Petit Anse and over the next mountain ridge. Then you come down to a beach where there are very few people. Most go farthest away because there is a small pool where you can snorkel in quite calm water.
10. Anse Intendance
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 859 reviews
Reviewed By fluffymonkey - Worcester, United Kingdom
Powder white sand beach, book ended by granite boulders and with a mountain backdrop this was one of our favourite beach stops whilst touring Mahe.
