Things to do in the Seychelles

Granite boulder beaches unlike anywhere else on Earth, a nutmeg-scented rainforest holding one of the plant kingdom's strangest seeds, and one of the world's most exclusive island-hopping destinations.

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What's worth your time in Seychelles

Visit Anse Source d'Argent's granite boulder beach on La Digue

Nature

One of the most photographed beaches in the world, with massive pink-tinged granite boulders framing shallow turquoise water.

Explore the Vallée de Mai and the coco de mer palm forest

Nature

A UNESCO World Heritage rainforest on Praslin protecting the coco de mer palm, whose seed is the largest in the entire plant kingdom.

Cycle around La Digue, a nearly car-free island

Adventure

Bicycles and ox-carts remain the primary transport on this small island, offering an unhurried way to explore its beaches and granite scenery.

Snorkel or dive the reefs of the Sainte Anne Marine National Park

Adventure

A protected marine reserve near Mahé with coral reefs and clear water, easily reached by boat from the capital, Victoria.