The country at a glance
Discover Seychelles
An archipelago of one hundred and fifteen islands in the middle of the Indian Ocean, the Seychelles are famous for beaches framed by granite boulders. Nearly half the territory is protected: coco de mer forests, giant tortoises, coral reefs. Creole, English and French are the official languages.
- Capital
- Victoria
- Languages
- Seychellois Creole, English, French
- Currency
- Seychellois rupee
- When to go
- April and May, October and November
Explore Seychelles
Choose a place on the map to find out what there is to see.
Festivals and holidays in the Seychelles
JuneNational holidayNational Day (Independence Day)Victoria (Mahé) and nationwide
Aug.Religious festivalLa Digue Festival (Feast of the Assumption)La Digue
Oct.FestivalFestival KreolMahé (Victoria) and other islands
Nov.FestivalSeychelles Ocean Festival (formerly SUBIOS)Mahé (Beau Vallon, Victoria) and islands