13 information that will help you before traveling to the Seychelles

Weather of Arabia - Do you know a beautiful and charming republic called the Island of Dreams? Its name is Seychelles Island, and there is no doubt that you know that it is one of the most beautiful islands in the world, thanks to its virgin nature, stunning beaches, and luxurious resorts. It is undoubtedly a destination very suitable for honeymoon couples, or families with children.. There is a lot of information that you would like to know more about the Seychelles.

Geography and climate of Seychelles

•   This republic of dreams is located in the Indian Ocean, 1,500 km east of the African coast, and it is one of the other islands competing to bring tourists to this part of the world, such as the Maldives, Comoros, Mauritius, Mayotte, La Reunion and Madagascar.
• The Republic of Seychelles consists of 115 other small islands beside it, a few of which are inhabited and the rest are virgin or rocky islands only. Mahi is considered the largest island in the archipelago.
• The climate of Seychelles is tropical and its weather is mild and warm throughout the year. Therefore , the best times to travel there will be related to the nature of the tourist activities that you like to do, such as cruises, diving, hunting and bird watching.

Visa, arrival and movement between the Seychelles

• One of the advantages of traveling to the Seychelles is that no one needs a prior entry visa. Citizens from all countries of the world do not need an entry visa. Rather, they need proof of the return ticket, place of residence, and a health safety document.
• The Republic of Seychelles has a single international airport that bears the country's name or La Pointe La Rue in French, and it is an administrative district in the capital, Victoria, and there are many international airlines that serve it with its flights, including Qatar, Turkish, Emirates and Etihad Airways.
• Air Seychelles is the national air carrier, with daily or weekly flights to a number of islands such as Praslin Island, Farragut, Desjouches, Alphonse, Denis, and Bird Island.
• Those looking to get from Victoria to other islands can only rely on charter flights to some destinations or helicopter tours with ZilAir to every island you want.

Endless tourist attractions

• The city of Victoria is the capital of the country, and is located on the island of Mahe. Its attractions include the Clock Tower, the Natural History Museum, the Victorian Botanic Gardens, the Spice Garden, Sir Selwyn Clarke's Market, the National Stadium, and the Inner Harbour, where tuna fishing and canning is a large local industry.
• There is a great cultural diversity in the country, especially in the city of Victoria, where the population consists of Africans, Indians, Arabs and Chinese, and perhaps the morning market is one of the best places where you will learn about all cultures.
• The Seychelles archipelago is not only islands and beaches, but also includes soaring mountains that lead you to the highest peak in the country, the Morne Seychelles Peak, hiking and mountaineering trails through rainforests and wildlife that Morne Seychelles National Park is proud of.

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Accommodation and hotels in Seychelles

• You must book the hotel before traveling to the Seychelles because the immigration authorities at the airport do not tolerate travelers arriving without proof of residence, and you certainly do not want to be in the position of having to book from inside the airport at the last moment at a more expensive price or in a place that you will not like later.
• When you mention the island of Seychelles, this means high-end hotels and luxury resorts. Not all accommodations are expensive, but there are many housing options that suit all tastes and budgets, except for some islands that may be dedicated to one resort that provides a lot of luxury and privacy.
• Hotel prices in the Seychelles rise during the peak seasons, which are either at Christmas at the end of the year, or during the summer holidays that extend from July to August.