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SEYCHELLES
Where is Seychelles?
Seychelles consists of over ninety small islands in the Indian Ocean, the main islands laying between 4 and 5 degrees south of the Equator. The islands are about 1,300km from the coast of East Africa.
Most of the islands are
low-lying coralline islands, but the largest, Mahé, has granite hills rising to
over 900m.
To see exactly where Seychelles is located, click the maps below...
What is Seychelles Like?
- Beautiful - it really is as stunning as it looks in the holiday brochures! Beaches of pure white sand, crystal clear oceans, forest-covered mountains, palm trees swaying in the breeze... lovely!
- Hot - 30 degrees all year round, with incredibly fierce sunshine most days
- Wet - it might be hot, but it also rains a lot, especially from December to February (see the weather page)
- Friendly - the Seychellois people are welcoming and generous
- Beautiful - have we mentioned that already?!
There are some great websites giving information about Seychelles, so we'll not repeat it all here - check the websites below to discover more about this unique country...
'As Pure as it Gets' |
A very informative website created as part
of the tourist board's 'As Pure as it Gets' campaign. Lots
of information about the islands, the history and the people
of Seychelles as well as some beautiful images. (note: site is 'Flash' based so takes a little time to load) |
| Lonely Planet Guide to Seychelles | Lots of information including history, sights, etc. |
| The Seychelles Magic Supersite! | One of the most comprehensive sites with lots of pictures, information, activities, etc. |
| Seychelles Information | Lots of good, hard facts about the place covering just about every topic that you can imagine. |
| 'Just Seychelles' Holiday Guide | Some gorgeous pictures and good travel information |
| Air Seychelles Island Guide | Amongst all of the travel information are some nice pictures and descriptions of the islands and what they have to offer. |