Our Seychelles Trip in August 2015 – the Most Beautiful Beaches and Excursions

After a rather long journey, we were glad to arrive at our accommodation, La Résidence, on Mahé in the late afternoon. Early the very next morning, our hire car, which we had booked for six days, was delivered to the accommodation.

A truly beautiful, fairly long and wide white sandy beach. However, because of the tides and how far the water recedes, it is not ideal for swimming.

There is a 5-star resort in the bay, but the beach is public and therefore accessible to everyone. As the hotel was almost empty, we were the only people on the beach. Ideal for swimming and watching the sunset.

This is a stunning, vast bay in the south of the island. There were a few people there, but because of its size, it still seemed almost empty. In August, you need a little courage to go into the water, as the waves are quite high and powerful at this time of year.

The bay is not particularly large, and the beach is also quite narrow. There were lots of people on the beach during our visit, and the rocks in the water mean it is not ideal for swimming either. The restaurant in the bay is beautiful, but, like almost every restaurant in the Seychelles, barely affordable. (Margherita pizza approx. €13, fish from €30)

Because of the heavy traffic, you need plenty of patience and strong nerves when looking for a parking space. Parking is chargeable throughout Victoria, and tickets are available from the post office. We first visited the famous market to take in the hustle and bustle. There is a wide selection of fish, spices and souvenirs. The market is definitely worth a visit. Afterwards, we went to Victoria’s second attraction: the elephant temple. Unfortunately, it was closed for prayers at lunchtime, but it was still very beautiful to look at from the outside. To finish, we had lunch at the reasonably priced La Pause.

This bay reminded us very much of the well-known Italian resort of Lignano. There is a miles-long beachfront promenade with numerous shops and takeaways. Accordingly, there were also plenty of people. The water was quite murky and very shallow, making it ideal for families with children.

The tour lasts approximately half an hour and ends with a rum tasting. You see how the rum is made, learn about its history and discover a great deal about plants and their properties. Tip: If you eat at the restaurant afterwards, you receive 50% off the relatively expensive tour.

This is the best-known garden in the Seychelles. You follow a circular walking trail and learn about all the plants found in the Seychelles and their properties. This was also where we saw the famous coco de mer for the first time. Another bonus is the wonderful view over the coast of Mahé.

There are several more bays in the south of Mahé, but they are not suitable for swimming due to strong currents, high waves and sharp rocks in the water. They are nevertheless very beautiful for walking and sightseeing.

The Cat Cocos ferry took us to La Digue. The journey lasted around 1 hour and 15 minutes and was a disaster because of the rough seas. Almost everyone on the boat was sick. Exhausted, we took a taxi from the harbour to our lovely accommodation, Bois d'Amour. Run by a German couple, the hotel is set in beautiful gardens and has a fairly central location on the island. Everything is easily accessible by bicycle.

A small, easy-to-navigate village centre with pleasant eateries and shops. The inexpensive takeaways are particularly recommended. From there, a road runs around almost the entire island.

The bay was beautiful in the morning, with few people, a calm sea and some lovely rocks for snorkelling. However, by around midday, more and more people began to arrive, so it was no longer as idyllic as it had been a few hours earlier. The sea also became rougher as the tide came in, which meant snorkelling was no longer enjoyable.

The climb is a real challenge because of the high humidity and temperatures. It takes around an hour to reach the summit at 333 metres. However, the view from the top is worth every drop of sweat. You have a 360° view across the island and can see the neighbouring islands.

Very dangerous at this time of year because of the strong currents and high waves. Nevertheless, it is a beautiful beach with a pleasant beach bar.

This is the neighbouring bay to Grand Anse and can only be reached on foot. There are considerably fewer people there.

Approximately 45 minutes on foot from Grand Anse and absolutely stunning. Here, you can see the natural pools that are so typical of the Seychelles and are ideal for bathing.

I do not think anything more needs to be said about the beauty and uniqueness of this beach. The only downside is the entrance fee of SR 100 per person, which you have to pay to access the beach.

Fortunately, our fears about too many rainy days and unsettled weather proved unfounded. Most of the beaches were almost deserted and beautiful. All in all, it was a wonderful, well-planned holiday.