17 Wonderful Days in the Seychelles

After our pleasant direct flight from Düsseldorf, our journey first took us to La Digue. The local transfers and service provided by Creole were flawless. At every stage of the journey, we were met straight away and given all the information we needed. Even the drivers showed us the way to reception and where to find the staff if no one was at the desk. We were very pleased to have booked this service through SeyVillas.

We spent our week on La Digue at Pension Michel, which completely exceeded our expectations. Everything is so cosy and lovingly decorated, with fresh flowers placed throughout the room every day. In the morning, there is a beautifully presented breakfast prepared with great care, followed in the evening by an incredibly delicious Creole dinner. We can recommend the half-board option here 200%.

For a fee, the guesthouse provided us with bicycles for our stay, so on our first day we began by exploring the north of the island and immediately came across our first tortoise, which was a wonderful experience. There was hardly anyone around in the north, and we had the beaches almost entirely to ourselves.

The first tortoise The next day, we visited Anse Source d'Argent, although unfortunately we could not fully take in its beauty as much as we would have liked. Early in the morning, you still have the place entirely to yourself, and at around 17:00 the beach empties out again and the light is fantastic!

La Digue, Anse Source d’Argent Dogs playing at Anse Source d’Argent We returned here on our final day, with the aim of reaching Anse Marron on our own. We had brought some brief directions with us. However, we only managed half the route and turned back when we could not find a way forward.

Next time, we would definitely book a tour with Robert Agnes. His Sunset Barbecue Dinner is also highly recommended. Everything is kept very simple, but the food is incredibly good and he is an excellent entertainer too.

Sunset at Anse La Reunion, La Digue Sunset BBQ with Robert Another highlight was Anse Cocos. Starting from Grand Anse, you walk via Petite Anse to Anse Cocos. The walk is definitely worthwhile, as there are not too many people here either. Our week on La Digue flew by, and before we knew it, we were continuing on to Praslin.

We stayed here for 11 days in an apartment at Cote D'Or Chalets. When we arrived, the ladies seemed slightly surprised and apparently had not been expecting us. Nevertheless, we were quickly given the apartment we had booked and received a very friendly introduction. The location is excellent: the beach (Anse Volbert (Cote d'Or)) is just a minute away, and supermarkets and other amenities are also close by.

Praslin, Anse Côte d’Or Unfortunately, we cannot recommend the breakfast here. Everything had been put out with very little care, and the croissants were usually rationed or there simply were not enough for all the guests. When we asked about this, the staff seemed rather irritated, and friendliness generally did not appear to be a priority here. We were pleased that we had not booked half board. In the evenings, we ate food from the takeaways, which was an incredibly delicious and affordable alternative. We simply fell in love with Creole cuisine!

We had not hired a car in advance, as we had heard that travelling by bus was inexpensive. Our first bus journey took us to Anse Lazio. From the bus stop, there is still a lovely walk to the beach, although we have to say that it is quite a challenge! You have to climb two VERY steep hills before reaching the beach, but it is worth it! We could hear the waves crashing several metres before we arrived, and the beach truly is beautiful. As I do not go into the water when the waves are high, we walked right to the far end of the beach. There is a small, beautiful section by the Honesty Bar where the waves reach the shore with a little less force. It is also a great place for snorkelling. We liked the beach so much that we returned several times by bus.

And because we enjoyed travelling by bus so much, we decided not to hire a car. It was lovely to mix with the locals, as well as to meet and chat with many Germans and other tourists. It really was a wonderful experience. Next time, we would once again manage without a car.

We continued exploring by bus, with Fond Ferdinand as our destination. For around €8, you can join a small-group guided tour. It is best to arrive at around 09:00. It was extremely interesting and, for us, a good alternative to Vallée de Mai.

Praslin, Fond Ferdinand Of course, Curieuse and a snorkelling trip were also on our to-do list. At Cote D’Or, you are approached almost every day by locals offering this type of boat tour. Unfortunately, they did not seem particularly trustworthy to us, although many tourists booked with them and everything probably went smoothly. On our first day on Praslin, we met Georgie. He runs a small, unassuming fruit stall at Cote D’Or, possibly the only one there, and also offers these tours.

Selfie with Georgie from Cote D’Or We then had a taxi boat at an unbeatable price, and the skipper, Georgie’s cousin, tailored the entire trip to us and took us wherever we wanted to go. We are very grateful to have met him. He is not simply interested in making money; he wants to introduce tourists to the Seychelles and is incredibly generous! The excursion to Curieuse was unforgettable. You simply have to see and stroke these giant tortoises! It was the experience of a lifetime!

Giant tortoises on Curieuse Giant tortoises on Curieuse Another must is a visit to Anse Georgette. You should call Lemuria Resort the day before to register, and access should then be approved without any problems. Unfortunately, the bus journey there took a little longer, but it also allowed us to see the other side of the island. After a lovely walk from the bus stop to the beach, we were certain: this is the most beautiful beach on Praslin! You can take some wonderful postcard-perfect photos here.

Praslin, Anse Georgette Praslin, Anse Georgette Unfortunately, the waves were also very high here, and as we had planned to walk from Anse Lazio to Anse Georgette anyway, we spontaneously decided to do the route in reverse. From Anse Georgette, there is initially a signposted path towards Mont Plaisir, which is then supposed to lead to Anse Lazio. So off we went… After a short while, we reached a fantastic viewpoint with a lovely swing, and the view was simply priceless. Unfortunately, walking in the midday sun became very strenuous towards the end. You should definitely plan to do this in the morning. As a result, we did not reach Anse Lazio. We would have needed to leave the marked path and take another route. We tried this, but eventually felt unsure and returned to the signposted path. Our hike ended at the bus stop in front of Lemuria Resort, and from there we took the bus back to Cote D’Or.

Those were the absolute highlights of our holiday. We can recommend SeyVillas, Creole and Pension Michel 200%, and we are already doing so ;) A huge thank you to Ms Flaming for her excellent advice and for making everything so smooth and relaxing! We are already looking forward to our next visit!