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While staying in Seychelles you have so many places to explore, things to do and sights to see! A Seychelles travel is a unique experience and you don't want to miss a thing.
Mahe tourist attractions
• Victoria's Clock Tower - a copy of the 'Little Ben' tower outside London's Victoria station
• The Courthouse and main Post Office in the centre of town, two places untouched since colonial times
• The National History Museum and the Seychelles People's United Party Museum
• The Codevar Craft Centre - recommended for the original souvenirs and gifts you may buy
• The Natural History Museum
• The Botanical Gardens - highly recommended for their giant tortoises and the endemic plant species
• Beau Vallon Beach - the biggest and the most popular beach on Mahe
• Anse Soleil and Anse Petite Police, two secluded beaches situated on the west coast
• Morne Seychellois National Park
• The Creole institute
• SUBIOS Festival. Held in November, this annual festival celebrates Seychelles' underwater world
• Six islands around Mahe form the Ste Anne Marine National Park, the best place to explore the underwater life. Round Island, one of the six islands, is the best places for genuine Creole cuisine
Praslin tourist attractions
• Anse Lazio beach - voted "The best beach in the world" in 2004.
• Vallee de Mai, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The National Park is well-known for the 'Coco de Mer' palm and some of the rarest birds on earth
• Anse Volbert beach - the best swimming place on the island
• Praslin Ocean Farm. A farm dedicated to the cultivation of Giant Clams and Black Lip Pearl oysters which form the black pearls
• Sister Rocks, South Marianne and White Bank - three top dive sites
La Digue tourist attractions
• Anse Source d'Argent beach. One of the most photographed beaches in the world. Fine white sands, exotic palms and majestic granite boulders
• Veuve Reserve - a small reserve to protect the Black Paradise Flycatcher
• Copra factory
• Historical Cemetery
• Enjoy an ox cart ride
Tourist attractions on the other islands
• Aldabra - the largest atoll in the world and the home to 152,000 giant tortoises
• Alphonse Island - an excellent fly fishing destination
• Bird Island. This tiny coral island is situated about 60 miles (110 km) off Mahe's North coast. Millions of birds come here to nest
• Cousine Island - a private nature reserve, home to five of the Seychelles endemic birds
• Denis Island - a coral island very popular for snorkelling and deep-sea fishing
• Desroches Island - a coral island protected by the reef. An excellent place for diving
• Fregate Island with its Anse Victorin beach, once voted "The best beach in the world" by "London Times"
• Silhouette Island - recommended for the nature loving hikers. A great place for swimming and snorkelling among the reefs
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