Seychelles

Granite boulders, Anse Source d'Argent, and water the color of a rumor.

The Seychelles are a handful of granitic islands with beaches that look assembled. Anse Source d'Argent on La Digue is the famous one, pinkish sand between boulders. Mahé and Praslin are where the week is based. It is expensive, slow, and visually unfair.

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Location

4.62° S, 55.43° EOpen in OpenStreetMap

Best time to visit

April–May, October–November

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A Seychelles itinerary

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Field guide

Two islands are enough. Three is a ferry itinerary. La Digue is the one you should not skip if the famous beach is the reason.

When to go

The turn of the seasons, around April to May and October to November, is the calmer bet. Rain is short and scenic most of the year. Wind picks the beach that works each day.

The beach

Source d'Argent is on La Digue and is reached through an old plantation, often with a fee. Anse Lazio is Praslin's big, beautiful bay and it has weather. Mahé's Beau Vallon is the city beach, useful and less delicate. The sand really is that pale.

In the water

Swimming is excellent in the sheltered coves and a conversation with the lifeguard when the swell is up. Snorkeling on a house reef is ordinary here. A glass-bottom or a small boat fills a day without a checklist.

Pack this in your notes

Ferries between Mahé, Praslin, and La Digue are the transport. Book the popular hours.
La Digue is bicycles. That is not a slogan.
Prices are high. The picnic from a shop is a respected plan.
Take the photo early. The boulders are smaller when a hundred people are among them.

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Traveler reviews

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Camila R.

10/10

The water is the itinerary in Seychelles

Anse Source d'Argent early. Anse Lazio on Praslin if the swell is down. In Seychelles the color of the water does more work than any hotel list. Granite boulders, Anse Source d'Argent, and water the color of a rumor.

Dec 4, 2025

Nina P.

8/10

The water is the itinerary in Seychelles

Beau Vallon for a Mahé swim close to dinner. A day with no ferry, on purpose. In Seychelles the color of the water does more work than any hotel list. Granite boulders, Anse Source d'Argent, and water the color of a rumor.

Feb 6, 2025

Jonas M.

10/10

Seychelles in April–May

Anse Lazio on Praslin if the swell is down. Best window from where I sat: April–May, October–November. I would not trade this coast for a busier island.

Jan 5, 2025