Seychelles is an archipelago of a series of stunning islands situated in the Indian Ocean. With the stunning natural setting, great food and drinks, laid-back culture, adventurous activities, and much more, Seychelles is fully immersed with exquisiteness. You must have seen it in every travelers bucket-list and if you want to know what makes it a tourist hotspot, we have compiled 6 reasons.
There are various reasons that compel you to travel to Seychelles but here are we have listed the top 6 reasons that make the place unique and a must-visit.
Great Food
If food is what makes you travel around the world then Seychelles should be on the top of the list. The country has some of the best flavors in the world. The scrumptious delicacy of the country draws more than thousands of tourists every year.
From street food to the finest dining, it’s very easy for travelers to eat according to their budget. While you’re in the country, you must try out these specialties- octopus curry, fresh-grilled fish, fruit bat, and sweet-coconut nougat. We are sure once you’re here you will wish to visit the place over and over again.
Home To Endangered Species
One of the most unique and enthralling reasons that compel the world’s travelers to travel to Seychelles is the vast assortment of endangered species.
Seychelles nurtures various endangered species and among those, 80% you can’t spot anywhere else. So, if you love exploring nature, the plethora of endangered species is the perfect reason to add this to your list.
From hawksbill, green turtles, Aldabra giant tortoises, Seychelles paradise flycatchers, there are so many endangered species you’ll come across here. Around 65 species listed on the IUCN Red List are from Seychelles.
Home To UNESCO-acclaimed World Heritage Site
Seychelles is home to two very popular UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The Vallee de Mai and the Aldabra Atoll are the two World Heritage Sites in the country.
We would suggest you to must-visit The Vallee de Mai, as it’s the most interesting for any visitor to Seychelles. The best time to visit the site is from June to October. The Aldabra Atoll is also great but it could be hard for some of the visitors to reach the site as you can reach the site via boats.
Carnival
More than 90% of visitors to Seychelles visit the place to explore the famous Carnival which happens once every year. It’s just the seventh year of the carnival and it had become an extremely popular event in the country and also worldwide. The carnival provides a grand stage for worldwide participants.
It creates a great party atmosphere with mass tourism from around the world. We believe the carnival is the best thing to capture in the country and thus you must visit the country during the carnival which happens to be in October. It’s a wonderful way to experience both the Seychelles culture and history.
Hiking Trails
Among all the amazing things Seychelles is home to the outstanding hiking trails are always the first one that draws the travelers to Seychelles. The hiking trails vary in difficulty level and offers spectacular views.
Whether you’re a seasoned or an amateur hiker, you are sure to find the perfect hike in the country.
World-Class Fishing
The country allows you to relish an amazing fishing experience at the Indian Ocean and thus you must add this to your list.
So, these are the 6 reasons you must travel to Seychelles. We hope the feed turns out to be a great help.
