Location

The Seychelles are located in the Indian Ocean, northeast of Madagascar, and the nearest continent is the coast of Kenya.

Inhabitants: 75.000 on 100 small islands and 24.000 live on the main island with the name Mahe.

The capital is called Victoria from where the small international Airport is only 6 miles away.

The local currency is the Rupee / 0,25 US$.

Local languages: are a English, French and creole.

The Religion is mostly roman catholic.

General Information is available at the Seychelles Tourist Board - Independence House Victoria/Mahe
P.O.B. 92 Seychelles Fax: (00248) 24035

accommodations

The Seychelles offer a wide range of facilities from top of the line hotels for 700 US$ per night to reasonably prized guest houses for around 50 US$.

various

Vaccination: Precautions against yellow fever are a must. Power supply: 240 Volt, 50 Hz., 3 pin plugs and sockets

Tip: 10% is the golden rule.

Sports: soccer, horse riding, Golf, Tennis, Badminton, Squash, Snorkeling, Diving, Sailing, Surfing.

The climate is fully tropical and to be compared with islands like Jamaica, Barbados and similar environments.

Temperatures are around 30 degrees most of the year with 75% humidity during rainy seasons in May and June.

From November until January rain can be expected. Water temperature is mostly around 28 degrees.