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Seychelles
An archipelago that seems to have been dreamed before it existed
Beaches that look like postcards, pink granite rocks leaning over turquoise water, and a pace so slow that the biggest challenge of the day is choosing which beach to visit. And, for those seeking the most complete disconnection, a private island just for you.
Seychelles is an archipelago where nature seems to have outdone itself: white-sand beaches framed by enormous pink granite boulders, palm trees that lean almost to the water, and a sea of so many shades of turquoise that it is hard to decide which is the real one. Here time moves more slowly: there are islands where the bicycle is still the main means of transport and the paths are made of sand, markets where Creole culture can be smelled and tasted, and reserves where giant tortoises are in no hurry about anything. Each trip combines two or three islands, with the option of closing it on a private island for those seeking the most complete disconnection. It is the ideal destination for anyone who wants to truly rest, without giving up a setting that awakens the senses.
Datos del viaje
Experiences
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Full day in La Digue: boat and bike
The smallest of the three main islands, explored by bike to Seychelles' most photographed beach.
View experience: Full day in La Digue: boat and bike
Ferry to La Digue, the smallest of Seychelles' three main islands — just 5 x 3 km — and the only one where bicycles remain the everyday means of transport; electricity and paved roads didn't arrive until the 1990s. A guide accompanies the first half of the day to point out the best stops; the second half is left free to explore at your own pace, with an essential stop at Anse Source d'Argent, the archipelago's most photographed pink granite beach.
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Cousin, Curieuse, and St. Pierre: bird reserve and giant tortoises
A rat-free nature reserve where 250,000 birds nest each year, and a former leper colony turned giant tortoise sanctuary.
View experience: Cousin, Curieuse, and St. Pierre: bird reserve and giant tortoises
A boat trip to Cousin Island, a nature reserve since 1968 and a predator-free seabird sanctuary since 1975, where nearly 250,000 birds nest each year — including the rare Seychelles warbler — and sea turtles come ashore to lay their eggs in season. The route continues to Curieuse, a former leper colony whose colonial ruins now share the island with a population of giant land tortoises that can be petted and fed, and where a grilled Creole lunch is served by Anse St. José beach.
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Snorkeling among coral at Sister and Felicité
A day of snorkeling on two of the archipelago's least-visited reefs, with lunch on board.
View experience: Snorkeling among coral at Sister and Felicité
A boat trip to Sister and Felicité islands, two of Seychelles' least-visited reefs, for a day spent swimming among coral alongside butterflyfish, angelfish, and entire schools of tropical fish, with a stop for lunch. An alternative to the better-known Ste. Anne circuits, designed for those who prefer the water to the beach.
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Sunset cruise around Mahé
Three hours sailing along the coast of Mahé, with a sparkling wine toast at the best spot to watch the sunset.
View experience: Sunset cruise around Mahé
For three hours, a private boat sails past the best beaches on the coast of Mahé to reach the spot with the best sunset view, where a toast with sparkling wine marks the sun setting over the Indian Ocean. A day-closer designed for couples, though it's just as enjoyable on any kind of trip.
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Getaway to the private island of Desroches
A coral atoll in the middle of the Indian Ocean with a single resort, with nothing to distract but birdsong and the breeze.
View experience: Getaway to the private island of Desroches
45 minutes by small plane from Mahé, Desroches is a coral atoll with a single hotel — Four Seasons — on the entire island, where the beaches have no names because they don't need them: they belong to everyone and no one at once. A trip-closer designed for those who, after touring Praslin and Mahé, want to end in the most literal private paradise Seychelles has to offer, in rustic villas facing the sea with no distraction beyond the ocean itself.
Itinerary ideas
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9 days
Essential Seychelles: Praslin and Mahé
The two-island classic, with helicopter or small plane between them
View itinerary idea: Essential Seychelles: Praslin and Mahé
Flight to Mahé and direct transfer to Praslin (by small plane or, if preferred, by helicopter) for 4 nights of beach and hotel, with a full day devoted to La Digue by bike. Return to Mahé for 3 more nights, with a full day of private touring across the island coast to coast: Victoria, the historic Mission Lodge, the spice gardens of Jardin du Roi, and a Creole lunch with a view.
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12 days
Complete Seychelles: Praslin, La Digue, and Mahé
The richest itinerary in activities, with Cousin, Curieuse, and a sunset cruise
View itinerary idea: Complete Seychelles: Praslin, La Digue, and Mahé
Arrival in Mahé and ferry to Praslin, with a full day visiting Cousin, Curieuse, and St. Pierre (birds, giant tortoises, and a Creole lunch) and another full day in La Digue by bike. Free beach days in Praslin before returning to Mahé, where a Spanish-speaking guide tours Victoria, the Botanical Garden, and a rum distillery, and where a sunset cruise with sparkling wine closes the trip before the return flight.
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9 days
Seychelles Honeymoon: Mahé and the Private Island of Desroches
Free days in Mahé and a close on a coral atoll just for two
View itinerary idea: Seychelles Honeymoon: Mahé and the Private Island of Desroches
Arrival in Mahé for several free days of beach and hotel, with the option of a private island tour and a sunset cruise. The trip closes with a multi-day getaway to the private island of Desroches, at the Four Seasons, the only hotel on the entire atoll.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to travel to the Seychelles?
You can travel all year round. The likelihood of rain is lower between May and September, which is the period I usually recommend if you want steadier weather. Outside those months the trip is still possible, with more chance of showers. I'll suggest the date according to your calendar.
How long should a trip to the Seychelles last and how long does it take to get there?
Between 10 and 14 days lets you combine two or three islands, for instance Mahé, Praslin and La Digue, with time to rest. There is no direct flight from Spain: the journey takes 12 to 15 hours with one connection, in Doha, Abu Dhabi or Addis Ababa. Plan for a quiet first day.
Do I need a visa to travel to the Seychelles with a Spanish passport?
You don't need to apply for a visa beforehand, but you do need an online travel authorisation before boarding: it is requested with a valid passport, accommodation booking, return ticket and sufficient means. With it you obtain a short-stay visa on arrival. As of November 2026; confirm at the official source.
What language and currency are used in the Seychelles?
The usual languages are Seychellois Creole, English and French, so in tourism you will get by easily. The currency is the Seychelles rupee (SCR). You don't need to speak Creole to travel comfortably, but a few words of courtesy are always appreciated.