Published By: Nirtika Pandita

Here are some must-do things in Seychelles

Well, if you are on the beach might as well indulge in some activities

Popular for its beaches that are flocked by tourists all long year, Seychelles is an archipelago of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean. Situated off East Africa, the island is an epitome of natural beauty and mesmerizing landscape. Along with the beaches come beautiful coral reefs, natural reserves, and rare wild animals. From the beaches to the wildlife sanctuary, Seychelles offers a lot for visitors to do. Here is a list of a few things that one can do on the picturesque islands.

AnseVolbert

It is located on the northeast coast of Praslin. Also known by the name of Côte d'Or aka Golden Coast, the AnseVolbert beaches are thronged by sun-seekers, swimmers, and snorkelers. All thanks to its white sand and crystal clear water, the beach is spread across a long stretch. What else makes spending time at the beach and taking a dip in the water worthwhile is its shallow waters. In fact, AnseVolbert is one of the island's main resort areas, filled with luxury to affordable hotels and restaurants all lined up along the shores. But not to miss the activity on this beach is going snorkeling.

Beau Vallon

A bay located on the north-western coast of Mahé, owing to its crystal clear water Beau Vallon Beach is famously known for diving, snorkeling, and its coral reefs. The sand at the beach is like glitter and a far-out look beyond the sea will bring to your vision the mountainous Silhouette Island on the horizon. The thrilling part of spending time on this beach during the weekends is the locals who come out to barbecue on the beach. There are also adventure water sports such as jet skiing, water skiing, banana boats, paddleboarding, boating, fishing, and scuba diving.

La Digue Island

The fourth largest island in the archipelago, La Digue is a well-preserved island that is a delight to admire and be able to spend time at. There are hardly any motor vehicles available there but one can always rent a bike to take a tour of the island. One can go around to the Anse Source D’Argent beach, Anse Coco beach, and the Veuve Nature Reserve to spot the rarest birds on earth.

Some other places to visit are Curieuse Island Day Trip, Morne Seychellois National Park, Ste Anne Marine National Park, Vallée de Mai National Park, Praslin, Aride Island Nature Reserve, Victoria, and Bird Island to name a few.