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Seychelles - an amazing world, full of bright colors and spicy aromas, charming sounds of unusual music and noise of the surf, ancient legends and affecting the imagination of stories about pirate treasures. 
Seychelles are a unique corner, lost in the endless ocean expanses, which many are often called "paradise on earth" or "Eden". Seychelles are a lot of amazing islands on the beauty of the beauty, each of them is interesting in its own way. The greatest popularity among travelers uses, and.
Holidays in Seychelles are countless silver-white sand beaches, which are rightfully considered one of the best in the world, exotic nature, similar to which it is impossible to find any more corner of the planet, as well as local cuisine and excellent service. Seychelles attract travelers from around the world and leave an unforgettable impression about themselves.
Rest on Seychelles is ideal for both romantics and for those who are enjoying extreme sports. Here, nature itself created ideal conditions for surfing, windsurfing, sailing with scuba, underwater hunting, water skiing or canoeing and a lot.
Nature and geography
Seychelles are located in the western part of the Indian Ocean, northeast of Madagascar, 1500 km east of Kenya. Seychelles are located between the fourth and fifth degree south of the equator.
The country is an isolated incredible beauty archipelago consisting of 115 islands. Approximately 35 of them are an "internal group of islands" and have a granite structure. As a rule, it is the islands with many mountains and hills and a narrow coastal stripe, the rest of the islands are coral atolls. The largest of them, Aldab, is also a national park, which is under the auspices of UNESCO. 
Seychelles are one of the smallest countries, its area is only 455.3 square meters. km. The largest islands - Mae, Praslin and La Dig.
The capital of the Seychelles is the city of Victoria, located on the island of Mahe.
Time in Seychelles. The time difference with Moscow is 1 hour in winter, there is no time difference in the summer time.
Seychelles - the Republic, its status is enshrined in the Constitution of June 18, 1993, since then this day is celebrated as the national holiday for the first time, the Arabic seafarers were noticed for another 1000 years ago, but not only they attracted the convenient location of the archipelago - the Phoenicians also often appeared here. And Indonesians. Almost 500 years ago, the islands were opened by the famous Portuguese navalwater Vasco da Gama. Seychelles were both the British and French colonia. On June 29, 1976, Seychelles proclaimed independence from and became a republic.
Customs regulations. Arriving on the Seychelles are allowed to carry 400 cigarettes, 50 cigars or 250 g. Tobacco, 2 l alcohol, 125 ml of perfumes or 250 ml of toilet water and other goods worth not more than 3,000 Seychelles (US $ 550). It is forbidden to import easily flammable materials, weapons, including for underwater hunting, narcotic substances and medications without a recipe. Special allowance for the importation of pets is necessary. It is forbidden to carry vegetables, fruits, plants, meat and meat products, canned food. Installed bans on removal Coconuts, shells, corals, turtles products.
Currency of Seychelles. 1 rupee contains 100 cents. 5 rupees are 1USD. In the course of banknotes, dignity 10, 25, 50 and 100 rupees, coins are worth 1 and 5 rupees, as well as 1, 5, 10 and 25 cents. In the go, you can also sometimes meet silver and gold coins. Visa and American Express credit cards are accepted almost everywhere, except for very small settlements.
Currency exchange. Currency can be exchanged in hotels or local banks. A maximum of 1,000 rupees can be removed from the country, or there is no restrictions on the import and export of foreign currency. Seychelles are encouraged to bring American dollars or traveler checks in this currency, because rupees cannot be used by tourists for renting housing, excursions, as well as in restaurants. Recommended to exchange a small amount of money immediately upon arrival at Victoria Airport, located on Mahe Island.
Banks in Seychelch Open from 8.30 to 14.30 from Monday to Friday, on Saturday - from 8.30 to 11.00.
Tips tourist
Holidays.January 1 - New Year
Holy Friday - No Fixed Date
Easter - no fixed date
May 1 - Labor Day (Labour Day)
June 5 - Liberation Day (Liberation Day)
June 18 - Day of Nation (National Day)
June 29 - Independence Day
November 1 - the day of all saints
December 25 - Christmas
Also in April, the annual festival dedicated to the Water World of Seychelles is held within one week.
In September, the water regatta on the island of La Dig is held.
Creole festival is celebrated in October.
In November, the annual fishing contest is held. 
The shops. Wishing to buy souvenirs can advise beautiful products of handmade from sea shells and pearls, wicker baskets, paintings of local artists, including painting on batche, mats, beautiful carved products from a tree or bamboo and, of course, quintessence of Seychelles Souvenirs - Coco del -Her. Local tea whose varieties on the islands a great set can also be purchased as a souvenir. It should be borne in mind that products from turtle shells will be necessarily seized at the customs best place for shopping on Seychelles is located in Victoria. Here you can wander around the streets and make several purchases. There are also several shops on Praslin, but there are not so many of them on the rest of the islands. In large hotels, as a rule, there are boutiques. Shops are open during the week and on Saturday morning.
TipAs a rule, range from 5% to 10% and are already included in the service cost.
Transport on the Seychelles. On the islands there is an international airport (in Victoria), several seaports and multiple local airports. Between the islands of Mae, Praslin and La Dig can be moved on river trams or high-speed catamarans. Travelers need to take into account that flights between Mae and Praslin are often canceled for technical reasons. It is very convenient to inspect the local beauty and attractions from a helicopter or a private aircraft, but his rent is expensive, but to rent a bike or car accessible to everyone, especially, this is the most successful way of movement in the island. You can also travel for a taxi, the parking lot is located on Alber Street in Victoria and works around the clock.
Car rental. In the event that you want to take a car, you need to have a driver's license with you (Russian rights are also valid) and at the same time it is necessary to be at least 22 years. Movement on Seychelles left-sided, as in Britain, the quality of the road is not bad. The limiting speed of driving around the city is 45 km / h, outside the settlements - 65 km / h. The cost of 1 liter of gasoline is slightly over a dollar, on the O-ve Mahe there is six gas stations, on Praslin - two. Refill in Victoria works from 5 am to 11 pm.
Electricity - 240 volts, 50 Hz
Postal services. Telephone services. The Internet. The central post office is located in Victoria and works from 8.00 to 16.00 from Monday to Friday, on Saturday - from 8.00 to noon. You can send letters directly from the hotel. The phone can also be used in most hotels. Country code - 248. At MAE there is a few Internet cafes and at least one thing - on the O-ve Praslin.
Medical service. The climate in Seychelles is very healthy, and there are no well-known tropical diseases common, for example, in Kenya or. There is a small risk of infection with hepatitis A, so vaccination is recommended before the trip.
As for local water, in general it is quite suitable for drinking, but it is better to use either boiled, either selling bottled. It is preferable to eat in cafes or restaurants, since the variety of kitchen allows you to choose dishes for every taste. A lot of food is sold from the trays, but it is better to refrain from her use.
The Central Hospital is located in Victoria on O-ve Mahe (tel. 224400). Doctors speak English and / or French. On Mahe, Praslin and La Dig, others are also located, including private, clinics. Medical care for free, ensured at the expense of the state.
Telephone emergency service Seychelles - 999.
Since the climate on the islands is tropical, and therefore is quite wet and hot, it is recommended to wear Light clothing from natural materials, for women - light dresses, shorts or pareo afternoon and long skirts in the evening, for men - shorts and a T-shirt. The most suitable shoes are shale or sandals. Bathing suits us only on the beach. 
Fine conditions for sports lovers have been created on the Seychelles. Here you can play surfing, windsurfing, paragliding, sailing and water skiing, ride a canoe or fly on Deltaplane. Alone, or using the services of an experienced instructor, who wanted to engage in underwater hunting and fishing. However, it would not be quite true to argue that Seychelles are ideal only for water sports.
On Mahe there is an excellent golf course, located south of the international airport in Victoria. The Golf Course on Praslin Island is considered one of the best in the world. Most hotels have tennis courts. On the islands there is an opportunity to do equestrian sports. 
Popular tours of various levels of complexity on Mae, Praslin, La Dig, and some others who give travelers are popular with popularity and to explore their beauty and get acquainted with the local exotic flora and fauna. As a rule, information about them can be obtained in hotels.
Many hotels on the islands are cinemas and discos, there are often a barbecue with folk songs and dancing. It is interesting to see or take part in local entertainment, listen to the music unusual for Europeans called "Caltolet", which is a mixture of Waltz, Polka and Kadrili, see how "Moutia" dance, African dance for the sounds of drums and tamatov, or no less famous dance "Sega".
In Victoria there are cinemas and theaters in which theatrical performances in English, French and Creoles are often held. In the center of Victoria, as well as in the hotels of Beau Vallon Bay Hotel and at Plantation Club are a casino. At Praslin, there is also a magnificent casino Casino des Iles.
Seychelles come to enjoy the pristine nature. And here it is achieved immediately, thanks to the ideal climatic conditions, always warm sea with wonderful snow-white sandy beaches. Located in tropical latitudes and surrounded by the Emerald Gloor of the Indian Ocean, this coconut paradise is striking the imagination by the riot of paints and a variety of plants, a colorful underwater world and wonderful reserves, bizarrely rugged rocks and coral atols, a great multitude of feathered and giant turtles, as well as the Creole population and its Traditions that combine European, African, Indian and Chinese cultures.
Each island of this fabulous archipelago, whether the capital is the capital of Mahe or the Pirates's Pirates - Frigate, Praslin Coconut Island or Fantastic La Dig, is attractive in its own way and has magnificent natural beaches with snow-white sand, colorful hotels, perfectly inscribed in the landscape and not Violating wildlife harmony. This country has not been a victim of mass tourism, while retaining its amazing beauty and color.
Seychelles are a tropical paradise, fruit-replete all year round: coconuts, mango fruits, bananas, papaya, presidium fruits, avocado, melon, fruits citra, breadwinners, zhamalaki, cannons, cruse, pineapples, sugar cane, oranges, lemons , grapefruits ... There are at least 15 varieties of bananas and almost as many types of mango fruits ...
There are a lot of endemic (found only in Seycheli) representatives of flora and fauna. For example, only here grows the unique coconut palm "Sea Cocon". Her famous walnut is the largest and heavy worldwide - reaches weight of 20 kg. Anri de Montfreud's adventure officer, who had won other palm trees, did not hide his surprise: "This nut the size of a big round pumpkin. He is double, and his two hemispheres resemble a couple of buttocks, between which nature has been carefully reproduced by some anatomical details that lead to thinking" .
A unique giant turtles live on Seychelles. At the time of stopping the growth of "Testuda Gigantea" a length of 1.5 m can weigh up to 500 kg. Some copies live very long, more than 300 years.
The Seychelles also have both unique species of birds: a black parrot on Praslin Island, singing forty on the islands of frigate and arid, current on the island of the cousin, Banana Bird on the island of Mahe ...
Seychelles have long been manyli lovers to having large fish. 100 km north of the island of Mahe, near the island of bird and not far from the island of Deniz (the base of lovers of this type of fishing), where the depth reaches 1800 m very quickly, 6 world records were delivered: a boat equipped with special equipment recognized as The International Association of Fishermen, make it possible to register records.
Capital
Victoria.
Population
Population - 96,000 people. "In Seychelles, French women are enough to have a good figure, English to be distinguished by good manners, Asian to be exotic, and African to hire the charm of the patronage." It is difficult to say better about the Seychelles, what did Alec Vogue did.
Language
Official languages \u200b\u200b- Creole, French, English.
Religion
The main religion on the islands is Christianity (90% of the population - Catholics), Buddhism, Islam.
Geography
Seychelles archipelago includes 115 large and small islands located in the Indian Ocean slightly south of the equator and the north of Madagascar Island.
It occupies a territory of 459 km 2.
The largest islands - Mahe, Praslin, La Dig, Silhouette - granite origin; Small islands are predominantly coral.
The largest island of the archipelago - MAE, length length - 27 km, in width - 8 km. On this island is located capital of State - Victoria and international airport.
Climate
Although this paradise is very close from the equator, the climate here is more tropical than equatorial.
The regulatory impact has an ocean, and the Seychelles of the unfamiliar to the exhausting heat of continental regions located on the same latitude.
It is customary to distinguish two seasons: hot (December - May) with an average temperature around + 29 ° C and relatively cool (June - November) with an average temperature around + 27 ° C, when monsoon winds blowing. The rainy season has long been since the beginning of December until mid-January. At this time, strong, but short-term rains are possible.
Time
The difference in time with Moscow +1 hour in winter, there is no time in time.
Visa
Visa to Seychelles for a trip is not required. You must have a passport with you, the validity of which expires at least 6 months after the date of departure, completed by the customs declaration and the return ticket. Certificates of any vaccinations are not required at entrance. All arrived is the so-called guest visa for a period of action for 1 month, which, if desired, can be extended.
Currency
The National Monetary Unit is the Seychelian Rupee (SCR).
1 $ \u003d 14 rupees.
In the course of banknotes, dignity 10, 25, 50, 100 and 500 rupees, coins are worth 1 and 5 rupees, as well as 1, 5, 10 and 25 cents. In the go, you can also sometimes meet silver and gold coins.
Visa credit cards, Master Card and American Express are accepted almost everywhere. Banks on Seychelles are open from 8:30 to 14:30 from Monday to Friday, on Saturday - from 8:30 to 11:00.
Tip
Tips not necessarily, because Usually the cost of maintenance is included in the account. However, the service staff at the hotel and the restaurant is always happy with additional rupees.
Transport
Aviation message
Local airlines "Air Seychelles". Airplanes of this airline make regular flights between the Islands of the Seychelles archipelago. Telephone for airline flights: 438 40 00.
Car rental
In the country, left-sided movement and quite narrow roads. Machine can be taken at the hotel (as a rule, each hotel has car rental compartments) or AVIS - tel. 422 45 11, Mahe Cars - tel. 437 35 27.
Benzocolones
150 km. The Mahe island's road network serve six benzokolonok firm Shell.
Other types of transport
Taxi - on the island of MAE is about 200 taxi. All cars are equipped with meters. Tariff at any time of day the same. Taxi parking is working around the clock.
Buses - ply with an interval of a quarter of an hour on the main routes. Bus Indian brand "Tata" run from 5:30 to 19:00.
Ferries - from the port of Victoria daily to Praslin Island is sent by the Speed \u200b\u200bFerry "Cat Cocos", travel time for 1 hour.
Flights from Monday to Saturday - from 7:30 to 16:00. On Sunday - from 10:30 to 16:30.
clothing
It is best to wear lightweight x / b clothing, comfortable shoes (sandals or sandals), headdress. We recommend using special sunscreen creams, as well as capture sunglasses with you. If you are going to visit the alpine part of the country, then you should take a sweater with trousers (because in the evening the temperature can be lowered to + 14 ° C).
Electricity
Voltage 240V, 50 Hz. Square sockets with three holes. The international standard adapter is used, which can be taken at the reception.
Communication
To call Moscow 007 (Russian code) + 495 (Moscow code) + subscriber number. A phone call from the Seychelles is expensive: a $ 40 telephone card allows you to talk with Europe only 8 minutes. Cost 1 min. Conversations with Moscow from the phone - $ 4.
For the use of mobile communications, please refine all questions from your provider!
Useful phones
Police, fire service, ambulance: 999
Embassy of the Russian Federation in Seychelles: THE EMBASSY OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION IN THE REPUBLIC OF SEYCHELLES
P.O. Box 632, Le Niol.
Telephone: (8-10-248) 426 65 90 (around the clock), 422 15 90, 4266122, 426 66 53,
Mail: [Email Protected]
Victoria House. P.O. BOX 3566, Victoria
The embassies of the Seychelles in Russia are not.
Fishing
Seychelles are famous for fantastic fishing. Only here is it possible to combine fishing in the open ocean, on sand shallow water and near coral reefs.
Fishing on the boats specially equipped with the necessary equipment for trophy fishing: Installion trolling row of spinning with marine multiplier coils, bugres, lively and artificial bait, stationary outriggers.
Big Game Fishing - catching trolling from large, specially equipped boats; Bottom Fishing - catching spinning on poppers and jig bait; Flats Fishing - catching on light spinning and fly fishing.
Venue: O. Mae, Praslin, Silhouette, Frigate, Berd, Denis, Deros, Alfons, Coeniology and other Islands.
Diving
The scablasts in the local waters are waiting for a wide variety of underwater world, including the unsurpassed beauty of multicolored coral reefs. In addition from October to April here is a guest of amazing whale sharks, And the one who is looking for a way to make your blood lives to run on the veins, probably won't miss your chance to swim in the waters of the Indian Ocean next to the giants, the largest fish planet.
Restrictions
- Arriving on the Seychelles are allowed to carry 400 cigarettes, 50 cigars or 250 g. Tobacco, 2 liters. Alcohol, 125 ml. spirits or 250 ml. Toilet water and other goods worth not more than 3000 Seychelles rupees ($ 550).
- It is forbidden to import easily flammable materials, weapons, including for underwater hunting, narcotic substances and medications without a recipe.
- A special permission is required to import domestic animals.
- It is forbidden to carry vegetables, fruits, plants, meat and meat products, canned food.
- There are prohibitions for the export of coconut nuts, shells, corals, turtles products.
- A maximum of 1,000 rupees can be removed from the country, or $ 200,
There is no restrictions on the import and export of foreign currency.
Flight Rules, Passport Control, Meeting, Wires
Departure from Moscow
You fly from Domodedovo International Airport, 1st floor, departure hall
customs control
Required documents:
- customs declaration (in case of provision of more than $ 3000 or valuable things);
- international passport;
- air ticket discharged in both ends (Do not lose!).
It is necessary to present all the luggage, including manual sting.check in
Required documents:
- air ticket;
- international passport.
On the registration there is a luggage and a boarding pass on the plane is issued. The rejected ticket without landing coupon is not a guarantee of a place in the plane.Passport control
Required documents:
- boarding pass;
- international passport.
When landing, only the boarding pass will be required.
Accommodation in Mae.
When booking a service Fast Track - tourists will meet in the arrival hall with a sign (where tourist names are indicated).
The representative of the host company will help to quickly go through passport control, customs, get baggage.
Passport control
Required documents:
- international passport;
- Immigration card (issued in an airplane shortly before landing).
After passing passport control, you still have a root from the immigration card ..Receipt of baggage
customs control
To pass the customs control, it is necessary to present all things to inspect customs officers.
After passing the customs inspection, you need to approach the representative of the receiving company with a sign and transfer the voucher, after which the representative spends you on the transfer.
Airport Emergency: 00248 2 51 53 10
Russian-speaking representative: 00248 2 52 01 49 (Valentina Payette)
Seychelles are an incredibly picturesque and fabulous place, which is considered one of the most wonderful on earth. Here you can enjoy bright and exciting excursions, see giant land turtles, stroll through the forest. But the main way of active pastime on the islands is diving.
Near the coast is a huge coral reef with thousands of various inhabitants of sea depths. Beautiful corals are an important business card Seychel, just like her paradise landscapes. Separate beaches boast of excellent high waves, from which even spoiled surfrs will be in a wild delight.
Another interesting direction among active pastime lovers is air trips. More information about the rest in the Seychelles you will receive by clicking on the https://miroved.com/countries/seishely link.
Diving
Snorkeling in the Seychelles is a special - the main part of the local islands occurred from coral reefs. The bottom of coastal waters cover the corals of a variety of forms created by the hands of nature. The underwater world near Seychelles is distinguished by an amazing variety. There are mollusks, shells, spiny lobsters, different fish and tiger sharks.
Trompeuse Rocks is one of the top places for swimming underwater, with a huge amount of fish, giant boulders of granite and a depth of 20 meters. Next to the island of Le Mamel, you can see the UK tanker, which sank here in the 70s of the last century. The ship immediately settled the marine fauna.
On the island of Maha near the Beach Bo Wall, you can admire the amazing underwater cliffs up to 45 meters high. They create exciting underwater labyrinths that have become a chapter for large fish - Barracuda and even huge whale sharks.
The north of the main island of Seychelles is another place that loved the divers from all over the world - Brissare Rocks. Dive to the depth to 40 meters. Behind the day you will see fiery corals, a lot of exotic fish, and if you are lucky - then the real reef shark. Several flooded ships are located in the northeast direction from Mahe.
Snorcling and fishing
Snorcling is a test for lovers of new sensations. We are talking about immersion without special equipment. You breathe with the help of a tube, dropping a few meters. Fully transparent water and fabulous world of sea depths Beach Fairiland Beach is an ideal place for snorkeling. Another good option is Ans Patat.
Love fishing? In this case, you are awaiting unforgettable impressions. Go to a fishing tour and personally catch a giant tuna or other fish. You can pull out the prey or - no depends only on your skills, because sometimes the catch comes across a record. Contact local professionals to meet the adventure.
Surfing
Surfing is also popular in Seychelles. Only coral reefs interfere with the formation of high waves, therefore it is not possible to cut off on the waves everywhere. As a rule, surfing are engaged on the island of Mahe and Praslin. But there is no particularly high waves here, so the conditions are designed rather for newcomers in this sport.
Cruise on Yacht.
To enjoy the beauty and splendor of local nature, we recommend going to the yacht cruise. On the islands there is a large number of yacht clubs that will gladly show you the habitat of huge turtles and much more.
Well, finally, it is worth mentioning the pleasure that can be obtained from a simple cycle rugs along the paths of any of the local islands. Enjoy your journey!
Tourists are always interested in which in the country where they go time. Seychelles in this sense are very convenient for Russians who live in the Moscow time zone or close to it. The entire territory of the Seychelles is located in one time zone, i.e. Time in Seychelles is now the same everywhere. From November to March, the difference in time with Seychelles regarding Moscow is one hour ahead, from April to October there is no difference with Moscow at all.
To the joy of tourists, there are no predators dangerous for people in Seychelles, even sharks are not suitable for a close distance to the shores of the islands. Fatal cases of attacks of sharks and barracud on holidaymakers were not observed. Creolen's mothers have to scare children with the wild cats, because, perhaps, no one scary in the local tropics is not found.
Snakes and black scorpions live on Praslana are not poisonous, the mosquitoes are not transferred tropical diseases, but for greater comfort, it is not bad to capture cream and fumigators with insects with them.
Only stone-fish can be fatally dangerous, if you step on it, walking through the puddle formed after low tide, or during diving. In case of a poisonous spinal spike of this fish in a man's blood vessel, he does not have a chance of survival. Near coral reefs there is a danger of getting a burn from polyps, worms and clams, it is also undesirable to accumulate to fish-zebra.
Bathing should be avoided during the tide, because A strong underwater flow can be carried out in the open sea. That way in 1961, the governor of the Seychelles Sir John Torp and his secretary who were excellent swimmers were drowned.
Driving a car on the Seychelles is needed with caution due to the uptime of mountain roads and unusual left-sided movements. The number of cars on the roads is insignificant, employees of the local road police are usually located in the district office, quickly arriving at the accident at the call.
Unfortunately, Russian tourists have proven themselves to be problematic guests due to their tendency to poaching. The Seychelles environmental department is very zealously coming to the execution of their duties, therefore, let's say, about illegal underwater hunt, you just need to forget.
Due to the fact that in the country there is not enough currency, tourists for everything have to pay dollars or euros (more precisely, Seychelles rupees, but exchanged at the official rate). And this is quite unprofitable for travelers. First, in many cash registers, official dollar and euro courses are equalized, which hits the pocket of those who have euro. Secondly, you will most likely have to change the currency at the lowered course. It is more profitable to change the currency on the rupees and independently buy some things in stores than to order them at the hotel where you will calculate at the official rate.
