| Mahé | |
 | |
Location  | |
| State | Seychelles |
|---|---|
| Capital | Port Victoria |
| Surface | 155 km² |
| Inhabitants | 78.539 (2010 census) |
Mahé is the largest of the Seychelles.
To know
Geographical notes
Mahé is the largest island in the Seychelles archipelago, located in the north-east of the nation. Its highest point is the Morne Seychellois (905m).
When to go
The maximum temperature on Mahé is 31 ° C and is generally reached in April. Instead, the minimum temperature is 24 ° C and can be reached from July to January. The wettest period of the year falls in December and January (11 rainy days). Instead, the least rainy period is from June to September (4 days of rain).
Background
The British were the first Europeans to visit Mahé in 1609 and later by the commander Lazare Picault with an expedition in 1742. In 1744, the commander returned to the island on the orders of Bertrand-François Mahé de La Bourdonnais and renamed it Mahé in honor of the governor of Mauritius (Mahe de Labourdonnais).
Territories and tourist destinations
Mahé: full screen map.Urban centers
- Victoria (Port Victoria) - Tiny capital of the Seychelles, Victoria is nestled on an inlet on the east coast and boasts a number of beautiful beaches in its surroundings, the most popular of which is "Beau Vallon". It houses 90% of the country's total population.
Other destinations
- Morne Seychellois - The highest mountain on the island is covered with lush vegetation. The area around it was established as a national park.
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How to get
By plane
The city is served by the Seychelles International Airport. It can be reached fromEurope through the flights of Air Seychelles, Air France, and the Middle Eastern Emirates and Etihad.
