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Victoria lies on the rocky Seychelles-Island of Mahé, which is described here with. Located in the northeast, it is the capital of the island state off the East African coast.
background
Dynamic cardsWith just under 25,000 inhabitants, it is the smallest capital in Africa. Due to the mountainous hinterland, there is a shortage of housing. Overall, around 90 percent of Seychelleians live on Mahé. Victoria has hardly any sights, at most the "Sir - Selwyn Market" or the "Clock Tower", which the city got from its colonial power Great Britain at the beginning of the 20th century.
getting there
By plane
There are separate terminals for the frequent domestic flights (other islands) and international connections. The airfield is also used for military purposes. In addition to the Seychelles Air Force, also from US drones. The cheapest way to fly from Central Europe is in 2018 Turkish Airways (Change in Istanbul-Ataturk), Etihad (via Abu Dhabi), Qatar Airways (via Doha) as well Emirates with a stay in Dubai, a route that too Air Seychelles flies, which is, however, significantly more expensive than its Arab competition. Condor is priced at the upper end. The non-stop flights from Europe with Air Seychelles (40% Ethiad stake; member of Alliance vanilla) from Paris were discontinued in April 2018. Seasonally in winter charter planes like Edelweiss (Zurich) or Eurowings. From Africa there are flights from Antananarivo and Dar es Salaam as well as with Ethopian above Addis Ababa possibly with European connection.A taxi from the airport to the city, 11 km, costs at least 500 SR. There is a bus stop on the street. Unsurprisingly, a monorail planned by an Indian consortium from 2011 onwards did not materialize. Also in 2018 it is not yet clear how the urgently needed expansion of the airport, which cost US $ 400 million, will be financed, although talks have been held with investors mainly from Dubai for years. The airport company there will then lease a new building as the operator if necessary.
ZilAir offers helicopter flights to smaller islands with luxury hotels.
By boat
- Ferries
- Crusader
Cruise ships usually moor in the New Port at.
- Yachts
Sailors arriving in the Seychelles must register with the harbor master on VHF 16 (24 hours) two hours before arrival. As a rule, a place at the remote quarantine dock is then assigned. The fees are moderate. Here you should find out about restrictions on anchoring (few) and about national park fees. Anyone who stays with their boat for more than 30 days has to deal with customs before the deadline has expired. After completing the formalities in the port office, you can then go to the
drive.
Another mooring option is the 4 Eden Island Marina (☎ (248) 346 300), part of a luxury hotel. The preferred clientele are the nouveau riche from the Gulf States and Eastern Europe with "super yachts." There were reports of increased slumps for both investors in 2015.
Further south on the Ostküse are:
mobility
A shopping center is right next to the central one 6 Bus station (Timetables. Most buses run from 5.30 a.m. to 8.30 p.m., although not always frequently). In 2018, tickets cost 7 SR regardless of the route (with air-con 15 SR). Large luggage is not welcome. The “rag collector” before 8.30 p.m. costs extra.
Taxis are numerous, 25% night surcharge is common. The basic price in 2017 is 100 SR 10 RS / km.
Tourist Attractions
The sights are limited to buildings in the English colonial style of the late 19th century, as can be found in several places of the earlier Empire in the tropics. The central one is considered to be the top showpiece 3 Clock tower, modeled on a similar one in the London district of Vauxhall. With that the list is already exhausted, because the bust around the corner for Pierre Poivere or the fountain Fontaine Jubilee de Diamond with the best will in the world, you can't count on them, they are of village level. Anyone who wants can rely on the Bel Air Cemetery view overgrown tombstones from the 19th century.
- Museums
The Seychelles History Museum was moved from its location in the cultural center cum national library to the 5 former court of appeal / mayor's office relocated.
- Sacred buildings
- Eden Island
8 Eden Island is an artificial island laid out as a housing estate in the harbor basin, which is connected to the city by a bridge. There is a business center right in front of the transition. The island is dominated by a luxury resort with a marina.
activities
Sunday is Quietday - everywhere!
There are quite a few on Mahé Hiking trails marked.
Festivals
At the time of the Chinese New Year (weekend in the 2nd half of February) one commemorates the cultural contribution made by the Chinese, who landed on the islands for the first time around 150 years ago Seychelles China Day.
That follows a month later Fête de la Francophonie, with art and culture.
At the end of May, around Africa Day on the 25th, the culture festival has been taking place since 1999 FetAfrica with dance and music.
The last weekend in September is held Seychelles Round Table Regatta before the 2 Beau Vallon Beach. The party seems more important than the race.
On the first weekend in October, one commemorates the cultural contribution that the Indians, who landed on the islands for the first time around 250 years ago, made at the Seychelles India Day.
The Festival Creol (earlier Carnaval International de Victoria) has been trying to imitate the Carnival in Rio since 2011. However, it is not held before the beginning of Lent, but since 2015 at the end of October.
shop
Several banks are south of the clock tower on Francis Rachel St.
When it comes to imported goods, supermarkets carry a standardized range of South African or Indian brands. The kitsch advertised as “handicrafts” is available in specialist shops like the Camarts Gallery or Carrefour des Arts.
kitchen
Eating in restaurants, especially those geared towards tourists, is not cheap. For lunch in 2018, you can confidently set 200 SR in the simple restaurant, with drinks being served in addition. This is how a local beer costs SyBrew under 20 SR in the shop but 60 SR in the tourist sheds. For a serving of “street food” you should add 50 SR.
You will look in vain for cafes or bars on the roadside in which you could sit comfortably.
nightlife
Discotheques, from 18 with ID control, usually open between 10.30pm and 3.00-4.00am, correct operation is on weekends from 1.00am.
Another casino is
accommodation
In 2018, many accommodations will only offer WiFi for a fee.
Beau Vallon
The three kilometer long 4 Beau Vallon Beach (with lifeguards), along the Bel Ombre Ave. north-west of Victoria, is the center of package tourism with numerous upscale accommodations that you will normally book in advance. Access is from St. Louis Rd.
North of Victoria
The little one is on North Coast Road
Further along the main road, the area is built on with a number of hotels, but the coast is mostly rocky, with narrow bays that offer access to the sea. Are sandy Soleit Beach (almost 200 m) and Sunset Beach (100 m).
security
Smaller property crimes have increased sharply since 2010, otherwise there is no danger whatsoever.
health
Emergency call: ☎ 999
Ambulance: ☎ 151
Practical advice
- Consulates
The FRG is through a 7 Honorary Consulate at the Center for Environment and Education, Nature Seychelles, Victoria (Roch Caiman) (☎ 248 60 11 00) represented by the embassy in Nairobi is subordinate to.
The embassy in Madagascar is responsible for the Swiss.
Remaining Mahé
There is a tarred main road around Mahé. From Victoria south to the airport it is called Providence Highway, after that East Coast Road. Behind the University at 1 Pointe Au Sel one speaks of the South Coast Road. This bends when 6 Anse Tamara Beach as West Coast Road North. It ends on the beach of 7 Ternay.
East coast
From Victoria and Eden Island you can get to the airport on the main road, past residential areas. Only south of it are there hotels and beaches, but they are not quite as beautiful as elsewhere. They are very shallow, which makes swimming difficult, and full of algae.
Especially in the area of the municipalities Anse aux Pins and Au Cap you will find the cheapest accommodations in the Seychelles. You will usually be able to stay here in self-catering apartments for less than € 100.
The inland village 2 Quatre Bornes is the local supply center including ATM and supermarket.
- accommodation
South of the island of Mahé
The Takamaka- Liquor distillery in La Plaine St. André offers Mon.-Fri. 10.00-15.00 guided tours and tasting, La Grande Maison-Restaurant; Pre-booking is recommended in the evening.
West Coast
The entire coast accessible via the West Coast Road is rocky, interrupted again and again by quiet, sandy bays, all of which are equipped with hotels.
At villages there are Anse Boileau, Grande Anse and Port Glaud.
Morne National Park
About a fifth of the island in the north includes the officially named 10 Mahé highlands and surrounding areas Important Bird Area with an area of 4600 hectares. The slopes of secondary forest exist up to about 600 m. Above that there is still a lot of primeval forest. Here is also the highest point in the Seychelles, the Morne Seychellois, with 914 m. There are designated hiking trails (don't forget drinking water and provisions). In order to better appreciate the local flora, you should get brochures in the botanical garden beforehand. If you don't like hiking, you should at least take the bus over the mountain route (Sans Souci Rd.) from Victoria to 3 Port Glaud past the Mission Lodge (Accommodation with café).
Only a tenth of the lower layers are used for agriculture. The plantation located on the western slopes, which can be reached by the bus mentioned above SeyTe offers short tours of their facilities for a fee. This is not just about a tour of the tea production, but there is also the opportunity to get to know the endemic botany along the path.
trips
Diving
North of Mahé are the dive sites at 7 Brissare Rocks and the 8 Sharks Bank estimated. Suitable for more experienced divers. Despite the name, sharks are rare here, they are more likely to be found here 9 Pointe Lazare.
From the end of August to October, the harmless to humans cavort in the north Whale sharks. Special excursions are offered to observe them.
In front 10 Anse Major lies a wreck forty meters deep that is now richly populated with fish. The bay itself, which is well worth seeing, can only be reached on foot from Beau Vallon.
Silhouette Iceland
11 Silhouette Iceland, just under twenty kilometers north of Mahé. is largely placed under nature protection because of its jungle in the mountainous inland.
Practically the only way to get to the island is by boat shuttle organized by the resort 9 Bel Ombre Pier or company helicopter transfer Zelair from Victoria Airport.
- accommodation
North Island
North Island is a 2 km² granite island with 7½ kilometers of coastline.
St. Anne Marine National Park
There are six islands off Mahé. Although they are under nature protection, they have been developed for tourism. Snorkeling is good on everyone. However, the corals have suffered, for one thing Coral bleaching on the other hand by silting up during the landfill off Victoria. For all of the islands in the park, “seclusion” is the main reason for visiting. The national park fee due is included in their prices by the organizers.
Sainte Anne
The island is protected because of the sea turtles that breed here. Only in the south is there a luxury hotel with 87 villas by 2020[outdated] in an offshoot of the Club Med with 295 rooms.
Ile au Cerf
A motorboat goes to Victoria three to four times a day.
At the beaches in the west of the island there are several 3-4 * hotels, which can be had from € 200.
long Island
A prison was established here during the colonial times of the quarantine station. It was closed in 2006.
In 2018, the entire ¼ km² island will be converted Pelangi Resort. Not only is the prison being redesigned, the entire island will be turned into a hotel, with forty little houses to be sold to permanent residents. As in some other places one has to ask oneself in view of the plans, like in the Seychelles natureprotectionarea is defined.
Moyenne Island
The island had been privately owned since 1915 and was uninhabited until 1960. In 1973, until his death in 2012, an English journalist settled here as the only resident to play Robinson Crusoe and to have guests pay to visit his turtle farm. These days is 12 Moyenne the 100 hectare island is accessible to day visitors as a nature park.
Round Island
The island, formerly a place of residence for lepers, was bought in 2005 by a local family of Indian descent and they built it
literature
For travel guides, see Section in the main article.
Web links
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