Victoria (Seychelles) - Victoria (Seychelles)

Victoria is the capital of Seychelles.

To know

It is located on the north eastern side of the island of Mahé. It is one of the smallest capitals in the world and the only major port in the Seychelles. Its courthouse and post office in the city center have been virtually unchanged since colonial times.

How to orient yourself

How to get

By plane

The city's airport is theSeychelles international airport. This is the hub for Air Seychelles. Air Seychelles flies to Bangkok, London, Paris, Frankfurt, Johannesburg, Rome, Milan is Port Louis via Boeing 767 aircraft. International service is available from Nairobi (Kenya Airways), Dubai (Emirates) e Doha (Qatar Airways), London (British Airways), Paris (Air France) and regular charters from Frankfurt (Condor) and also from Amsterdam (Martinair).

How to get around

By public transport

These buses cater to the locals and are quite cheap.

By taxi

Taxis are measured and often offer to guide you around the island. Negotiate the price in advance.

By bike

It is the most popular alternative with locals. Bicycles can be rented inexpensively in some shops in the city.

What see

• natural History Museum. It has many displays of the natural wildlife of the Seychelles. 

Attractions in the city are there clock tower modeled on that of the Vauxhall Clock Tower a London, in England, the Justice palace, i Victoria botanical gardens and the Sir Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke Market. The city is also home to the national stadium and a polytechnic institute, while the inner harbor is located immediately east of the city, around which tuna fishing and canning form a large local industry. One of Victoria's largest bridges was destroyed in the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake.

Events and parties

What to do

• Visit the market in the morning where residents bargain for fresh fish, fruit and vegetables.

Shopping

• Coconuts and coconut products are very abundant in Victoria and can be bought inexpensively.

How to have fun

Night clubs

• Lovenut Nightclub. 

Where to eat

Where stay

Moderate prices

• Sunrise Small Hotel. 

High prices

• The Meridion Barbarons, ☎ 248 673000, @[email protected]. 

Safety

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