The largest of the Seychelles islands but also the least considered by travelers. Mahé, in the common imagination is associated with the airport, most immediately move on to Praslin, La Digue or other islands. 

In reality Mahé has much to offer, starting with its capital Victoria, as well as the smallest capital in the world. The town is home to a quaint market the Sir Selwyn-Clarke Market, boisterous, colorful, smiling and authentic where the locals do their shopping, a great stop to stock up on provisions before setting sail! 

Near the town is Eden Island, an artificial island on which cottages, hotels and the marina that will most likely be your embarkation point have been built. Behind the island are a number of islets reflected in a paradisiacal sea including Sainte Anne Marine National Park, the first Marine Park established in the Indian Ocean.

For a half-day ashore you can opt for a hike up Les trois freres, a mountain with three peaks. After traversing vegetation among cinnamon trees, pineapples and carnivorous plants you will arrive at a vantage point to enjoy breathtaking views of Victoria and its surroundings. 

In Mahé, which has 44 miles of coastline, there is certainly no shortage of beaches including Beau Vallon, the most touristy; Port Glaud, a tongue of very white sand that at low tide connects to the nearby islet; Port Glaud Lagoon, characterized by emerald green water in total contrast to the surrounding turquoise; and Port Launay, with its still intact coral reef is the ideal stop for snorkeling.

It is no coincidence that on this island one has the feeling of living in Eden: an ancient local legend has it that paradise on earth is to be found on Praslin, the second largest island in the archipelago. The reason is that on this island grows Adam and Eve's famous "Tree of Good and Evil," or Coco de Mer: with the largest and heaviest seed in the world, weighing as much as 20 kg, it is a plant that produces extremely uniquely shaped fruit. On the island you can visit the Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. Step into the pristine past of these islands to discover the Coco de Mer. If you are lucky you may even spot the rare Seychelles black parrot.

From Praslin you can reach the island of Curieuse, home to a hundred or so giant tortoises, which live free here grazing on grass and leaves. The island is also home to a wonderful beach: Anse San José, among the most beautiful in the archipelago.

The fourth largest island in the entire archipelago and is only 4 km long. On La Digue, time seems to stand still, peace and silence reign. In fact, no cars circulate in this paradise and life flows slowly and quietly.

If you want to indulge in some shore excursions in La Digue you can visit the Union Estate, an estate where copra is still produced using ancient methods; climb the mountain, or rather hill, that dominates the island to enjoy a beautiful view of nearby Praslin as well; visit the Veuve Reserve and spot the "widow", a very rare bird that lives only here.

Unmissable is definitely Anse Source d'Argent, one of the most photographed beaches in the world; approaching it by catamaran will give you an enchanting view. The beach is surrounded by pink granite rocks, fine sand, turquoise water and a rich coral reef. 

Few restaurants, no discos or pubs, in La Digue you can enjoy only the natural beauty this small island has to offer, including magnificent sunsets.