Victoria in Seychelles (2018)

Top Tourist Attractions in Victoria

Tourist attractions in Victoria include the Victoria Botanical Gardens, the National Museum of History, the Natural History Museum, and the Sir Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke Market. A visit to these famous places to visit in Victoria allows travelers to learn about the culture and history of the country. Victoria Market in Seychelles and fruit markets are popular hotspots for the Seychellois people and tourists alike.

Things to Do in Victoria

Shopping in Sir Selwyn Clarke (SSC) Market in Victoria is an exciting thing to do. The market may be small by African standards but tourists can pick up wooden furniture, spices, jewelry, and more. It remains closed on Saturday afternoon and every Sunday.

Being the only major urban area in Seychelles, Victoria is country's main economic and commercial hub. The city is home to about a third of the population of Seychelles. It may be compact in size but Victoria has unlimited potential to fulfill all fantasies of a tropical paradise. The bustling markets, lively downtown, manicured botanical gardens, and a handful of attractive old colonial buildings make this city worth visiting.

The Victoria Clock Tower is seen as Seychelles very own version of London’s Big Ben. The Natural History Museum is a great place to see many displays of the endemic wildlife of Seychelles. The city is the launch-pad for all the island excursions in Seychelles. Ravishing beaches, marine national parks, dense forests, and outdoor thrills like surfing or hiking are only a few minutes away.

Port Victoria is a busy ferry junction for tourists. There are regular ferries running from Port Victoria to nearby islands of Seychelles. Seychelles International Airport is located only 11 kilometers southeast of the city. Victoria Seychelles Airport is served by international flights from Europe, Asia, and Africa.

The best time to visit Victoria is hard to define. Since the capital does have noticeably drier and wetter seasons during the year, it remains pleasant throughout the year. June and July are the driest months and December through February are the city's wettest months.