Victoria, Seychelles

Top Tourist Attractions in Victoria

The list of top 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 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

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.

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. However, one should note it down that the market remains closed on Saturday afternoon and every Sunday.

Besides shopping, one can visit to attractions like the Victoria Clock Tower, which is seen as Seychelles very own version of London’s Big Ben. The Natural History Museum is also 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.

If one is planning to take a tour to Victoria, they should not make any delay, and book a tour package, now! Though, 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.

To reach here, one can choose to hop on a ferry or board a flight to Seychelles. Port Victoria is a busy ferry junction for tourists. There are regular ferries running from Port Victoria to nearby islands of Seychelles. And, 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.