Weather in Mahé

Seychelles flag

here are a few creol words

Geography

• Archipelago of 115 islands in western Indian Ocean , northwest of Madagascar.
• The biggest one is Mahe which is granite, like Praslin and La Digue. The biggest atoll in the world is Aldabra.
• After Mahe , the most visited islands are Praslin, La Digue, Bird, Fregate, Silhouette, and Desroches.

Climate

The tropical marine climate is cooler from june to november. The average temperature is 24°C.
• Tropical marine climate. No cyclone.
• Dry season : june-october. Temperatures : air 77° F. sea 77°F
• Wet season : december-april. Temperatures : air 77°F-88°F. sea 80°F

LOCAL TIME

History

• desert islands discovered by Portuguese in 1502.
• Settled by pirates during 17th century.
• Claimed by France in 1756.
• English possession in 1814.
• Became independent in 1976.

Population

• Around 74000 inhabitants, among 25000 in Victoria (Mahé Island).
• 90% people are roman catholics.
• Languages : Seselwa (french creole), English, French .

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Time table: boat from Praslin (Baie Ste Anne) to La Digue and return

Rupee (SCR) is Seychelles currency. Convert your currency into rupees.

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From Mahé by boat: 2h30mn, 15mn by airplane.
For hikers:
* Baie Ste Anne - Anse Marie-Louise - Anse Consolation : quiet itnerary, desert beaches, but declivity 30%!
* Baie Ste Anne - Anse La Blague (also good slopes).
Bus traffic each hour (cheap).

Praslin est only place where grows "sea coconut" a very strange coconut, named here"coco-fesse" (butt coconut). Many trees in "Vallee de Mai", a really nice park (100 scr).