Mahe Island Holidays

Home to the capital of the Seychelles and taking the title as the largest of these African islets, Mahe Island totally nails exotic holidays. You’ve got a host of paintbox-coloured towns where you can pick up homemade souvenirs. There are seafood restaurants at every turn. And the beaches are other-worldly – moon-white and often footprint-free.

Victoria, the island’s capital, calls itself the Creole capital of the world. It’s got a load of influences, including African, Indian, Chinese, French and British – no wonder it’s such an interesting place to stroll around with the camera. Intricate temples, rainbow-hued houses and cute shops jostle for space in the centre.

Mahe Island’s cuisine is big on Indian dishes – curries are a staple of the Seychelles’ diet. Fresh-from-the-net seafood also appears on menus across the island, and popular meals include fish marinated in herbs or cooked in coconut milk. Also make sure you try the island’s own fruit – the jamalac. It’s cone-shaped and tastes a bit like an apple.