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Things to see in Victoria, Seychelles (Seychelles): 14 places and when to go
Victoria, Seychelles is a town in Seychelles, and this site lists 14 places in and around it, mainly Nature (6), Mountains (3), Museums and art (3). The best known are Morne Seychellois, Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Seychelles and National Botanical Garden of Seychelles. The best time to come is March to May and September to October; also possible: November to February and June to August. There are about 12 h 16 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Seychelles · -4.6166, 55.45
- Places
- 14 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (6) · Mountains (3) · Museums and art (3) · Temples (2) · History (2) · With kids (1)
- Best time
- March to May and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to February and June to August.
- Nearest airport
- SEZ Victoria, 10 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Morne Seychellois, at 905 m.
What to see in Victoria, Seychelles
The places in and around Victoria, Seychelles, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Morne SeychelloisNature · Mountains3.4 km
- Immaculate Conception Cathedral, SeychellesBuilding in Seychelles398 m
- National Botanical Garden of SeychellesBotanical garden1.6 km
- Morne Seychellois National ParkNational park6.7 km
- Seychelles Natural History MuseumMuseum in Victoria, Seychelles784 m
- Castle PeakMountain in Seychelles13 km
- St. Paul's Anglican CathedralBuilding in Seychelles708 m
- New SavyMountain of Mahé, Seychelles7.4 km
- Sauzier WaterfallWaterfall of Mahé, Seychelles6.0 km
- Michael Adams Art StudioGallery15 km
- National Museum of HistoryMuseum822 m
- National Youth ServiceSeychellois youth service program8.1 km
- Takamaka RumDistillery14 km
- Venn's TownTentative World Heritage Site in Seychelles4.3 km
When to go to Victoria, Seychelles
The best time to visit Victoria, Seychelles is March to May and September to October; also possible: November to February and June to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible12:14
- FebPossible12:09
- MarBest time12:02
- AprBest time11:54
- MayBest time11:47
- JunPossible11:44
- JulPossible11:45
- AugPossible11:51
- SepBest time11:59
- OctBest time12:06
- NovPossible12:13
- DecPossible12:16
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
There are about 12 h 16 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. In March, 14 of the 14 places are at their best.
When to go to Seychelles in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Victoria, Seychelles
The nearest main airport is Seychelles International Airport (SEZ, Victoria), 10 km as the crow flies. How to get around Seychelles (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Victoria, Seychelles?
The best known: Morne Seychellois, Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Seychelles, National Botanical Garden of Seychelles, Morne Seychellois National Park, Seychelles Natural History Museum. In all, 14 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Victoria, Seychelles?
March to May and September to October; also possible: November to February and June to August. There are about 12 h 16 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.
How do you get to Victoria, Seychelles?
The nearest main airport is Seychelles International Airport (SEZ), 10 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Victoria, Seychelles as the destination and these 14 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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