The Mahé City Guides deal with the questions every Seychelles trip raises: which beach to head for when the trade wind is blowing, where a Creole fish curry is served with your feet almost in the sand, how to see giant tortoises and coco de mer palms, and whether Praslin and La Digue are worth the ferry. Every entry is short and honest, telling you why a place earns its spot, what to order or look out for and one practical tip, and each guide opens in your browser the moment you have paid.
About the Mahé City Guides
- 90 places
- 4 guides
- 7 languages
- Works offline
- Print or PDF
- Instant access
- Free updates
The four Mahé guides
Food guide
18 places
Creole fish and octopus curries by the sea, whole grilled fish, a rum distillery, tea and spice gardens, then the best tables on Praslin and La Digue.
Things to do guide
21 places
Mahé’s beaches and which one suits the wind, Victoria and the forest trails above it, the marine park, then Praslin and La Digue by ferry.
Family guide
25 places
Reef-sheltered bays for small swimmers, giant tortoises to feed, gardens and rainy-day plans, a ferry day to the sister islands and places to eat with kids.
Day trips guide
26 places
Mahé’s beaches by bus or hire car, Victoria and the mountain trails inland, and full days on Praslin and La Digue by fast ferry.
Why an interactive guide beats a list
Tick places off
Mark each place as done and watch your progress, so you always know what is left.
Your own notes
Write notes on any place and add your own finds. They stay on your phone.
One tap to Maps
Every place opens in Google Maps, and the day route puts your picks in a sensible order.
Open now, near me
Filter by what is open right now or what is closest to you.
Works offline
Open the guide once with a connection and it keeps working without data.
Print it or save as PDF
On a computer, print any guide or save it as a PDF to take with you.
Three places from the guides
Del Place Restaurant
Port Glaud, west coast
The terrace is built so close to the sea that a big wave can reach your table. Start with the Creole tapas plate to taste several dishes at once, then share the whole grilled fish, which is why people make the drive. From the food guide.
Vallée de Mai, Praslin, Seychelles
Central Praslin, between Grand Anse and Baie Ste Anne
A UNESCO-protected forest where coco de mer palms grow wild, their enormous seeds hanging over the path while rare black parrots call from the canopy. The entry ticket is one of the dearest in the country, and nowhere else looks like this. From the things to do guide.
Anse A La Mouche
South-west Mahé, between Anse Boileau and Baie Lazare
A broad, quiet bay where the water stays shallow a long way out, so toddlers and hesitant swimmers can paddle without worry. Fishing boats, kayaks to rent and a few snack bars line the road behind. From the family guide.
Plan your days on Mahé
Day one: begin at the market and the silver Clock Tower in Victoria, feed the giant tortoises in the Botanical Gardens, then drive up the Sans Souci road for the Copolia trail, the view from Venn’s Town and a pot of tea at the Tea Factory. Day two: follow the south coast with a swim at Anse Royale, the spice garden on the hill above it, a Creole lunch on the sand and the evening at Anse Takamaka or Anse Intendance, chosen by which way the wind blows. For a slow or showery day, combine the National Museum of History, the craft village at Domaine de Val des Prés and a tasting at the Takamaka Rum Distillery, or take the ferry to Praslin for the palm forest of Vallée de Mai.
Questions about the Mahé guides
What do the Mahé City Guides include?
Four guides covering 90 places: food, things to do, family, and beaches and day trips, with Praslin and La Digue in every one. Each entry explains why it is worth going, where it is, opening notes and one tip you can use.
How do I receive the guides once I have paid?
The links appear on your order confirmation page and in the email that follows. They open in the browser of any phone, tablet or laptop, with no app to install and no account to create.
Can I use the Mahé guides without internet?
Yes. Open each guide once while you are connected and it keeps working offline after that, ticks and notes included. Only opening a place in maps needs mobile data.
Which languages are the Mahé guides available in?
The guides open in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Chinese and Arabic. You can switch the language inside the guide at any time.
How much do the guides cost?
One guide is €4.99, two are €8.99 and the full set of four is €15.99.
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