Victoria is the capital of the Republic of Seychelles and is situated in one of the biggest exotic islands in Seychelles, Mahe. The small city is also known as Port Victoria. It is the only port in Seychelles that serves the island nation since the colonial times. Victoria is regarded as one of the most popular tourist destinations in Seychelles as there are many interesting things to see in the port city.
The travelers can come to visit the place any time during the year since the climate in Victoria in Seychelles is favorable all round the year. The best season to visit the city is during April and October. The tourists have to arrive at the Seychelles International Airport, which is considered to be the hub of Air Seychelles. There are many connecting flights arrive in and depart from the airport which mainly serve the cities like Singapore, London, Paris, Johannesburg and Rome. International flights from Nairobi, Dubai and Doha and chartered flights from Frankfurt and Amsterdam are also available from Seychelles Airport.
Seychelles comprises of 25 districts, amongst which 8 are situated in Victoria, which are:
- La Riviere Anglaise
- Mont Buxton
- Saint Louis
- Bel Air
- Mont Fleuri
- Roche Caiman
- Les Mamelles
- Plaisance
The tourists have many things to do in Victoria including sightseeing and shopping. The small city, regarded as one of the major tourist destinations in Seychelles, houses a large number of interesting places of attraction that can be explored through day tours and excursions. After coming to the city one can travel around different places by buses, taxis and cars according to their choice and budget. The most popular and famous attractions in the city are:
- Clock Tower
- Courthouse
- Botanical Gardens
- Victoria National Museum of History
- Victoria Natural History Museum
- Rond-Point de l'Indépendance
- St Paul's Cathedral
- SPUP Museum
Since it is a major port city, fishing is carried on the basis of the port. Tuna fishing and canning are some of the most important local business that also contributes to the nation's economy. Sir Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke Market is a well known shopping area where the tourists can buy many local items including art and craft and also some local food stuffs.
The city boasts of some standard accommodation for the travelers that can solve their problem of staying in the comfortable and quality hotels during their Seychelles tours. Some of the best known hotels in Victoria are:
- Calypha Guesthouse
- Casuarina Beach Hotel
- Hotel Bel Air
- Le Meridien Barbarons
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Victoria
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