Mahé
Mahé is the largest island and the international gateway to Seychelles. It is home to the nation’s capital, Victoria, which claims to be the smallest capital in the world.
This spectacular granitic island is easily recognisable by its unique sculptured granite boulders which run alongside stunning white sand beaches. With a backdrop of towering 1000m granite peaks, Mahé is an extraordinary island of lush flora that has evolved over centuries of splendid isolation.
Mahé is the main hub, home to numerous picture-postcard beaches, top-notch hotels, the virtually deserted Morne Seychellois National Park and quirky Victoria, the world’s smallest capital city with its colourful markets and vibrant local life. Nearby is beach-blessed Praslin, also famed for its hauntingly beautiful primeval forest Vallée de Mai, thick with 6000-plus coco-de-mer trees.
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Where to stay in Mahé
Mango House Seychelles
Renowned fashion photographer Gian Paolo Barbieri fell in love with the Seychelles and end up building a home on Mahé. He called it Mango House and today it still feels like a home from home for all its guests.
Carana Beach Hotel
Right on the north-eastern tip of Mahé, Carana Beach Hotel feels like a secluded coastal escape that only the locals know about.
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Cheval Blanc
Nestled between lush jungle and dramatic granite boulders, and set along the sweeping sands of Anse Intendance, Cheval Blanc Seychelles is a refined island sanctuary on the wild southwest coast of Mahé.
Constance Ephelia
Set on the pretty north-west coast of Mahé, this beautiful resort has two stunning beaches and a plethora of activities to keep everyone happy. Constance Ephélia is a real treasure trove of discovery.
Anantara Maia Seychelles Villas
Serenely nestled in a secluded, unspoiled bay on the lush green island of Mahé, this stunning retreat has undoubtedly redefined the concept of ‘indulgent escapism’. Anantara Maia Seychelles Villas is a tranquil all-villa refuge where total peace and privacy prevail.
Hilton Seychelles Northolme Resort & Spa
One of the first hotels to be built on Mahé, Northolme naturally placed itself in one of the island’s best spots, overlooking the beautiful curves of Beau Vallon bay and the azure waters beyond.
Four Seasons Resort Seychelles
A stay here is akin to residing in your very own ‘garden of Eden’. Emerald green jungle-clad hills cascade down to a pristine beach, licked by the impossibly turquoise waters of the west coast of Mahé.
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