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Mahe, at the heart of the Seychelles, is the largest of the 115 Seychelles islands, boasting some 60 beautiful beaches and sandy coves. Its capital Victoria, claims to be the smallest in the world and offers the traveller a range of historical and cultural visits.
The spectacular scenery in the North of the island has to be seen to be believed, followed by a leisurely drive around the west coast of the island, taking in some of the picturesque bays, or up over Sans Souci, through the Tea Plantations, and descend to the capital, Victoria, and maybe visit the Botanical Gardens, where you can see the only other location, apart from the Vallée De Mai, where the "Coco De Mer" grows, and also see the Giant Tortoises in their enclosure.
Then on to the north west coast, to Beau Vallon, arguably the best beach on Mahé, there are also numerous other striking beaches to see, such as Grand Anse, Anse Takamaka, and Anse Intendance, to name but a few.
Whilst still on Mahé, why not go for a Glass bottom boat trip in the Marine National Park; or a scenic Helicopter trip over the island, with Helicopter Seychelles. Another must is a trip round the island, either driving yourself with a Hertz rent a car, or with your own personal driver.
To tempt your palate, no trip to the Seychelles is complete without going to Round Island for Brunch, and sampling the delicious barbecued Tuna steaks, cooked with Doris and her sons, Peter and Paul's closely guarded recipe. For typical Creole cuisine, visit Marie-Antoinette, this established restaurant, owned and run by Madame Fonseka is well worth a visit. A newcomer to the island, with spectacular views over Victoria is the Rose Garden, serving both traditional and Creole dishes.
Finally, one of the island's most popular restaurants is La Scala, run by Sylvana and Gianni, and always serving delicious fresh fish (caught personally by Gianni most mornings!!).
Other water sports available to visitors from the more popular beaches and resort areas include windsurfing, canoes, sailing dinghies, jet skiing, water-skiing and paragliding to name but a few.
