š Stunning white beaches, incredible diving and general good vibes
š Sea currents can be dangerous
Currency: Seychellois Rupee
THREE things that we did not know about the Seychelles:
- The Seychelles was once a pirate hideout, in particular Anse Forbans (Pirateās Cove) on MahĆ© and CĆ“te dāOr on Praslin. It is believed that famous pirate Olivier Levasseur hid a treasure worth more than $160,000 that remains unfound.
- The Seychelles has some of the rarest endemic birds, including the bare-legged Scops owl, which is so rare that it was once thought to have become extinct before being rediscovered in 1959.
- Breadfruit is very popular on the Seychelles and can be eaten in a variety of ways from fried to boiled. Legend has it that anyone who eats it while on the islands will return someday.
