Christmas Guide to Seychelles
While
most of the people dream about a white Christmas by the fireplace with a mulled
wine in their hands, we’re here to tell you that a tropical paradise can be
just as festive and fun during this joyful time of the year as anywhere else in
the world. We may not have snow here in
the Seychelles, but we do have lots of sunshine, clear-blue ocean, stunning
beaches and delicious food, so if you’ve made the decision to spend your
Christmas in Seychelles this year, read our Christmas guide below.
How do locals celebrate
Christmas in Seychelles?
Christmas
in Seychelles is all about family, food, music and colourful decorations.
During this festive season, families come together & go to mass on the eve
of Christmas. Christmas Day is followed by a lavish lunch, which sometimes
follows onto an evening party. The celebrations also include decorating the
interior and exterior of commercial buildings, stores and homes in colourful
lights and Christmas decorations – the more colourful and festive, the better.
With
so many islands in an archipelago – why limit yourself to just one island? If
you love exploring and you want to truly “Live the Seychelles experience”, then
you should definitely visit the three biggest islands: Mahe, Praslin and La
Digue. They’re all different, yet stunning in their own way.
Mahe is the biggest island and homes Victoria
the smallest capital in the world. The main island has rich culture to explore,
as well as many beautiful beaches and hikes to discover. Praslin is home to the Vallée de Mai, a UNESCO
World Heritage Site, the endemic home of the Coco de Mer palm and the rare
Seychelles Black Parrot. Finally, La Digue is known for Anse Source d’Argent,
the most photographed beach in the world with its unique granite scenery. Just check out our
excursions and enjoy unforgettable tours to Seychelles’ most beautiful islands.
Have a festive dinner
Here
in Seychelles we know that Christmas is all about spending time with your loved
ones and feasting on delicious food. Just because you’re not cooking a cosy
dinner at home, it doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy one. Here is the list of
our favourite restaurants to visit on 24th, 25th and 31st
of December.
Hilton Northolme (Mahe)
Dine at Hilton Northolme and enjoy your festive celebrations
with panoramic views looking over the Indian Ocean and the perfect place to
watch the sunset. The hotel is currently offering some festive promotions to
appeal to any food connoisseurs ; choose from
Champagne & Oysters by the bar, or for the meat lovers, there is a dish of
3 different types of meat served with a bottle of Merlot either you shall be
dining at one of the most stylish Seychelles hotel’s with innovative menus.
La Scala Restaurant
(Mahe)
Located at the tip
of Bel Ombre, La Scala is the most iconic restaurant in Seychelles. For over 25
years they have been serving exquisite seafood dishes and this New Years Eve
they are also offering a delectable feast. Set in a very romantic setting with
charming staff, this New Years Eve menu will offer a choice of a Choose from a
4 course menu, making it a very special way to start off 2019.
Le Méridien Fisherman's
Cove (Mahe)
Embark
on a culinary discovery and stimulate your taste buds at Paris Seychelles or Le
Cardinal restaurant. Both restaurants at Le Méridien Fisherman’s Cove offer
guests exquisite cuisine in a stunning setting overlooking the aqua blue Indian
Ocean.
Lorizon Restaurant at
CaranaBeach hotel (Mahe)
Award
winning Lorizon restaurant offers a refined international cuisine with frequent
touches of Creole inspiration, along with a consistent focus on freshness and
locality. It’s an
ideal setting to enjoy a spectacular view paired with equally refined cuisine
for a traditional, elegant dinner.
Indian Ocean Lodge
(Praslin)
Tucked away in a little private
corner on the island of Praslin, the Indian Ocean Lodge is a small hotel
establishment completely owned and operated by Seychellois. From cuisine, to
the interior decor, to the warm faces greeting you at each turn, it’s ideal for
guests who want to experience a truly authentic Seychelles festive experience.
La Digue
Island Lodge (La Digue)
The
dusk atmosphere in the main restaurant is infused with stunning sunsets and
candle lit tables looking onto the moonlit ocean. “Marmit” Restaurant caters
for a variety of cuisines with various themed buffets and delectable ‘table
d’hôte’ menus.
JA Enchanted Island Resort
This
Seychelles luxury resort in the Sainte Anne National Marine Park inspires
magical moments. Indulgence knows no bounds at this exclusive Seychelles hotel,
where world-class cuisine is served in a choice of picturesque settings.
Chill on a beach
While
some people watch snowflakes falling from the sky or run around shopping malls
in the cold weather looking for some last minute gifts, we invite you to enjoy
some sunshine on a stunning beach and just relax. Whether it’s the famous Anse Source d'Argent beach
on La Digue, the picturesque Anse Lazio
on Praslin or Beau Vallon on Mahe, all beaches in the Seychelles are beautiful.
The best part is that on almost every corner of the islands there are secluded
beaches, where you can just relax.
Make the
best of local produce
Finally, when it’s this cold on the other side of the world,
make the best of your tropical Christmas and don’t forget to relax at a spa to
indulge the soothing treatments of natural locally sourced ingredients. Also,
don’t forget to visit the local market and try some fresh fruits that are in
the season like papayas, bananas, mangoes and pineapples.
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