Are you considering the Maldives vs Seychelles for your next vacation? In this post, I will tell you about these two destinations to help you decide if you should go to the Maldives or go to Seychelles.
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Tourist Information
- MALDIVES means 1000 tropical islands in South Asia
- The main airport is Malé International Airport. From Male, you can choose a speed boat transfer, a seaplane (very good for panoramic photos of the archipelago), or an internal flight.
- The Maldives are flat, coral islands that sit just two meters above the sea.
- The Maldives island are the most geographically dispersed country in the world
- Many of the islands are surrounded by their own reefs offering excellent snorkeling and scuba diving opportunities.
- The Maldives is a Muslim country. you’re not allowed to bring alcohol or pork with you. Wear decent clothes outside the resort area.
- Languages: English, Dhivehi
- SEYCHELLES is an archipelago made up of 115 islands in East Africa
- The main airport is Mahe International Airport.
- The islands in Seychelles are close together and are a better option if you want to move around from one island to another.
- Seychelles are granite islands. The look is with rocky cliffs and white-sand beaches.
- Close to South Africa, Tanzania, or Kenya. You can go on a safari trip to these countries.
- Languages: English, French, Seychellois Creole
How to get there
- MALDIVES
- Flights from Doha, Dubai, Abu Dhabi
- Flights from Sri Lanka
- Flights from Istanbul
- SEYCHELLES
- Flights from London Heathrow, Berlin, Geneva (seasonal)
- Flights from Doha, Dubai, Abu Dhabi
- Flights from Istanbul
- Flight from Nairobi, Addis Abeba
Best time to visit
- You can visit MALDIVES all year
- Best: November – April
- Peak Season (High Prices) – December – April
- Monsoon Season: May – October (but this doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy these beautiful islands during this season)
- You can visit SEYCHELLES all year
- Best: April, May, October, November
- High Season (High Prices): June – September
- Rainy season: December – February (during this time you can expect rainy days but this doesn’t mean that you can’t spend a great time here)
Activities
- MALDIVES
- Snorkeling, swimming
- Check and find great snorkeling tours
- Water flying
- Parasailing
- Surf, kitesurf or windsurf
- Fishing trips
- Spa treatments
- Going to sandbanks
- Whale/Dolphin Watching
- Submarine Tours
- Male’ City Tour (capital of Maldives)
- Maldives is more honeymoon destination
- SEYCHELLES
- Water sports, snorkeling, swimming
- Explore tropical rainforests and national parks
- Hike, go rock climbing, or mangrove kayaking
- Seychelles is a more family-friendly destination
- Boat trip around the islands
- Explore local markets: Victoria Market (Mon-Sat, 4 am-5 pm), Victoria Bazaar (Friday), Bazar Labrin (last Saturday, every month). The best place to buy authentic, local souvenirs is around the Victoria market.
- You can see rare animal and plant species: giant Aldabra tortoises and the rare Coco de Mer palm (from the islands you can buy Coco de Mer nuts).
- Most famous islands: Mahe, Praslin, La Digue, Silhouette, Bird Island, and Denis Private Island.
Attractions
- MALDIVES
- Ruins of Gemendhoo – Kudahuvadhoo Island – believed to be the ruins of Buddhist temples from the pre-Islamic period that have as yet not been excavated
- Coral Stone Mosques – Kudahuvadhoo Island
- Rinbudhoo island – The famous jeweler’s island – People of Rinbudhoo are among the most skilled silver and goldsmiths in the Maldives
- SEYCHELLES
- Anse Lazio Beach, Praslin Island
- Anse Intendance Beach, Mahe Island
- Anse Volbert (Côte d’Or) Beach, Praslin Island
- Baie Lazare village, Mahe Island
- The Giant Clam Farm, Pearl Farm and the Black Pearl shop, Praslin Island – perfect to buy black pearls
- Mother Church of the Catholic Diocese in Seychelles, Mahe island
- The Dauban Mausoleum, Silhouette Island
- Granite Boulder, La Digue
- Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve – UNESCO- Praslin Island
Accommodation
- The MALDIVES is home to some of the best, world-class resorts and over water bungalows with direct access to crystal-clear lagoons and the stunning marine wildlife below.
- In SEYCHELLES you can find all kinds of accommodation, from cottage beach Houses to World Class Luxury resorts, from budget hotels to luxury hotels
- Mahe is the largest island with a lot of options. If you chose to stay here you can book trips to the other island as well.
Food
- MALDIVES
- Fish (mostly tuna)
- Coconut is also a main ingredient in most main dishes
- Bis keemiya (samosa) – a kind of spring rolls
- Huni roshi (chapati bread) – a pita with coconut
- Saagu bondibai (sago pudding) – a delicious desert
- Maldivian grilled fish
- Garudhiya – fish soup
- Maldivian Lobster
- SEYCHELLES
- Fresh-grilled fish
- Octopus chapati
- Coconut Curry
- Sausage Rougay – sausages with sauce
- Smoked Fish Salad
- A blend of French cuisine, piquant Indian and Chinese flavors
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