Seychelles: which island to choose - Mahe, Praslin or La Digue?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 13 days ago
TL;DR
La Digue has the most photogenic scenery but poor swimming and requires a bike; Praslin has the best beaches (Anse Lazio, Anse Georgette) and the Vallée de Mai park but needs a car; Mahe offers the most developed infrastructure and beach variety, best explored with a rental car.
What the community said
A skeptical take (based on others' reviews): La Digue's popularity is partly driven by marketing from tour operators and ferry companies benefiting from the 2.5-hour ferry trips.
14 days ago
Mahe is the most versatile island: the widest variety of beaches and the most developed infrastructure (shops, restaurants, markets). A rental car is recommended to fully explore it.
15 days ago Mahe
Praslin has the best national parks with coco de mer trees (Vallée de Mai park), plus the top beaches Anse Lazio and Anse Georgette. Getting to these beaches without a car is inconvenient.
15 days ago Vallée de Mai, Anse Lazio, Anse Georgette
La Digue offers the most photogenic views of the three islands, but swimming conditions are poor and getting around requires cycling — not ideal if you dislike active travel.
15 days ago La Digue
Tip: visiting La Digue as a single day trip doesn't do it justice — some travelers end up disliking it entirely with this short format.
15 days ago