Seychelles: which island to choose - Mahe, Praslin or La Digue?

La Digue, according to a traveler's impressions in August 2026, offers some of the most photogenic views. Its main drawback is that it is not very good for swimming. You also get around by bike, so if someone in your group does not cycle or does not enjoy active holidays, La Digue may not suit them.

Praslin, according to the same review, has the best national parks with coco de mer palms and the stunning beaches Anse Lazio and Anse Georgette. The downside is that these beaches are awkward to reach without a car, so renting one is ideal; in his view, the island's other beaches do not match these two.

Mahé, in a traveler's assessment from August 2026, has the greatest variety of beaches, with views as good as La Digue's, and the most developed infrastructure: shops, restaurants and markets. Here too a car is ideal for getting around. In his opinion, Mahé with a car is the best way to see the Seychelles at their finest.

La Digue as a day trip: the same traveler admitted that his wife did not like La Digue at all and asked why he had dragged everyone there. He believes they simply did not get to appreciate the island because they spent only one day there. He also notes that La Digue and Praslin beaches top the rankings of the most beautiful beaches — which is why tourists go there.

A sceptical view: in August 2026 one participant urged newcomers not to repeat the mistake of almost everyone heading to La Digue, calling its popularity a successful marketing ploy — in his view, a way to develop Praslin and La Digue, which lag behind Mahé, while ferry companies profit from tourists making the 2.5-hour trip. Another participant agreed it is marketing, while admitting he had never been to the Seychelles and relied on others' reviews. These are opinions, not verified facts.