Seychelles key facts
Airport
Mahe airport is 10 km (6 miles) southeast of Victoria.
Climate
The islands lie outside the cyclone belt but receive monsoon rains from November to February with the northwest trade winds. This hot and humid season gives way to a period of cooler weather though the temperature rarely falls below 23deg..
Credit cards
American Express and Visa cards are widely accepted. If you have another card, check with the company beforehand.
Customs Allowance
Free import of 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250g of tobacco; 2 litres of spirits or wines; 200ml of perfume or eau de toilette; other dutiable goods not exceeding SRs 1000.
Electricity
240 V AC, 50 Hz. British-type plugs with 3 flat pins are used.
Holidays
January 1: New Year
May 1: Labour Day
June 5: Liberation Day (anniversary of 1977 coup)
June 18: National Day
June 29: Independence Day
August 15: Assumption/La Digue Festival
November 1: All Saints' Day
December 8: Immaculate Conception
December 25: Christmas Day
Moveable: Good Friday, Easter Monday, Corpus Christi.
Media
English-language newspapers include The Seychelles Nation (morning daily), The People (monthly) and Seychelles Review (monthly news review).
Shops
Open Monday to Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon. Some shops close on weekdays noon-1 p.m.
Time
GMT + 4.
Tourist Information
www.seychelles.uk.com
Water
Tap water is chlorinated, but bottled water is advised.
