Bel Air

Bel Air lies on a height immediately northwest of Victoria's center and houses one of the oldest cemeteries in the entire archipelago. The Bel Air Cemetery was laid out in the late eighteenth century and contains the graves of numerous early settlers, including the famous tomb of the so-called "Giant of Bel Air," a man of unusual stature who died on Mahé and whose coffin, according to tradition, had to be sealed with slate. Also buried here is the well-known corsair Jean-François Hodoul, a privateer in the service of France. The district today consists of narrow residential streets that climb among granite rocks and ranks among the most atmospheric quarters of the capital thanks to its distinctive architecture and the vegetation of frangipani and mahogany trees. Bel Air is the seat of several schools, including the Beau Belle School, and houses a small nineteenth-century Creole chapel.

Nearby cities

Sans Souci

An exclusive residential area on the slopes of Morne Seychellois National Park, featuring a cooler mountain climate.

Plaisance

A populous suburb of Victoria with views toward the man-made Eden Island.

Beau Vallon

One of the most popular tourist destinations on Mahé, known for its long sandy beach and water sports.

Perseverance I

A modern, man-made residential district on reclaimed land, designed for the growing population.

Quincy Village

A suburb north of Victoria offering a mix of residential areas and local shops.

Vista Do Mar

A quiet residential area in the Glacis district, known for its spectacular ocean views.

Misere

A mountain village in the center of Mahé, offering one of the best viewpoints over the east coast and the capital.

Grand Anse (Mahé)

A wide sandy beach and district on the west coast of Mahé, known for its impressive waves.

Machabee

A quiet district on the northern coast of Mahé, known for its rugged coastline and clear water.

Providence

The most important industrial and commercial area of the Seychelles, built on reclaimed land between Victoria and the airport.

Port Glaud

A quiet village on the west coast of Mahé, offering beautiful views of the offshore islands.

Petit Paris

A small village on the east coast of Mahé, squeezed between the sea and the steep mountains.

Anse Boileau

A quiet coastal village on the west coast of Mahé, nestled between mountains and the sea.

Baie Ternay

A secluded bay and settlement at the western end of Mahé, famous for snorkeling and pristine nature.

Fisherton

Fisherton is a historic coastal area in Ayrshire, Scotland, boasting dramatic views over the Firth of Clyde and rugged shores.

History & landmarks

Eden Plaza

The most modern shopping and lifestyle center in the Seychelles on Eden Island, known for its upscale architecture and marina views.

Nature

Mare aux Cochons

An upland swamp and freshwater area in the Morne Seychellois National Park, an important water catchment for the island.

More places

Bel Air Cemetery

The oldest cemetery in the Seychelles, where many famous personalities from early colonial history are buried.

Morne Seychellois

Morne Seychellois is the highest mountain in the Seychelles and the centerpiece of the national park of the same name on Mahé Island.

Mission Lodge (Venn's Town)

A historic site on Mahé that once housed a school for liberated slave children and offers breathtaking views of the coast.

Congo Rouge

A high-altitude forest area on Mahé, known for its high proportion of endemic plants and rare mosses.

Bel Ombre Cold Storage

A specialized facility for storing fish catches to maintain the quality of seafood for the local market.

Bel Ombre Fishing Port

A modern fishing port on the northwest coast of Mahé, supporting the local artisanal fishing industry.

State House

The official residence of the President of Seychelles, an elegant 1910 building that originally served as the seat of British governors.

Mont Jasmin

A mountain in the north of Mahé, located in a less visited part of the island, featuring dense primeval forest.