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Safest Neighbourhoods in Seychelles (and Areas to Avoid)

Where to stay — Mahé, Praslin, La Digue

Mahé (the main island): Victoria (the capital, only city), Beau Vallon (the main resort beach on north coast), Anse Royale (south coast). Recommended hotels: Avani Seychelles Barbarons, Hilton Seychelles Northolme, Four Seasons Mahé, Constance Ephelia. Most international visitors spend 1-3 nights on Mahé.

Praslin (2nd-biggest): 1-hour ferry from Mahé. Anse Volbert (Côte d'Or), Anse Lazio (one of the world's most-photographed beaches), Vallée de Mai (UNESCO — coco de mer palm forest). Recommended hotels: Constance Lemuria, Raffles Seychelles, Le Domaine de la Réserve.

La Digue (3rd, no cars): 15-min ferry from Praslin. Anse Source d'Argent (the iconic granite-boulder beach). Bicycles only (no cars allowed); 5 km × 3 km island. Mid-range stays: La Digue Island Lodge, Le Repaire Boutique Hotel.

Recommended itinerary: 2 nights Mahé + 3 nights Praslin + 2 nights La Digue is the classic week.

There are no genuinely dangerous neighbourhoods in tourist Seychelles.

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Sources

Scores are the Kakapo Safety Index — compiled from government travel advisories and public crime, health and transit data. All data sources.