Seychelles
Description
Seychelles archipelago was lost among the boundless expanse of the Indian Ocean. This is a 115 granite and coral islands, much of which is uninhabited. For a long time the island was a refuge of pirates (and still ocean surf on the shore half-erased, gold and silver coins), but travelers coming here for the treasures of another kind. It is said that these beaches, a scuba and fauna not found anywhere else on the planet. Here, you will not find any wild beast, and no poisonous insects, but there are unique animals and birds. In the Seychelles there is no industry and little agriculture. Local authorities are very sensitive to the fabulous world of nature bestowed them. It is prohibited to build new hotels and expand the tourism industry to increase the number of tourists. But people have visited the islands come back here again and again.
Mahe - the main island of the archipelago. It is the capital of Seychelles - Victoria (one of the smallest capitals in the world). Praslin - the most beautiful island in the archipelago. Only here the famous palm tree growing coco-de-mer with such a bizarre form of fruit. National Park Valle de Mai - a place where there is a better all pristine beauty of the Seychelles. La Digue Island is famous for its black volcanic rocks absolutely. There are practically banned vehicles and carry tourists on rides bullock with this number, as in a car.
Nature and climate
Tropic. Good weather on the islands is year-round sun, a pleasant sea breeze rainfall is extremely rare. The air temperature from December to May the average 29 C, from June to November, about 27 C.
Customs regulations
prohibits the importation of drugs, weapons (including air and underwater hunting), vegetables, fruits, plants, unpreserved meat. Import and export of local and foreign currency is unlimited. The export of coconuts "coco de" measures, shells, corals, turtles products.
Money, currency exchange
Seychelles rupee, which is equal to one hundred cents. 1 U.S. dollar equals about 5.50 rupees, 1 euro - 6.60 rupees. In most major hotels and shops accept major credit cards.
Transport
Restrictions on movement in the country for Russian citizens there, except for national parks. Rent a car - the minimum age for renting a car - 22 years. Valid even Russian law. Left-hand movement. The maximum speed in the city - 45 km / h outside populated areas - 65, and only on the main road leading to the airport - 80. Roads disgusting, the local population goes ugly! The cost of a gallon of fuel a little more than a dollar on the island of Praslin - 2 petrol stations on Mahe - 6 refueling in Victoria operates from five am until 11 pm. Taxi: The fee for the first kilometer - 15 rupees, then - 5 rupees. A taxi rank operates around the clock Albert Street, behind the mail.
time difference with the Kiev 2 hours
Tips
The restaurant - 10% of the bill. A few rupees receptionist or maid. Taxi drivers agreed to pay over the counter, but if you rented a taxi for a tour of the island, or a long trip it is appropriate to tip.
Medicine
Visas
issued on arrival free of charge. Must present a valid passport, valid, at least 6 months, a return ticket and a voucher for a service. Airport tax on departure U.S. $ 50, with children under the age of 12 will be charged.
Food
The most popular dish in the Seychelles Seychelles - pwason ek diri - fish and rice, but the most common dishes - soup tekteka, octopus, banana katkat, in all kinds of fish, stewed breadfruit, ragout of bat, mashed zhiramona, Shatin from sharks, boiled cassava, coconut nougat, candied bilimbi stewed banana Saint-Jacques ... do not worry - European cuisine is also common. But if you have not calculated their strength, it will help local drink dite zitronel - tincture of lemon myaty.Tipichnye drinks - local beer Sabre or feces, fermented coconut juice, reminiscent of wine or Bacca - the fermented juice of sugar cane, is strong enough. For lovers of good wine - South African vina.Frukty - unlimited, but you can try them or in a restaurant, or having gone to the market early in the morning - but only after more than 15 varieties of bananas.
