Seychelles Traditions

Religion: The vast majority (over 88%) - Roman Catholic, 8% - Anglicans. However, Christianity gets on well with the religious syncretism of African origin, containing elements of the cult of ancestors.

Official holidays and weekends:
1 and 2 January - New Year's.
Easter Good Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
May 1 - Labor Day.
June 5 - Day of Liberation.
June 10 - Feast of Corpus Christi.
June 18 - Day of National Reconciliation.
June 29 - Independence Day.
November - All Saints Day.
December 8 - Immaculate Conception.
December 25 - Christmas.

Festivals and Holidays:
The most impressive and colorful festival of the country - Week of Creole language and passing under it "Creole Festival, held in late October. Representatives of the Creole diaspora come these days to the Seychelles in the largest festival dedicated to all the French-speaking Creole culture - from literature to cuisine, from music to architecture, dance, crafts, theater, from public lectures and to the fashion show.

The official classification of hotels in the country not only of 5 hotels are certified IATA, however the level of service is extremely high. Even the small hotels and loggias are guaranteed to provide the level of service that meets all international standards. This hotel rates and restaurant bills in the Seychelles are among the highest in the world.

Hostels are relatively cheap (around 500 SR), but the level of comfort there is often not high enough and besides, many of them, especially about. Mahe, are not located on the shore. Apartments Self ", about the same price, but the rooms are more spacious. In these bungalows or cottages, mostly built recently and located close to the sea, always have enough modern equipment and good cuisine.

For the rest of the islands should stock up repellents and sunscreen. For the safe movement away from the beaches should be strong, but light shoes, and flip-flops or beach slippers - fragments of coral and granite are often quite sharp edges. Maritime residents also insecure, so before diving should consult with local residents and trainers of these features. From May to October, should beware of the south-east currents.