Seychelles consists of 115 small islands scattered in several groups in the waters of the Indian Ocean, east of Africa and north of Madagascar and Mauritius. The largest island is Mahé, covering 154 km². It is the centre of all the action and the gateway to this tropical paradise. Royal Palm Residences is situated in the north-eastern part of Mahé, with direct connection to the main La Misere road. It boasts a magnificent view of the Indian Ocean and the Sainte Anne Marine National Park.
Seychelles International Airport is approx. 15 minutes by car from the resort, the capital city of Victoria approx. 5 minutes, Eden Island resort with international marina, private polyclinic and Eden Plaza shopping gallery, as well as Roche Caiman Sports Complex with tennis courts, swimming pool and football stadium, are approx. 10 minutes away.
The charm of Seychelles Islands is inherent in the beautiful unspoilt landscape, still consisting mainly of dense tropical forest. Mahé island also abounds in rich vegetation, with a coastline broken by bays and bordered by sandy beaches and the turquoise sea. The interior of the island boasts breathtaking rocky scenery. The great diversity of this island facilitates many adventure activities, such as scuba diving and snorkelling, fishing, surfing, water skiing, hiking, golf and horseriding. The surrounding islands are also the perfect venue for entertainment and relaxation, especially the group of smaller islands close to the coastline - Sainte Anne, Cerf and Moyenne - with their incredibly varied marine life - and the remote Praslin and La Digue, which are popular with tourists and easily accessible by plane or boat from Mahé island.
The capital city of Victoria is the political, economic, business and cultural heart of the country. All the important authorities and institutions, including international schools and hospitals, are located there. The city centre is especially attractive to tourists, still retaining its colonial character with streets filled with a variety of souvenir shops, art galleries, craft shops and markets selling fresh fish, exotic fruit, flowers and spices. One should definitely not miss the local National History Museum and the Natural History Museum or the Seychelles National Botanical Gardens with endemic species of flora and fauna.
The climate in Seychelles is tropical, moist and very stable. Temperatures throughout the year range between 25-32 °C, with a warmer climate prevailing from November to April, when also tropical rains are more frequent, however, rains come mostly at night in the form of short abundant showers. The water temperature hovers around a pleasant 27 °C all year round, in coastal lagoons it is even a few degrees higher.
Although the Seychelles islands are situated near the Equator (south of the Equator), they are not in the band of tropical cyclone occurrence, making them the perfect location for year-round visits.
