Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
There are ATMs, which accept major international cards, at the airport and at all the major
banks in Victoria. You'll also find ATMs at Beau Vallon and Anse Royale on Mahé and on
Praslin and La Digue. Remember that bank fees can apply.
Major credit cards, including Visa and MasterCard, are accepted in most hotels, restaur-
ants and tourist shops. Many guesthouses will still expect payment in cash. A few places
add on an extra fee, typically 3%, to the bill to cover 'bank charges'.
OPENING HOURS
Banks
Usually open from 8.30am to 2pm Monday to Friday, and 8.30am to 11am on
Saturday.
Government offices
Open from 8am to 4pm or 5pm Monday to Friday.
Restaurants
Open between 11am and 2pm or 3pm and 6pm to 9pm daily.
Shops and businesses
Typically 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday, and 8am to noon on
Saturday.
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
New Year
1 and 2 January
Good Friday
March/April
Easter Day
March/April
Labour Day
1 May
Liberation Day
5 June
Corpus Christi
10 June
National Day
18 June
Independence Day
29 June
Assumption
15 August
All Saints' Day
1 November
Immaculate Conception
8 December
Christmas Day
25 December
SAFE TRAVEL
Beaches in the Seychelles may be true beauties but some are certainly moody, changing
dramatically with the seasons. They can be tranquil and flat as a lake at certain times of