Shopping · Seychelles
Shopping in Seychelles
Shopping streets, markets and souvenirs worth the suitcase space.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Photography by Dino Sassi - Marcel Fayon, Photo Eden LTD, Public domain
Quick answer
Shopping in Seychelles is small-scale: local crafts, spices, rum and art from island studios. Victoria has the widest choice, with craft villages and galleries elsewhere. Best souvenirs: Vanilla and cinnamon, Takamaka rum and Coco de mer nut.
Key facts
- Shopping areas
- 3
- Markets
- 1
- Top souvenir
- Vanilla and cinnamon
Where to shop
Victoria town centre
Albert Street and Market Street for souvenir shops, spices, rum and craft stalls around the market.
Craft Village, Anse aux Pins
A cluster of craft shops in Creole houses near the airport selling coconut and local handicrafts.
Artists' studios
Galleries of Seychelles-based painters on Mahé, Praslin and La Digue sell original works and prints.
Markets
Sir Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke Market
Victoria's main market, with fish, fruit and spices downstairs and crafts upstairs.
What to buy
Vanilla and cinnamon
Local spices from the market and spice gardens, light and easy to pack.
Takamaka rum
Rum from the Mahé distillery, including spiced and coconut varieties.
Coco de mer nut
Legally sold polished nuts come with an official export permit; never buy one without it.
Local chilli sauces and chutneys
Bottled sauces from small producers sold at the market and in shops.
Paintings and prints
Island scenes by local and resident artists, sold in galleries across the islands.
Streets and markets worth a wander
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Market · Victoria
Sir Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke Market
Victoria's covered market on Market Street sells the morning's catch of red snapper, tuna and jobfish, tropical fruit, chillies and spices, with craft and spice stalls upstairs.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Food
- Shopping
- Free
- Photo spot
Food and drink to take home
Edible souvenirs travel best when they are dry or sealed: consider Breadfruit, Ladob, Takamaka rum and SeyBrew. Takeaways and Creole restaurants, and street vendors selling breadfruit chips. Check your home country's rules on bringing food and drink back.
Shopping by neighbourhood
| Area | Price level | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria | $$ | One of the world's smallest capitals, with a market, clock tower and Creole cafés |
| Beau Vallon | $$$ | Mahé's main beach resort area on a long, sheltered north-west bay |
| Anse Royale and the east coast | $$ | Sheltered reef-protected coves south of the airport, with spice gardens and local villages |
| South Mahé | $$$$ | Wild beaches, surf and luxury resorts between Anse Takamaka and Anse Intendance |
| Grand Anse and Baie Sainte Anne, Praslin | $$ | Praslin's west and south-east coasts, near the airport and the ferry jetty |
Paying and bargaining
Prices are in SCR. Tipping is not expected, and many restaurants and hotels include a service charge. Leaving about 5–10% for good service, or a small tip for boat crews and guides, is appreciated.
- Respect the quiet of Sundays, when many shops close and families gather.
When to shop
Shops and markets are quietest in June; the busiest months are December.
- August: La Digue Feast of the Assumption — island festival and Mass (around 15 August)
- October: Festival Kreol — week of Creole music, food and culture (usually late October)
- December: Christmas and New Year — peak season (late December)
Staying near the shops
Questions travellers ask
+What should I buy in Seychelles?
Vanilla and cinnamon, Takamaka rum, Coco de mer nut and Local chilli sauces and chutneys.
+Where is the best shopping in Seychelles?
Victoria town centre: Albert Street and Market Street for souvenir shops, spices, rum and craft stalls around the market.
+What are the best markets in Seychelles?
Sir Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke Market.