Kitesurf in Seychelles : all you need to know
The Seychelles is a luxurious destination for those who love the paradisiacal settings seen on postcards.
For a kite trip in the Seychelles, the best period to consider is from July to September.
For kiting, you’ll want to explore the islands of Mahe and la Digue.
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Why kitesurfing in Seychelles is a good choice ?
In the heart of the Indian Ocean, off the coast of Tanzania, the Seychelles archipelago is part of those paradisiacal destinations well known to newlyweds on honeymoons but not yet too popular for kitesurfing.
And this is no coincidence: while the islands all offer beautiful beaches lined with coconut trees overlooking warm, turquoise lagoons, the Southeast wind, which cools the archipelago from June to September, is quite light and not always reliable.
As a result, if you want to do nothing but kitesurf 24/7, it might not be the best destination.
On the other hand, if your ideal vacation is made of kitesurfing but mainly sun and relaxation (with family, for example), and if you have a bit of a budget, you might want to consider it.
Best period and spots to kite in Seychelles
Mahé and La Digue, two islands where kitesurfing has already made its appearance. (See the spot descriptions for more information). In any case, you will find spots in a lagoon of translucent water, with generally rather light wind, so it is better to plan for large sails.
If you go to the Seychelles for a kite trip, you will see that it is not crowded, the spots are far from being saturated.
Best season (for kiting): from July to September.
Discover the kite spots in Seychelles
Anse source d'argent - la digue
Anse aux pins
What we love most
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- Paradisiac Islands
- Peace and Relaxation
- Luxury Destination
- Light and sometimes uncertain wind
- No kite atmosphere
Our best advices to travelers
How to get there ?
Travel time: From 12 hours, including a layover
Direct flight: no
Time difference: UTC+4
Airlines: Air Seychelles – Air France – Air Berlin – Etihad – Emirates – Lufthansa
Main airports: Mahé International Airport (SEZ) – Praslin (PRI)
Flight price: 800 / 1300€
Formalities
- Mandatory vaccines: Yellow fever vaccine required for travelers over 1 year old arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission
- Visa requirements: Visa on arrival for stays up to 1 month, costs $50
- Electrical adapter: Type G electrical adapter needed
- Official language: English, French, and Seychellois Creole
- Currency: Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
Additional tips
The ideal trip for those with a budget,
who appreciate the calm and tranquility of the islands,
and want to ride off the beaten path.
What are the best non kitesurfing activities ?
Outside of kite, the Seychelles are mainly known for its beautiful beaches, where it is good to laze around.
The marine life is also very rich, so it is a good opportunity to try diving, or simply spend time in the water with mask and snorkel.