Victoria, reputed to be the smallest capital city in Africa is just 3 km from Eden Island. In Victoria the clock tower in the centre of the town is a small replica of the Vauxhall Bridge clock in London. Victoria is a bustling, vibrant town during the day and a visit to the Sir Selwyn Selwyn Clark market is a must for the visitor. Just around the corner from the Market is the Hindu Temple, one of the more colourful and photgenic buildings in Victoria

The Natural History Museum, located in the centre of the town and the Botanical Gardens just to the south of Victoria near the hospital are both worth a visit. In addition to the interesting and unique flora in the Botanical Gardens it is also possible to feed the giant land tortoises in the special enclosure within the garden complex.

Beau Vallon beach, 1.5 km of clean white sand on the western side of the island, offers safe swimming and a variety of hotel based restaurants.

Throughout the island of Mahe there are numerous white sandy beaches, notably Anse Intendance, Grand Anse, Anse Royal, Port Launay Beach, Petit Anse, Takamaka and many other smaller and more private beaches are dotted along the coastline. A car or taxi is generally needed to reach these beaches.

A trip over Sans Souci and a visit to the ruins of the old Mission Lodge and the lookout point is well worth while as the road also takes you through the tea plantations from whence the local Island tea is produced.

The Takamaka Rum Distillery and the Jardin du Roi spice garden are also located towards the south of the island and are worth visiting if time permits.