Nearby the capital Victoria you can visit Botanical Gardens. There are also many hiking trails around Mahe island but at the time we were visiting (the end of March) it was too hot for us. Even staying in shade was too hot at the time, so hiking was not an option. Do not forget to rent a car when travelling to Mahe. The island is quite big and everything is accessible by car.

BEACHES ON MAHE

The two best beaches on Mahe are Anse Intendance and Petite Anse. Anse Intendance was a beautiful beach, but it was not the best for swimming. The waves and currents are really strong. There is a Summer Bar where you can get the best vegan smoothies with or without rum.

Petite Anse was the most beautiful beach on Mahe but it was quite a hike to get there. You have to park your car outside the Four seasons resort and walk downhill to the beach. Bring with you a lot of water and snacks, because the restaurants on the beach are available only for hotel guests. This beach has perfect turquoise water but the waves and currents here are also very strong so it is not ideal for swimming.

The most touristy part of Mahe island is Beau Vallon. There are many hotels, restaurants and some shops. The beach there was not our favourite but there are restaurants with vegan options like Mahek, The Boat house restaurant, and Wooden house café. 

VEGAN FOOD ON MAHE

In Mahe, we stayed at a self-catering apartment. There was no breakfast, so we had to explore local shops. Most of the markets have vegan milk which really surprised me. You can find almond, coconut, or soy milk but I could not find any vegan yoghurt or tofu. We were lucky and found a vegan pate!

They have frozen and some fresh vegetables, but it depends on the market. I was surprised by how hard it is to find fresh fruits and vegetables in shops. The best way to buy them is by road, there are many food stands selling fresh fruits and vegetables. When visiting the capital Victoria in Mahe, you can also check the biggest fresh fruit and vegetable market in Seychelles.  

PERRY’S GRILL

Perry’s Grill is a very good restaurant on Mahe Island. The owners are really friendly, so we visited this restaurant twice. They have more vegetarian options than other restaurants in the area and some of them can be made vegan. My favourite was vegan Ratatouille, but you can also have vegetable skewers. For my side dish, I ordered french fries and a fresh tropical salad with avocado. 

MAHEK – INDIAN RESTAURANT WITH VEGAN OPTIONS

Mahek restaurant is an Indian restaurant on Beau Vallon Beach on Mahe. There is only vegetarian food on their menu, but we asked the waiter about vegan options. Many of their vegetarian dishes can easily be made vegan.

We tried Urulai Broccoli and Kai Korma. Because their bread is not vegan, we had rice for our side dish. Urulai Broccoli was our favourite. The dinner was really good and the waiters there are friendly. The best time to visit this restaurant is at sunset. You can enjoy a delicious Indian dinner with a beautiful sunset. 

LANSIV CAFE

It is a very nice cafe in the centre of Victoria. At the time we were there almost everything was closed so it was the only place we could stop to have some coffee. It is a nice place to sit down and relax, it is also very close to the Seychelles National Museum of History.

We stopped for some snacks, fresh juice, and coffee – they sadly do not offer any vegan kind of milk. They do not offer almost anything vegan-friendly except fresh plantain banana chips and potato fries. But it is better than nothing.

VEGAN BREAKFAST IN MAHE

Mahe is not the island where you go out for a morning coffee and breakfast. Coffee shops are not a common thing in Seychelles. Luckily there are many markets where you can buy fresh tropical fruits.

Every morning we were making tropical oatmeal for breakfast. Oatmeal cooked with banana and soy milk, topped with fresh tropical fruits like papaya, mango, and passion fruit.

THE BOAT HOUSE RESTAURANT

It is an expensive touristy restaurant in Mahe. They are offering vegan snacks like chips or salad. For the main dish, you can have vegan coconut vegetable curry with rice. You can also order many different cocktails. The curry is nothing special for the price, but it is a good option to have.

PANINI AND ICE

It is a cute little café right next to The Boat House restaurant. After our vegan curry, we were craving something sweet. Sadly, they do not have any vegan ice cream. We could not find vegan ice cream anywhere on Mahe Island. But we did get a fresh and vegan tropical smoothie.

LA CREOLE CAFETERIA AND TAKEAWAY

We stopped at this takeaway restaurant twice because it was on our way to the beach. If you plan on spending the whole day at the beach, most of the beaches do not have any close restaurants in Mahe. It is better to be prepared and bring your food with you. We had noodles with vegetables and lentils.

TAKAMAKA RUM DISTILLERY

Our favourite activity on Mahe was visiting the Takamaka rum distillery. They are offering three daily free tours at 11:00, 13:00, and 15:00. Visitors get a free tour of their land, culture, and history. For 125scr per person, you can also taste all of their rums. We were most impressed by their Overproof rum which has 69% of alcohol. You can buy everything you taste for home.

Mahe is the busiest island in Seychelles. That was the reason that it was not our favourite from this trip. Just because Praslin and La Digue are calmer the atmosphere is more relaxed. But you have to visit Mahe anyway. Nature is very beautiful, and the locals are friendly. On Mahe, you can also find some of the best resorts in Seychelles.

SEE ALSO: The Ultimate Vegan Travel Guide to Praslin! Find Out About Everything You Need to Know For Your Best Tropical Holidays

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I was worried about being vegan in Seychelles. It is not the easiest destination but it is not impossible to find vegan food on the islands. In this article, I will explain how and where to eat vegan in Seychelles.

MOST POPULAR ISLANDS IN THE SEYCHELLES

First of all, which island to visit? There are 115 islands in Seychelles but the biggest and most popular ones are Mahe, Praslin, and La Digue. I visited all of them and I recommend that you do too. I spend five nights on Praslin, four nights on La Digue, and four nights on Mahe.

When I go back to Seychelles, I will probably spend two nights on Mahe and more on the other two islands. I know it is different for anyone but Praslin and La Digue are really unique and beautiful. In Seychelles, you can find similar vegan options in most restaurants like vegetable curry and lentils. You can also get delicious fresh vegan fruit smoothies and juices on most of the popular beaches.

PRASLIN ISLAND IN THE SEYCHELLES

Praslin island in Seychelles has two beaches that blew my mind. I have never seen something so perfect. They are called Anse Lazio and Anse Georgette. The water is turquoise blue and calm, perfect for swimming.

On Praslin, you have to visit the nature park and UNESCO World Heritage Site called Vallée de Mai. There are famous CoCo de Mer trees that naturally grow only on the islands of Praslin and Curieuse in Seychelles. Praslin island was also the only one where I could find vegan smoothie bowls.

LA DIGUE ISLAND IN THE SEYCHELLES

Just a short 15-minute boat ride away there is La Digue island. La Digue island is one of the islands in the Seychelles where the cars are almost non-existent. Everybody rides bicycles around the island. It is the best way to explore beautiful beaches and nature.

To get to some beaches in La Digue is quite a hike but it is worth the sweat. We really liked Anse Cocos Beach but you can’t compare it to the calm beaches on Praslin Island. You have to be careful when swimming in La Digue because the waves and currents are very strong. I did not know this before visiting Seychelles.

MAHE ISLAND IN SEYCHELLES

Mahe island has the world’s smallest capital called Victoria and nearby you can visit Botanical Gardens. There are also many hiking trails around the island but at the time we were visiting (the end of March) it was too hot for us.

One of my favourite activities to do on Mahe was visiting the Takamaka rum distillery and their rum tasting. Two best beaches on Mahe were: Anse Intendance and Petite Anse but in my opinion, the best beach in those three islands of Seychelles has to be Anse Lazio on Praslin.

GROCERY STORES AND VEGAN FOOD IN SEYCHELLES

In Seychelles, we stayed at self-catering apartments. There was no breakfast so we had to explore local shops. Most of the markets have vegan milk which really surprised me. You can find almond, coconut, or soy milk but I could not find any vegan yoghurt or tofu. But we did find a vegan pate!

They have frozen and some fresh vegetables but it depends on the market. I was surprised by how hard it is to find fresh fruits and vegetables in shops. The best way to buy them is by road, there are many food stands selling fresh fruits and vegetables. When visiting the Capital Victoria you can also check the biggest fresh fruit and vegetable market in Seychelles.  

VEGAN FOOD ON PRASLIN ISLAND IN THE SEYCHELLES

ROOTS JUICERY IS THE ONLY VEGAN RESTAURANT

Roots Juicery is a fully vegan juice and smoothie bar. Their philosophy is to make healthy plant-based nutrition accessible across Seychelles. They are creating food and products that are guilt-free and packed with goodness. At Roots Juicery you can order fresh vegan juices and smoothies.

They offer nut mylks, granola, plant-based snacks, and wellness shots. They are my go-to place for smoothie bowls on the island. Roots Juicery was the only place making smoothie bowls I could find in Seychelles at the time of our visit. It is my favourite food to eat in the tropical heat.

THE NEST – RESTAURANT WITH VEGAN OPTIONS

The Nest restaurant is based inside Constance Lemuria resort on Praslin. Reservation is a must, otherwise, they won’t let you inside the resort. You have to make a reservation at the same resort if you want to visit the beautiful beach Anse Georgette. It is best if you visit them both on the same day. 

The ambiance, view, and decor in this restaurant are really nice. All the vegan dishes are marked on the menu. We ordered the vegan salad for our starter. After that, we had vegan curry. The food was good but on the pricier side. We really enjoyed our vegan lunch.  

VEGAN FOOD ON LA DIGUE ISLAND IN THE SEYCHELLES

GALA TAKEAWAY

Gala Takeaway was a takeaway restaurant we visited the most on La Digue. Takeaway restaurants in Seychelles are the most budget-friendly, so most of the tourists eat there. We mostly ordered delicious vegetable curry and vegan fried rice with vegetables.

REY AND JOSH TAKEAWAY

They offer vegetable curry and vegan lentils.  These two dishes are the most popular vegan options in Seychelles. Rey and Josh takeaway was one of the best ones.

The owners are friendly, so the atmosphere is great.

VEGAN FOOD ON MAHE ISLAND IN THE SEYCHELLES

PERRY’S GRILL

Perry’s Grill is an amazing restaurant on Mahe Island. We visited this restaurant twice because the owners were friendly and the food was delicious. They also have more vegetarian options than other restaurants. Most of the vegetarian options can be made vegan. Vegan Ratatouille was our go-to dish but you can also have vegetable skewers. You also need to try their tropical avocado salad.

MAHEK – INDIAN RESTAURANT WITH VEGAN OPTIONS

Mahek restaurant is an Indian restaurant on Beau Vallon Beach in Seychelles. On their menu, there is only vegetarian food.  Many vegetarian dishes can be easily made vegan.

We tried Urulai Broccoli and Kai Korma. Urulai Broccoli was our favourite choice. The staff is really friendly and they know all about vegan food. The best time to visit this restaurant is at sunset.

HOW TO TRAVEL AROUND SEYCHELLES

You can stay at the resorts and relax or you can explore the islands by yourself. On Mahe and Praslin you have to rent a car because both islands are quite big and with a car, you can visit all the hidden parts. Make your car reservations as soon as you have your plane tickets because it is hard or almost impossible to find a car last minute. On Praslin, we were really happy with Capricorn car rentals.

Seychelles really is amazingly beautiful. It is one place you have to visit if you love beautiful tropical destinations even though there are not a lot of vegan options. If you are a foodie like me, that might not be ideal for your perfect holiday, but Seychelles are worth it.

SEE ALSO: The Ultimate Vegan Travel Guide to Praslin! Find Out About Everything You Need to Know For Your Best Tropical Holidays

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