Shopping in Mahé

We'll tell you the best things to bring back from Mahé and where to shop.

Many tourists like to buy something in the places where they vacation. So, shopping in Mahe will be amazing. It is possible to have an unusual shopping tour in Mahe, as reviews about shopping in Mahe are good. Travelers share their impressions and write that such places as in this resort they have not seen yet.

Not for nothing the main street of the capital of Seychelles is called Market Street. There is a large number of large shopping centers of Mahe. In the shopping centers of Mahe you can buy almost everything: from socks or gum to furniture for the kitchen. Stores with branded clothes, shoe stores and perfumes are very popular among tourists.

In addition to shopping centers and souvenir stores, Market Street is home to the largest market in Seychelles. Selwyn-Clark Market, which is named after Sir Selwyn Selwyn-Clark, who was the Governor of Seychelles from 1947 to 1951. It is also referred to as Victoria Market. The place itself is a Chinese style building. To the left of the entrance to the market, a tourist will see a fish row where you can always buy tuna, red snapper or blue marlin. It is followed by a vegetable row, and all the other rows are mostly occupied by fruits. Spices and souvenirs are also sold here.

souvenirs at Victoria Market

In their reviews of shopping in Mahe tourists note that in this market there are good sellers who do not mind to give a discount to the tourist or add him a little more goods, but there are also those who consider it their pride to cheat a poor traveler.

Also, if desired, a tourist can find outlet stores in Mahe. But in order to know more about the outlets under the town will need to ask advice from the locals. If you ask the cab drivers, they will be able to take you to the right place right away.


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