Fish stalls
The morning catch.
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The main market of Victoria, one of the world's smallest capitals, named after Sir Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke, governor of the Seychelles in the late 1940s. It is the best place to see everyday island life away from the beaches and resorts. In the central courtyard are stalls of fresh fish brought in each morning by the fishing boats, tuna, grouper and colourful parrotfish, beside piles of tropical fruit such as mango, papaya and breadfruit, and local spices like cinnamon, vanilla and turmeric. Upstairs and in the surrounding shops are souvenirs, handicrafts, bright fabrics and small cafés serving Creole food, the local cuisine that blends African, French and Indian flavours with curry, grilled fish and coconut milk. It is liveliest on Saturday morning and closed on Sunday, per visitor guides. Wandering is free, and it is usually combined with the clock tower, the Hindu temple and the nearby streets on a short walk.
The morning catch.
Cinnamon and vanilla.
In the small cafés.
Market Street, central Victoria, Mahé
Saturday morning, when it is busiest; it is closed on Sunday, per visitor guides.
