Mahé is the largest island of the Seychelles and lies in the northeast of the nation. Victoria, the country’s capital city, is located on Mahé, and 90% of the population of the Seychelles live on the island.

With an altitude of 905 m, Mahé’s highest peak is Morne Seychellois, standing in the national park of the same name.

The northern and eastern parts of Mahé are home to much of its population and its international airport (opened in 1971). The Baie Ternay and Port Launay national parks are situated in the southern and western parts of the island.

Its streets are bustling and elegant with prestigious local companies and restaurants that delights with sea snacks as traditional Sardinian recipes and served along with delicious wines of the "isola". Also the surroundings of this city offer extraordinary stretches of coastline which are worth being seen from a rented boat in Olbia. Water intense pure blue veins parading in different shades and in contrast to the white sands of the shore. Among its most famous beaches are Bados, ideal for children, Pittulongu, with the finest sand and Le Saline, adored by surfers.