Victoria and its market
The capital of Seychelles, Victoria lies on the north-eastern side of Mahé. Its Sir Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke Market, built in 1840 and renovated in 1999, sells fresh produce, fish, meat, spices and local crafts.
Key facts
Before you go.
- Starting point
- Sir Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke Market, central VictoriaSir Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke Market (Wikipedia)
- Opening hours
- Monday to Friday until late afternoon; busiest on Saturdays, usually closed on SundaysSir Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke Market (Wikipedia)
Good to know
Three things to remember.
Under renovation since March 2025, the market has temporarily moved to the former STC supermarket in Victoria.
Sir Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke Market (Wikipedia)Come in the morning, when residents buy and bargain for fish, fruit and vegetables.
Victoria (Wikivoyage)In town, also see the clock tower, the courthouse, the Botanical Gardens and the National Museum of History.
Victoria, Seychelles (Wikipedia)
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Sources · 3 pages consulted, with the exact sentence used
- Sir Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke Market (Wikipedia)
Built-in 1840 and renovated in 1999, this early-Victorian-style market offers fresh produce, fish, meat, spices, and affordable local crafts. […] Open Monday to Friday until late afternoon, it's busiest on Saturdays and usually closed on Sundays. As of March 2025, the market is undergoing renovations and has been temporarily moved to the former STC Supermarket in Victoria. (coordinates -4.62134677, 55.45134539)
- Victoria, Seychelles (Wikipedia)
Victoria is the capital and largest city of Seychelles, situated on the north-eastern side of Mahé, the archipelago's main island. […] Attractions in the city include a clocktower modelled on Little Ben in London, the courthouse, the Botanical Gardens, the National Museum of History
- Victoria (Wikivoyage)
Visit the morning market where residents buy and bargain for fresh fish, fruits and vegetables.
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