Artisan Markets in Curieuse Island
Curieuse Island, Praslin (Seychelles)
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Artisan Markets in Curieuse Island is a pop-up market held on the island's jetty promenade, within the Curieuse Marine National Park near Praslin, Seychelles. Local craftspeople display coconut-shell carvings, woven palm-leaf baskets, and vanilla-infused oils under shaded stalls. The market operates on select cruise-ship arrival days, typically from 10:00 to 15:00, and is accessible only by boat from Praslin or Mahé.
What to expect
- Market stalls are set up on the wooden jetty and adjacent beach path, with 15 to 20 vendors selling handmade goods
- Each purchase includes a brief demonstration of coconut-shell polishing or palm-leaf weaving by the artisan
- Visitors can sample locally produced vanilla tea and cinnamon bark tea at a communal tasting table
- The market runs for 2 to 3 hours, timed to coincide with the morning ferry arrivals from Praslin
- Suitable for cruise passengers and day-trippers, as stalls are within 5 minutes' walk from the island's landing dock
- Cash is the only accepted payment method, with prices ranging from 50 to 500 Seychellois rupees per item
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