Victoria at a glance
- About 23,000 people live in Victoria, the capital of the Seychelles and its biggest city.
- Close by: Perseverance (2 km), Beau Vallon (3 km) and Bel Ombre (4 km).
Dating by city / Seychelles / La Rivière Anglaise / Victoria
Singles in Victoria
No one from Victoria has a public profile here yet. Create yours and people nearby will be able to find you.
First-date ideas for Victoria
Victoria is small enough that you may have friends in common, so start with a relaxed coffee in the centre. If you would rather meet away from familiar faces, Perseverance is close by.
Staying safe
- Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
- Never send money to people you met online.
- Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.
Dating in Victoria: questions and answers
How far around Victoria can I search?
Within 50 km of Victoria there are 10 towns and cities — Cascade, Perseverance and Baie Sainte Anne among them — with more than 63,000 residents in all. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.
Is online dating in Victoria free on YADate?
Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Victoria and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.
Are the profiles near Victoria real?
There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.
Can I date someone from outside Victoria?
Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in the Seychelles or abroad.
Dating tips
Profile & photos
How to write a profile that gets replies
Your profile is your first hello. How to write a few honest lines and choose photos that make people want to start a conversation.
First messages
First messages that actually start a conversation
“Hi, how are you?” rarely gets far. How to write a first message that is easy and pleasant to answer — with examples you can adapt.
First dates
First date ideas that are easy and safe
The best first dates are short, public and relaxed. Ideas that leave room to talk — plus simple safety habits that let you enjoy the meeting.