Beach· Mahé (northwest coast)· Seychelles
Beau Vallon Beach
4° 36.7′ S · 55° 25.6′ E
Arguably the most famous beach in the Seychelles: one of the longest stretches of sand on Mahé, shallow and clear, with sunset views over Silhouette and every watersport on offer.
Practical
Often a lifeguard on duty. Rentals for snorkelling, surfing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, scuba, fishing trips, jet-skis and sailing along the beach. Beach shade under trees; buses stop on the road behind. Swimming zones are buoyed: keep the dinghy outside them and land where there is no one bathing. Moorings eGuide warns of waves at the dinghy landing. Hacking family noted jellyfish on occasion.
Best for
Swimming, people-watching and sunset drinks
Nearby
- Bazar Labrin (Beau Vallon Wednesday Night Market)0.2 NM away
- Beau Vallon Bay0.2 NM away
- Beau Vallon Watersports (Berjaya waterski and wakeboard)0.2 NM away
- Gecko Bar (Savoy, Beau Vallon)0.2 NM away
- Underwater Centre (Coral Strand, Beau Vallon)0.2 NM away
- Baobab Pizzeria (Beau Vallon)0.3 NM away
- La Plage Restaurant (Beau Vallon)0.3 NM away
- The Boathouse (Beau Vallon)0.3 NM away