Snorkel· Ile Souris· Seychelles
Ile Souris and Fairyland Snorkel (Pointe au Sel)
4° 44.1′ S · 55° 31.4′ E · approximate
A rocky 14 m islet just inside the reef off Anse Royale, about 500 m southwest of Pointe au Sel; the lagoon in front of Fairyland beach is Mahé's easiest shore snorkel, with angelfish, groupers, wrasse and the odd eagle ray.
Practical
Approximate: placed in the lagoon between Fairyland beach (OpenStreetMap) and Ile Souris. Enter from the sand near the rocks at the end of the beach. Lagoon 1-2 m deep, 2-3 m near the islet. Do not go behind Ile Souris: the current there is often strong (Snorkeling Report via moyenneisland.com). Seaweed washes in June-September; the calmest seas are usually in the April-May and October-November transitions. No lifeguard.
Best for
Beginner snorkel from the beach
Season
Best Oct-May; weedy Jun-Sep
Nearby
- Anse Royale Anchorage0.4 NM away
- Anse Royale Town (shops, hospital, bank)0.5 NM away
- Takamaka Rum Distillery (La Plaine St André)1 NM away
- Le Jardin du Roi Spice Garden1.4 NM away
- Anse aux Pins Craft Village (Domaine de Val des Prés)1.5 NM away
- Anse à la Mouche Village (Shops and Anchor Café)2 NM away
- Anse à la Mouche Anchorage2.1 NM away
- Anse aux Pins (off-reef day anchorage)2.2 NM away
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