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Turtle Bay
ℹ️Practical info — Turtle Bay
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
📍 Nearby
Sights nearby
💡 Tips
- Visit Domaine de Val des Prés to see traditional Creole architecture and local crafts.
- Take advantage of low tide to walk far out onto the reef and spot small marine life.
- The water here is very shallow and calm, making it handy for families with young children.
- Park within the Craft Village (Domaine de Val des Prés) grounds for easy access to the beach.
🍽 Food
Enjoy fresh fish right by the water with a view over Turtle Bay.
Local vendors on the beach often offer chilled coconuts for drinking.
Look for traditional Seychellois coconut nougat in the Craft Village.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Buy handmade jewelry, textiles, and wood carvings directly from the artisans.
Located in Domaine de Val des Prés, offering high-quality local vanilla and cinnamon.
The shaded gardens around the colonial plantation house are very peaceful.
A less frequented stretch of beach, convenient for a quiet read.
Water temperature…
Turtle Bay lies in the Au Cap district on the southeastern coast of Mahé and owes its name to the green sea turtles and hawksbill turtles that, in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, came ashore here in large numbers to nest. Heavy hunting in the twentieth century severely reduced their populations, but thanks to targeted conservation programs run by the Marine Conservation Society Seychelles, the numbers have slowly recovered since the 1990s. Today turtles occasionally use the fine sandy beach again to lay their eggs, under strict supervision. Turtle Bay is distinguished by very calm turquoise waters protected by an offshore coral reef. Behind the beach stretch filao casuarinas and a small picnic ground popular with families and school outings. Nearby are several small guesthouses as well as the traditional Creole restaurant Marie Antoinette, housed in a nineteenth-century plantation manor and serving classic tropical dishes from old family recipes.
- Location: Seychelles
- Top sights: La Grande Maison · Turtle Bay · Anse Aux Courbes Beach
- Nearby: Anse Boileau (4 km)
- Population: ~3.818 (2026)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Rain mm | 207 | 109 | 106 | 115 | 94 | 80 | 55 | 62 | 108 | 117 | 124 | 164 |
Geography
Facts
- Home to the Domaine de Val des Près (Craft Village).
- The main house, Grann Kaz, dates back to 1870.
- The bay is known for extremely shallow water during low tide.
- Located within the Au Cap administrative district.
- A coral reef extends about 500 meters from the shoreline.
- Frequently used by kitesurfers during suitable wind conditions.
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Sights in the town Turtle Bay (3)
Anse Aux Courbes Beach🎡 recreation
Delivering a remarkably relaxing atmosphere within Turtle Bay, Anse Aux Courbes Beach has soft sand and gentle scenery. This stretch of the ocean is beautifully suited for wading and peaceful swims beneath the warm tropical sky. Taking time to wander along the shoreline helps visitors truly unwind and embrace the coastal vibe. Ensuring you have adequate sun protection is key to enjoying a full day by the water.
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