Beau Vallon

Beau Vallon lies on the northwestern coast of Mahé and provides, through its roughly three-kilometer crescent-shaped beach, the most popular bathing destination in the entire archipelago. Behind it rise the forested slopes of Morne Seychellois and Trois Frères, providing a spectacular backdrop. The bay is sheltered from the southeast monsoon by its northern exposure, so the sea remains pleasantly calm from May to October, well-suited for diving the MV Twin Barges wreck or the L'Îlot rock formation just offshore. Since the 1970s, Beau Vallon has transformed from a sleepy fishing village into a tourism hub with numerous four- and five-star resorts, including the classic Coral Strand and Berjaya Beau Vallon Bay. Every Wednesday evening the beach hosts the famous Bazar Labrin, a traditional Creole market with live sega and moutya music, freshly grilled fish, and local handicrafts, drawing visitors and locals together under the palms.

Nearby cities

Mare Anglaise

A residential area near Beau Vallon, popular with both locals and tourists.

Danzil

The end of the road in northwest Mahé, known as the starting point for the trail to Anse Major.

Saint Louis

A steep hillside district in Victoria offering impressive panoramic views over the city and harbor.

Vista Do Mar

A quiet residential area in the Glacis district, known for its spectacular ocean views.

Bel Ombre

A coastal village in the northwest of Mahé, the starting point for hikes to the secluded Anse Major beach.

Anse Etoile

A populous district north of Victoria, overlooking the Indian Ocean.

Machabee

A quiet district on the northern coast of Mahé, known for its rugged coastline and clear water.

Port Glaud

A quiet village on the west coast of Mahé, offering beautiful views of the offshore islands.

Perseverance II

The second phase of the Perseverance project, providing additional housing and community facilities.

Grand Anse (Mahé)

A wide sandy beach and district on the west coast of Mahé, known for its impressive waves.

Baie Ternay

A secluded bay and settlement at the western end of Mahé, famous for snorkeling and pristine nature.

Providence

The most important industrial and commercial area of the Seychelles, built on reclaimed land between Victoria and the airport.

Anse Boileau

A quiet coastal village on the west coast of Mahé, nestled between mountains and the sea.

Petit Paris

A small village on the east coast of Mahé, squeezed between the sea and the steep mountains.

Fisherton

Fisherton is a historic coastal area in Ayrshire, Scotland, boasting dramatic views over the Firth of Clyde and rugged shores.

History & landmarks

Marine Charter Building

A well-known building at Victoria's harbor serving as a hub for boat charters and deep-sea fishing.

More places

Dans Gallas

An elevated rock plateau above Beau Vallon, known for its impressive geological structures and panoramas.

Point Lookout

An exposed rocky outcrop on the north coast of Mahé, offering broad views over the Port Launay Marine National Park.

Tea Plantation Mahé

The only tea plantation in the country, situated in the cool mountains of Morne Blanc, offering panoramic island views.

Copolia

A popular hiking trail on Mahé leading to a granite plateau with 360-degree views.

Roche Caiman Bird Sanctuary

A man-made wetland sanctuary providing a habitat for numerous wading birds, dragonflies, and other native species.

Mont Bernardia

A mountain in the west of Mahé, falling steeply to the Indian Ocean and a prominent feature of the coastline.

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Vacoa Nature Trail Mangroves

An educational trail on Mahé's west coast leading through an intact mangrove ecosystem rich in crabs and fish.

Île aux Vaches Marines Habitat

An important bird and marine habitat west of Mahé, named after the dugongs (sea cows) that used to frequent these waters.