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A spicy Creole specialty often served as a side dish or appetizer.
Freshly caught and seasoned with authentic Creole spices.
Best enjoyed straight from the nut at small roadside stalls.
Look for residents selling homemade vanilla essence and local cinnamon.
Local bananas and passion fruit are particularly fresh in this agricultural area.
A peaceful walk through nature, well away from any traffic or noise.
Find completely empty sandy spots tucked between the larger resort areas.
Water temperature…
Barbarons is a quiet coastal area in the west of Mahé, immediately south of Grand Anse. The district is named after an old plantation that was cultivated here in the nineteenth century, with vanilla and cinnamon as the main crops. Today Barbarons is home to the eponymous four-star resort and several private villa complexes lying directly along the broad sandy beach. Behind the beach stretches the Vacoa Nature Trail, a well-marked hiking path that leads through coastal vegetation, mangroves, and pandanus forest, and is especially popular with birdwatchers. The district lies at the foot of Morne Blanc, one of the higher peaks of Mahé, and thus gives an appealing hinterland for hikes. The West Coast Road runs through Barbarons and provides a fast connection to Anse Royale and Beau Vallon. Notable too is the nearby Science Park with aquaculture research facilities, where the future of marine fish farming in the Indian Ocean is studied.
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 |
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Embracing the spirit of its namesake town, Anse Barbarons serves as a cherished coastal destination in Barbarons. Its inviting layout provides excellent prospects for spending a day swimming or basking on the sunny shores. The beach maintains a steady rhythm of crashing waves, which provides a fantastic soundtrack for a shoreline walk. A pair of water shoes might be handy for exploring slightly rockier patches along the coast.
