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Port Glaud
ℹ️Practical info — Port Glaud
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
📍 Nearby
Sights nearby
💡 Tips
- Visit the Sauzier Waterfall in the morning before the organized tour groups arrive.
- At low tide, you can wade across to L'Islette island; however, stay mindful of currents.
- Use the public bus to experience the winding coastal road without the stress of driving.
- Park your car only in designated spots, as the main road is very narrow.
- Bring snorkeling gear, as the nearby Port Launay bay has excellent conditions.
🍽 Food
Buy fresh catches directly from local fishermen in the late afternoon.
Try the octopus curry in the small eateries within the village.
Purchase sweet small bananas and papayas from the colorful stalls along the west coast road.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Buy local spices like cinnamon and cloves in the small shops.
The small harbor area often has the best prices for the daily catch.
A quiet walk through the protected mangrove area at the end of the bay.
A peaceful retreat with a lovely view of the ocean.
Often less crowded than the main beach area in front of the resorts.
Water temperature…
Port Glaud lies on the west coast of Mahé and is considered one of the most landscape-diverse districts on the island. Behind the village stretch the extensive mangrove forests of L'Islette and the Sauzier Waterfall, reached by a short jungle path. Just offshore lies the scenic Thérèse Island with its fine sandy beach, accessible by boat in just a few minutes. Historically Port Glaud was long a center of coconut and cinnamon processing; some of the old stone embankments and irrigation channels that once served the plantations are still visible. Today the village lives chiefly off fishing, small guesthouses, and day visitors staying in nearby resorts. The beach in front of Port Glaud has calm, clean water and is a favorite picnic spot for locals. Notable is also the Catholic church of Port Glaud, a modest building that celebrates its patron feast of Notre Dame du Mont Carmel on 16 July with a colorful community procession.
- Location: Seychelles
- Top sights: Port Launay · Port Glaud Beach · Anse Tousalo
- Nearby: Saint Louis (4 km)
- Population: ~3.243 (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
- Port Launay Marine National Park was established in 1979.
- The district shares a border with Morne Seychellois National Park.
- It includes the offshore granitic islands of Therese and L'Islette.
- The population is estimated at approximately 2,500 residents.
- The scenic Sans Souci road provides access across the island.
- Located on the northwestern coastline of Mahé island.
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Sights in the town Port Glaud (6)
Port Glaud Beach🎡 recreation
Port Glaud Beach frames the western edge of Mahé, representing a well-known and naturally striking seaside location. Visitors often encounter a serene, easy-going community feel that highlights the island's slower pace of life. The shallow waters are generally inviting for a refreshing swim, while the sand is excellent for unhurried sunbathing. Timing your visit for the late afternoon will reward you with gorgeous, colorful sunset views.
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