Beau Vallon: Beach, Snorkeling, and Creole Houses

Beau Vallon can be considered when choosing a destination through two distinct points of interest: water sports at the beach and visible Creole houses. Waterskiing and snorkeling bring you to the water; traditional Kaz Kreol houses and former plantation houses offer a cultural view of the local landscape.

Water Sports and Snorkeling

Waterskiing is especially popular at Beau Vallon Beach on Mahé, where it is widespread among visitors and locals. This makes waterskiing a distinctive local attraction, although snorkeling offers a different kind of experience. Beau Vallon is one of the best snorkeling spots on Mahé and is known for clear water and diverse reefs. When weighing up the two water activities, the deciding factor is whether the sport itself or the snorkeling area matters more to you.

During the southeast monsoon, Semi-Sub Seychelles also moves its vessel to Beau Vallon. If you want to include this seasonal vessel relocation in your travel plans, check current dates and availability in advance.

Houses in the Local Landscape

Traditional Kaz Kreol houses and former plantation houses are visible in Beau Vallon. These names offer two distinct perspectives: Creole architectural styles on the one hand, and the history of an earlier plantation era on the other. Both types of houses add a cultural point of interest to the local landscape, alongside the appeal of the beach and water. If you also choose destinations based on the traditional and historic buildings you can see, Beau Vallon offers a specific point of interest.

Information for Visiting Beau Vallon Beach

A 2022 safety guide listed Beau Vallon Beach on Mahé as a beach with lifeguards stationed there. If your beach visit depends on current lifeguard coverage, check locally.

More Highlights Across the Seychelles

Other natural and cultural highlights in the wider Seychelles destination are found on other islands. On Curieuse, a raised boardwalk crosses the swamp and provides access to the mangrove habitat even at high tide; the mangrove swamp borders Baie Laraie. Curieuse was used as a quarantine site for people with leprosy for almost a hundred years.

On Moyenne Island in Ste. Anne Marine National Park are the remains of early settlers' houses, pirate graves, and a small thatched chapel; the park comprises six islands. On Praslin, the 19.5-hectare Vallée de Mai is one of the world's smallest natural UNESCO World Heritage Sites and the only area in the Seychelles where all six species occur together. On La Digue, the Veuve Special Reserve covers 21 hectares and is part of a 200-hectare plateau on the western side of the island.

Discover more destinations: Beau Vallon, Mare Anglaise, Anse Royale, Baie Lazare, English River, La Digue And Inner Islands, Anse Etoile, Grand Anse Mahe

For the wider travel overview: Seychelles.