Beau Vallon Beach - Diving Holiday Destination

Beau Vallon Beach (Seychelles)

The Seychelles forms a widely scattered archipelago of over 100 islands in the Indian Ocean, northeast of Madagascar. The Seychelles is home to no less than two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the legendary Vallée de Mai on Praslin where the wondrously shaped Coco-de-mer nut grows high on ancient palms and fabled Aldabra, the world’s largest raised coral atoll, first seen by early Arab seafarers of the 9th century B.C.

There are great opportunities for island-hopping between the 16 islands that currently offer accommodation. These range from sumptuous 5-star resorts to rustic island lodges and cozy beachside bungalows. On your way, you will discover such gems as the legendary Vallée de Mai, home to the legendary Coco-de-Mer.

Mahe Island being the largest island in Seychelles is surrounded by idyllic beaches, lush greeneries, crystal clear waters and beautiful underwater treasures. Mahé is the transportation hub for island-hops and day excursions to neighbouring islands and all other islands within Seychelles. All scheduled domestic flights by Air Seychelles originate from Mahé to the serviced islands.

The landscape and vegetation of the southern part of Mahe are still unspoilt. This area has the most beautiful deserted beaches skirting underwater gardens which will leave you with unforgettable memories. Forming the backbone of the island is a spectacular mountain range that includes Morne Seychellois, the island's highest peak. Around the peak is one of the island's beautiful national parks, offering good hiking and stunning scenery. More than 60 idyllic beaches fringed with swaying palm trees can be found along the shoreline, offering a host of activities from excellent dive centres to various watersports operators. There are several interesting sights to see, particularly in friendly Victoria. Although not renowned for its nightlife, Mahé is the liveliest island after dark and has resorts, Casino, several nightclubs and restaurants that serve up traditional Creole delights provide the evening entertainment.

Situated on northwest coast of Mahe Island, Beau Vallon Beach is idyllically located on the fabulous Beau Vallon Bay - the most popular and beautiful beach of Mahe. The lush tropical rainforests and stunning white sandy beaches surrounding the resort have made it a perfect holiday getaway for all.

Climate

Climate: tropical marine; humid; cooler season during southeast monsoon (late May to September); warmer season during northwest monsoon (March to May). Seychelles’ enviable climate is always warm and without extremes. In this tropical haven the temperature seldom drops below 24°C or rises above 32°C. All but the remotest southern islands lie comfortably outside the cyclone belt making Seychelles’ a year round destination for sun worshippers and beach lovers.

In January and February the islands receive their life-giving rains. The months between May and September bring drier, cooler weather, and livelier seas - particularly on south-eastern coasts – and winds of 10-20 knots.

Dive Facts

The periods of calm between the trade winds produce fairly warm and wind-free conditions throughout April and also in October. Air Temperature range: 24 to 30'C.

Diving is possible all year round, with the best diving conditions being in March / April / May and September / October / November when seas are calmest, the visibility can be over 30 metres and water temperatures reach 29'C. At this time it is possible to access the more remote sites from the Underwater Centre Mahe, which will appeal to experienced divers.

Wetsuit:3mm.

Dive Attractions

See more about Seychelles in our Dive Sites Directory, and Seychelles Dive Clubs & Tour Operators in our Dive Club Directory.

Mahe boasts a Marine life that owes its great diversity to the richness in plankton of the waters flooding these rocks. If you like tiny creatures, well, you’ll be served. Nudibranchs, shrimps, blenies, gobies, pipefish, to name just a few, playing hide & seek with you. If you like big creatures, well, you won’t be disappointed either. Stingrays, turtles, whitetip and nurse sharks, or groupers, finding “granite houses” to rest during the day. But don’t forget to raise the head and look all around, because you might see a group of eagle-rays passing-by, napoleons curiously looking at you, humphead parrotfish “crunshing” coral, barracudas showing their shiny teeth, or grey reef sharks cruising and waiting for the night to hunt. But above all, if it darkens suddenly around you, immediatly look up. It might just be a cloud, but it might as well be the biggest fish of the world that comes and says hello to us every year, the whale-shark.

Other

Currency: Seychelles rupee (SCR)

Language: There are three official languages in Seychelles: Creole (a lilting, French-based patois), English and French. Many Seychellois also speak fluent Italian or German

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