Beau Vallon Beach

Beau Vallon Beach

Beau Vallon Beach on Mahé Island is a must-visit “destination” for travelers. With its 4-kilometer stretch of fine white sand and waters that shift from deep green to light green, and from deep blue to light blue as they stretch toward the horizon. Standing on Seychelles’ beaches evokes a breathtaking sense of grandeur, especially with the dozens of beaches adorned with massive granite boulders, complemented by crystal-clear, unpolluted waters — Seychellois waters have long been rated by the United Nations as the cleanest in the world.

The fine, powdery sand and crystal-clear azure waters attract over 100,000 wealthy Europeans here every year for a “pilgrimage.” Adorable children clumsily build their dream castles with sand shovels, young couples in love or newlyweds bask joyfully under the blazing sun, and elderly couples stroll hand-in-hand along the shore at sunset. Visitors can dive with the guidance of professional instructors to admire the ever-changing coral reefs beneath the sea, or rent a boat for offshore fishing—catching fresh red snapper or grouper can lead to having it grilled into exquisite fish steaks by local chefs on the spot...