Welcome to dreamy beautiful Beau Vallon beach! Right across from Panorama Guesthouse & Apartments, Mahe's most famous beach and heart of Seychelles tourism. Stunning nature and surreal sunsets, sound of waves, birds and community, with the largest variety of services and things to do within walking distance! 

With our remote location and limited access due to size, the Seychelles are reknowned for idyllic beaches free from crowds. This is perhaps most evident on the main island Mahe where weekdays, only a handful of people can be found on the beach nearby. An iconic beach or cove all to yourself easily found too! At the weekends and holidays, this sought-after social area can get livelier and louder with locals joining in on enjoying time off.

To simplify your planning, we provide you with a selection of top Things to do in Beau Vallon and beyond.

In the immediate vicinity of Panorama Guesthouse & Apartments, you will find:

The Best of Beau Vallon

World famous Beau Vallon Beach, white sand and turquoise warm waters for swimming year round

• Gondwana Granite - The world's oldest ocean islands
  
  
• Nature all around you (here's a helpful encouter conduct)
  
  
• The best beach for swimming year round
  
  
• Snorkeling sites with regular turtle sightings (reef 20 meters out to our right from shore, there is a buoy which is the entrance to the reef & on the opposite end of the beach far left). Please observe all safe practices while snorkelling.
  
  
• The best spot for Sunset on Mahe & Twilight hour (from 6pm daily)
  
  
• Restaurants (creole, pizzeria, fine-dining seafood, chinese, sushi) including the top Indian restaurant Mahek. Below you will find the link to our favourite eateries in Beau Vallon and beyond including menus. Also street food & take aways.
  
  
• All day Breakfast Cafe Dolce Vita next door open daily from 8am to 10pm
  
  
• Award-winning Beach Shak for cocktails & island vibes open from 12.30pm to 11pm
  
  
• 5 Diving centers & Watersports
  
  
• A bus stop next door. Buses run approx every 30 minutes to Victoria up to early evening, click link for timetable page 19-21. One way is no more than EUR 1. A bus pass is required to board (no cash). Please check with Reception for options. Panorama Beau Vallon - Victoria Route 20 & 24 & 24A. Victoria - Beau Vallon Panorama Route 22 & 24 & 24A.
  
  
• Fresh fruit stalls with coconut water at the beach
  
  
• Book a private Yoga class at the Panorama Pavillion
  
  
• Small corner shop Mike's Store
  
  
• Local Fishermen who come in with the catch of the day. The entry of the artisanal fishing pirogue is an authentic experience which guests are invited to participate in (Any fresh fish has to be handed to Management for handling).
  
  
• Souvenirs, ice cream Gellateria & Pharmacy at street corner left 

Nearby are

• Nature Walks & Hiking Click left for the Guides & Maps.
  Anse Major - coastal & Copolia rainforest are the 2 most popular including for first time walkers!
  
  
  
  
• Minimarkets, Luxury food store & Bottle/Wine shop
• ATM machines & Money changers (Money Stretcher opposite the Police Station generally has good rates)
• Telephone & Internet services (You need your Passport for SIM card & some other services)
• Spas
• A Health centre (There is a small fee payable for visitors)

Neighbouring large hotels offer services to outside guests as well. 

The centre of Beau Vallon is 700m walk to the left of Panorama.
Walk along the beach to Mahek Indian Restaurant, then follow the road inland.
Right & up at the junction and you are at the centre.

 

Discover some of the World's Best Beaches

All beaches in Seychelles are public. Anse or Lans in Creole means 'cove'. On Mahe there are over 69 beaches, bays or coves to visit. Please pay attention to any warning signs of rough sea or strong currents on the map or at the beach you are visiting.

We list the top 10 must see beaches on Mahé, from those closest to Panorama:

North:    Sunset Beach, L'Ilot beach (Top Soleil), Carana beach
Take the bus 22 or 24 on the beach side, heading north. 

Anse Major & Baie Ternay Marine National Park
There is a nature trail to Anse Major or take Taxi Boat there and/or onwards to Baie Ternay and Anse Du Riz. From Scr 500 per person per way taxi boat (min 2 persons). Please check ahead what time is the last boat back. Entrance fee to Baie Ternay Marine National Park Scr 200 and Anse Major Scr 150 per person. Buy your tickets online here.

For the rest take the bus to Victoria, then connect to your destination.
Or hire a car (from Euro 55+ per day)
Or take a driver (from Euro 145 half day 4 hours to Euro 200 full day 8 hours up to 4 persons).

East:   Anse Royale
West:  Port Launay Marine National Park, Petite Anse (Four Seasons)
South: Takamaka, Intendence (attention strong currents)

A full day Island Tour of Mahe Itinerary is suggested below.

 

Itinerary Treasures of Mahe 

Mahe Island tour check-list

Bel Air Road (once you past Hertz on the right, turn right) & continue up Sans Soucis

✔ Mission Lodge (entrance fee)

✔ Tea Factory

✔ Port Glaud waterfall

✔ Port Launay Marine National Park

Head down west coast via ✔ Anse La Mouche

Off main road to ✔ Petite Anse (Four Seasons)

✔ Lunch at La Gaulette and siesta at the little cove opposite

Sunday Buffet Lunch at ✔ Chez Batista from 1pm Scr 600 per person (pics left) 

✔ Anse Takamaka

✔ Anse Intendance (attention strong currents, look out for warning signs not to swim June to September)

✔ Anse Royale

✔ Craft Village & Domaine Val des Pres Gallery

✔ Takamaka Rum Distillery*

Back via Airport road to Victoria and ✔ Beau Vallon

*If you specifically want to do a rum tasting at 11am, then start the itinerary backwards. Best take a driver in this case.  

Engage with local tradition

Enrich your Seychelles' experience by connecting with local tradition. Join a tour of the cultivation of Cassava on HH Farm complimented by tasting of local tea, jams and juices. Also checkout the Seychelles Cultural Encouters website for other Trending Attractions.

 

Do a Rum Tasting

Takamaka Rum Distillery at Au Cap is open weekdays with Rum Tasting at 11am, 1pm and 3pm @ Scr 125 per person 21+. We recommend you go by bus or take a driver. There is also a local bazaar here most Saturdays. 

Visit Victoria for the day 

One of the smallest capital cities in the world, Victoria, with its Clock tower, Botanical Gardens with Giant Tortoises (entrance fee Scr 225), History Museum (entrance fee Scr 150), Sir Selwyn Selwyn Clarke Market are not to miss. 

The History Museum in the centre of Victoria, pictured left, just next to the clocktower is a must-do. Perfect for a cloudy day or any other day, but to fully enjoy it allocate 2-3 hours here.

Marie-Antoinette Restaurant, a short walk uphill from Victoria, is one of the best places to enjoy authentic, delicious Creole cuisine. The signature set menu which has remain unchanged for 50 years, comprises a variety of different local dishes to enjoy, in addition to the special setting, a charming, old colonial style building designated as a national monument.

Book a Boat Trip

Book a full day boat trip around Mahe Island, you will not regret it.

Experience the Islands from the sea, an integral part of island life. Explore endless beautiful beaches, snorkelling and swimming spots. Enjoy stunning scenery and tranquility.

Depending on the time of the year, you may be lucky to swim with a whale shark, snorkel with turtles and cruise alongside dolphins. Ensure to take all safety measures. Here is an introductory code of conduct.

Cost is from approx EUR 2000 for the day. 

Go Snorkelling or Diving

Seychelles is characterized by the richness and diversity of marine life, including more than 1000 fish species alone. Infact Mahé was once called l'île de l'abondance or the “Island of Abundance”.

With over 50 dive sites accessible from Beau Vallon Beach, 5 dive centres are located here, making this one of the best areas to stay if you want to go diving. These are found either side of the guesthouse, all within walking distance.

Snorkeling trips for non-divers are also available, as well as the possibility to snorkel from shore on either end of this beach and others nearby, for free, requiring only a mask at minimum. Please observe all safety measures while snorkelling.

Usually from September to November, we are graced with the presence of whale sharks. IMPORTANT: Ensure you observe the Encounter Code. 

Click here for info from Big Blue Divers the second dive centre to the right of us. 

Go Island Hopping

We will be happy to recommend and arrange guided tours/full day trips for you with licenced operators during your stay with us.
Indication pricing below with pick up/drop back to Panorama and all costs, excluding drinks.

Ste Anne Marine Park & Moyenne full day with transfers, lunch, entrance fee & guide EUR 110-130 per person

Praslin/La Digue full day with transfers & bike, lunch, entrance fees & guide by boat EUR 235 per person

The Inter Island ferry & Marine Charter is just a 10-minute drive away from Beau Vallon. Domestic flights from the Airport is a 25 minute drive.

Island hopping can also be done individually. We will also be happy to share with you our local knowledge of Mahé and Seychelles once you are in-house. Also check out our Blog for tips with easy planning.  

Where to eat on Mahe

We've dedicated a page of our recommendations of where to eat click the link above.

 

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