Beau Vallon

 

Other than just spending a leisurely day on the Beau Vallon beach with your loved ones, there are a lot of activities you can engage in, to get the most of this breathtaking bay in Seychelles.

Here’s a list of all the top things you can do, while in Beau Vallon-

1. Gerry’s Private Charters- For over twenty years now, Gerry’s Private Charters has been conducting fishing trips and excursions in and around Beau Vallon beach. Although Gerry’s mostly specializes in private fishing trips around Mahé, these Charters also allow visitors to experience secluded beaches and other off-beat locations near the beach. You can book a half-day or a full day package where you will be provided with a licensed skipper and will be able to enjoy scrumptious lunch amidst the greenery and turquoise blue waters of Beau Vallon. It is the best way to spend a leisurely day with your loved ones.

2. Experience an exhilarating hike on the island- There are a lot of hidden gems in Seychelles so, in order to get some adrenaline rush, you need to make sure that you explore the most of it. There are a lot of hiking trails in Beau Vallon, and it is best that you ask some local residents for the best advice. Since it is a relatively secluded island, make sure you carry all kinds of hiking essentials, to keep yourself safe. For stress-free planning, you can get in touch with a few agencies who conduct excursions.

3. Try various underwater activities- The crystal clear waters of Beau Vallon are a great spot for trying out underwater activities like snorkelling and scuba diving. You will be amazed by the variety of biodiversity under the shining waters. Different varieties of corals and underwater creatures like Eagle Rays, sharks, octopuses, jacks, snappers and a lot more are quite common in the Seychelles waters. You can get in touch with a few Blue Sea Divers or Dive Seychelles Underwater Centre to get more information about these activities.

4. Experience their unique culture of ‘Moutya’ dance at dawn on the beach- ‘Moutya’ is Seychelles’ famous traditional dance form and is a part of every cultural festivity in the archipelago. You can experience this unique dance form on the beaches of Beau Vallon, where locals dance around a bonfire made with coconut leaves on their traditional music which involves drum beats.

5. Enjoy a peaceful evening; stargazing at Beau Vallon’s only observatory at coral strand hotel- Located on the rooftop of Coral Strand Hotel, you can observe a starry night from the island’s only astronomical observatory.
6. Spend a relaxing evening by engaging in a spa session- after a hectic day on the beach, you can head straight to the numerous spa parlours and enjoy a calm and relaxing spa session. You can head to Sesel Spa in H Resort Beau Vallon Beach, which is a famous spa spot here.

7. Go shopping in and around Beau Vallon- Beau Vallon has quite a lot of stalls located on the beach from where you can buy different kinds of art and crafts, jewellery and other authentic items, mostly handmade. You can also drive to Victoria where there are shopping complexes from where you can take away souvenirs.