8 Reasons Why We Love Beau Vallon Beach (According To Locals)

From The Authors: Gaelle was born and raised in the Seychelles while Viktor has been living here for 1+ year. Unlike many other travel blogs, we actually have first-hand knowledge and experience of the places we write about. If you have any questions, we respond quickly to comments!

Beau Vallon beach is one, if not the most popular beach Mahé and the Seychelles at large has to offer. In fact, we hang out at Beau Vallon almost on a weekly basis for a variety of different reasons.

In this article, we’ll detail all the reasons why we love Beau Vallon beach, let you know how to get there and where (not) to park, and equip you with some informational nuggets to get the most out of your experience.

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How To Get there & Where (Not) To Park

Beau Vallon is located on the north of Mahé alongside Bel Ombre road. One of its biggest perks is that it’s easily accessible, regardless whether you travel by bus or rent a car.

Bus lines crossing Beau Vallon are a dime a dozen. Coming from Victoria, you can take line 20, 21, 22 or 32. However, the closest ones to the beach will be line 20 and 22.

We recommend downloading the SPTC mobile app where you can get real-time information on when and where buses depart (Google Maps, especially in the Seychelles, isn’t always accurate).

If you opt to driving yourself, then knowing the parking spots is useful. Most of the times, especially if you go during the typical work week, parking closest to the beach are plentiful.

Next to Boathouse and in front of the Eth.ink (tattoo and piercing studio) sign, you’ll find ample parking space.

That said, keep in mind that you won’t be able to park everywhere.

Beau Vallon Bungalows, which has its own designated parking area (opposite of Baobab), does not allow rented cars to be parked there (since the parking space is reserved for guests and locals).

Some Key Facts About Beau Vallon (Beach)

The first thing you’ll notice when arriving at Beau Vallon is the vastness of the beach. In fact, Beau Vallon, at roughly 1.75 km (~ 1.09 miles for our American friends), is one of Mahé’s longest beaches.

Local legend has it that the beach got its name from a beautiful young woman named Belle Valón who lived nearby centuries ago.

Another local tale says that the first settlers on Mahé Island chose Beau Vallon as their landing spot due to its breathtaking beauty and strategic location.

That historical significance has been carried over through the centuries. Beau Vallon was one of the first areas to be developed for tourism in the Seychelles, making it a crucial spot that paved the way for the country’s booming tourism industry.

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