Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Beau Vallon is the most 'happening' (by Seychellois standards, which isn't saying much)
area on Mahé. The bars at Le Méridien Fisherman's Cove and Sunset Beach Hotel are
great for a sunset cocktail.
DON'T MISS
BAZAR LABRIN
On Wednesday evening don't miss Bazar Labrin, which injects a bit of vitality and excitement into the neighbour-
hood. Numerous food and craft stalls take positions along the seafront, with impromptu live bands or sound sys-
tems. It's popular with local families and flirting youngsters. For tourists, it's a great opportunity to catch local
vibes.
Information
In Beau Vallon village, where the road from Victoria forks west to Bel Ombre and north-
east to Glacis, there is a petrol station, two ATMs, a couple of bureaux de change, the po-
lice station and
Skynet
(Bel Ombre; per hr Rs 30; 9.30am-8pm Mon-Sat, 10.30am-7pm Sun)
, which shel-
ters an internet cafe, a call centre and a bureau de change.
Getting There & Away
Buses leave regularly from Victoria for Beau Vallon, either straight over the hill via St
Louis, or the long way round via Glacis. The last bus to Victoria leaves around 7.30pm;
it's a Rs 200 taxi ride if you miss it.
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Morne Seychellois National Park
While the dazzling coastline of Mahé is undoubtedly the main attraction, it's crucial that
you take the time to explore the island's mountainous interior. One of Mahé's highlights,
the splendid Morne Seychellois National Park encompasses an impressive 20% of the
land area of Mahé and contains a wide variety of habitats, from coastal mangrove forests
up to the country's highest peak, the Morne Seychellois (905m). Choked in thick forest
formation, the enigmatic, central part of the park is virtually deserted and can only be
reached by walking trails; you don't have to go very far before the outside world starts to
feel a long, long way away.
