Local Hot Spots
Anse Aux Pins
and Turtle Bay
This long stretch of coastline stretching along the south-eastern coast of Mahé and including Turtle Bay, has narrow beaches and shallow waters that lie close to the coastal road. At low tide, it is interesting to walk on the sand and rocky outcrops where you will discover all sorts of marine life trapped in rock pools. Local fishermen also use this stretch of coast to set fish traps and hunt for octopus and can often be seen wading out to the reef at low tide. At high tide it is possible to swim here, but the water remains fairly shallow. |
Police Bay
and Petit Police
On either side of the south-western tip of Mahé are two magnificent bays with rolling waves and soft white sand. These two beaches are best suited for walking and photography as the strong currents here make them dangerous for swimming. Because of this and their remote location, walkers can usually enjoy a solitary stroll along this pristine coastline. |
Sunset Beach
At Glacis, on the north-western coast of Mahé, this small beach is close to the Sunset Beach Hotel and can be reached by taking a path from the main road or by walking down a flight of steps from the hotel car park. Edged with palms and trees, this beautiful beach is superb for swimming and snorkelling. Snorkelling is particularly good around the rocks below the hotel, and sightings of turtles here are common. The sea does have a sudden drop in depth close to the shore; so small children do need close adult supervision. As the name suggests, the sunsets here are breathtaking! |
Adam &
Eve
One of the distinctive features of this restaurant is the open kitchen that engages diners in the preparation of the food. Lunch revolves around a selection of large and creative Dim sum, Chinese wok cuisine, rice & noodles soup and salads. For those looking for a light lunch, the chef offers everything from noodle boxes to burgers and pizzas. Dinner is a more elegant affair with dishes including the famous Peking duck and sea scallops with signature XO sauce. On certain evenings, guests are invited to take a culinary journey to discover a wide range of dishes including Cantonese and Indo chine as well as wonderful fusion |