SUNSET BEACH
A small, pretty cove among the granite at Glacis on the north tip of Mahé, known for exactly what the name promises. Calm swimming and a fine place to watch the day end.
Intimate beach retreat offering shallow waters & small waves for swimmers & snorkelers.
A cove on the north tip
Sunset Beach is a compact stretch of sand tucked into the granite at Glacis, near the northern end of Mahé. It takes its name from its west-leaning outlook, which makes it one of the better places on this side of the island to be as the sun drops into the sea.
The setting is classic north-coast Seychelles, big smooth boulders framing soft sand and clear, sheltered water. It is small and can feel almost private outside busy hours, a quieter alternative to the long sweep of Beau Vallon just to the south.
Calm water and the evening light
Being tucked in and sheltered, the water here is usually gentle, pleasant for swimming and for easy snorkelling around the rocks, where the clear shallows hold plenty of small fish. It is the kind of cove where you settle in for a few unhurried hours rather than pass through.
The name sets the plan, so time a visit for late afternoon, bring something to drink, and stay for the sunset. A small resort sits above the cove, but the beach keeps the simple pleasures of sand, rock and a good view west.
Know before you go
| Where | Glacis, near the northern tip of Mahé |
| Swimming | Usually calm and sheltered, pleasant for a dip |
| Good for | Sunsets, easy swimming, snorkelling around the rocks |
| Setting | A small granite-framed cove of soft sand |
| Facilities | Limited, bring water and anything you need |
| Best time | Late afternoon into sunset |
What visitors say
★ 4.7 · 307 Google reviews★★★★★Beautiful! We took a bus and driver stopped exactly by the spot where you have to go down and directly on the beach. Beautiful, crystal water, suitable with children. Nearest cafe to get food 10 min walk. When we came th…
Olena Barzegar · via Google
★★★★★Beautiful beach. We had more luck early morning (avoiding waves). Evening was slightly more wavy. We were there in early October. Some manta rays and corals around. Calm, no music. We loved it. Around 4-5 parking spots n…
Gal · via Google
★★★★There is NO parking for the beach you have to park on the street. Anyways the beach was beautiful , little waves but it hadn’t any fishes just the small ones. The beach was calm with not a lot of people when I visited. A…
TSABIKA PROTOPAPA · via Google
★★★★★Cool beach with turquoise water, not overwhelmed with people. There are some parking lots, but few
Bogdan Klenowsky · via Google
Sunset Beach sits at the quiet north tip of Mahé, a short drive from Beau Vallon. Base yourself on the north coast to pair the main beach by day with this cove at golden hour.
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Nearby Beau Vallon · Carana Beach · Glacis La Reserve
Come for the last two hours of daylight. The cove is small and faces the setting sun, so it is at its best at golden hour, and the water is usually calm enough for a relaxed swim first.
