Sunset Beach
Sunset-Beach- a beach on the west coast of Mahe island, located in a bay and surrounded by black rocks.
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Beach description
There is fine white sand on the coast, sometimes there are huge boulders that rise above the water within low tide. Throughout the beach you can see the great barrier reef, behind which live a lot of marine inhabitants. The sea is constantly agitated in this area, there are strong undercurrents. The beach is not suitable for vacation with children.
Swimming is uncomfortable, but it's a great place for surfing. Entry is smooth, the beach is shallow. The water is clean, clear and warm.
The beach hotel has a bar, cafe and restaurant. Sun loungers and umbrellas are available on the beach. Sunset-Beach offers views of nearby Silhouette island with its equatorial forest.
When is it better to go
The Seychelles archipelago is located in the subequatorial climatic zone, which is characterized by stable sunny weather with little rainfall, without cyclones and sudden changes in daily and seasonal temperatures. The heat characteristic of the equator is tempered by the Indian Ocean. Air temperature ranges from + 27-33 °C.
- From December to April, the northeastern monsoons dominate the Seychelles. It is quite hot and humid, with heavy rains. Air temperature reaches a maximum. Water in the ocean warms up to + 30 °C.
- From June to October, the islands are in the grip of southeast monsoons. Humidity decreases significantly, the temperature is + 27-29 °C.
- The best time for swimming, diving, snorkeling is October and November, as well as the period from February to May.
- For surfing and sailing, it is advisable to set out from October to March.