23. L'ILOT Eastern tip of Beau Vallon, N.W. Mahe 
Availability: February to November
Range: Short
Suitability: Qualified divers
Depths: >16mtr.
Bottom:  Granite reef with hard coral formations 
At the North Eastern tip of Beau Vallon Bay, this picturesque tiny granite island supports two coconut palms and some super marine life. The steep sides are grooved by gullies and surrounded by large granite boulders giving an array of archways and swim-throughs. The island is in a regular current stream and is heavily encrusted with soft corals. The landward side of the island has a prolific fish and invertebrate life with schools of Big Eyes and is visited by Turtles, Sharks and Whale Sharks. This site is used for night dives in good conditions.