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π€Ώ Snorkelling & diving Β· Flic en Flac
Snorkelling at Flic en Flac (Wolmar reef)
The closest good snorkelling to the villa: coral patches and reef fish at the southern end of Flic en Flac, reachable from the beach.
π From the villa25 min Β· 17.2 kmoff-peak estimate
β±οΈ Time needed1β2 hnot counting the drive
π Best time of dayβοΈ Morning
π° PriceFree
At the southern end of Flic en Flac, in front of Wolmar, the lagoon floor turns into coral heads and rocks full of life: parrotfish, butterflyfish, trumpetfish, moray eels and the occasional turtle. The best patches are 50β150 m out, in 1.5β4 m of water.
It isn't Blue Bay, but it's 20 minutes from the villa and free. Go in the morning when the water is calm and clear.
- Reef fish and coral close to shore
- Turtles sometimes
- Free and close to the villa
π€Ώ In the water
- Entry
- From the beach
- Depth
- 1.5β4 m
- Visibility
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- Currents
- Calm inside the lagoon; strong near the reef passes.
- You may see
- Parrotfish, Butterflyfish, Moray eels, Trumpetfish, Turtles (sometimes)
Getting there
Driving route from the villa
π By car: 25 min (17.2 km) off-peak. Park at the southern end of the public beach or near Wolmar. Directions in Google Maps β
- π Taxi from the villa: about Rs 700β950 one way per car (agree the price first; a return trip with waiting time is often negotiable).
Tips
- π‘ Stay inside the lagoon and away from the pass in the reef (currents and boats).
- π‘ Bring your own mask and fins; rentals are available from beach vendors (β Rs 300).