Flic en Flac is an ancient fishing village situated on the west coast of the island and has a micro-climate whole year round (except during cyclonic periods). It is now a well-known holiday resort with a lot of hotels, restaurants, etc... The white and sandy beach, one of the longest in Mauritius, is bordered by filao trees offering shade and calm. There are as many varieties of corals as in other tropical regions but their distribution is unique. The strong cyclonic waves contribute to the formation of thick corals near the surface and thinner corals deeper. The fauna consists mainly of small and medium sized tropical species – the most famous being the grouper, the muraena, the lionfish, the stonefish and the scorpionfish. You may also encounter pelagic species such as tuna, barracuda, jack fish and rays in some of the wonderful dive sites in Flic en Flac.