Seychelles Beaches

The Seychelles Islands have fairytale-like beaches with white sand and crystal clear water hiding a unique underwater world and untouched nature full of breath-taking fauna an flora.

The Beau Vallon and Anse Intendence beaches on the MAHÉ Island,, beautiful beaches of the PRASLIN Island, namely Anse Georgette and the ANSE SOURCE D´ARGENT beach  on the La Digue Island belong to the most beautiful and famous Seychelles beaches ranked among TOP ten beaches of the world.

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MAHÉ ISLAND BEACHES, THE SEYCHELLES ISLANDS
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ANSE à LA MOUCHE

It is situated on the south-west coast of the Mahé Island.

A large, tranquil bay with shallow and crystal clear water.

Swimming in this bay is very safe and suitable for children as the water there stays shallow even with incoming tides and there are no strong currents.

 Swimming

Restaurant

ANSE AUX PINS AND TURTLE BAY

This long section of the coastline passing the south-east shore of the Mahé Island, the Turtle Bay included, is known for its narrow beaches and shallow waters. 

With each outgoing tide one can find all kinds of sea species trapped in rock "pools". In this part of the coast, local fishermen are often seen octopus and other sea animal fishing.

It is possible to swim there during incoming tides, even though the water is still quite shallow.

Swimming

Snorkeling

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ANSE BOILEAU

It is situated on the south-west coastline. The Anse Boileau is a narrow line of sand bordering shallow water close to the main coast road. 

You can often see fishermen there taking out their nets full of haul.

Swimming

Shop

ANSE FORBANS These days, the Anse Forbans beach is popular with guests of surrounding hotels.  Sea swimming there is considered safe, with the exception of the south part of the beach leading to Anse Marie Louise.

 Swimming

ANSE INTENDANCE This famous beach can be found in the southern part of the Mahé Island, half a mile from a white sand beach. There is no reef there, therefore, waves are much higher than on most of the other beaches of the island.  More than for swimming this beach is suitable for surfing.  This beautiful beach is also popular with sun worshippers.

 Surfing

ANSE MAJOR

This distant beach is situated in the furthest north-west point of the Mahé Island and it is possible to get there either by boat or on foot taking the trail from Danzil (it takes approx. 3 hours to get there and back).

Anse Major is a large sandy beach with small lagoons.  The bay is safe for swimming and it is a god spot for snorkeling.  Moreover, the Beau Vallon Bay is a start-up point for trips on boats with glass bottoms.

Swimming

Snorkeling

ANSE ROYALE

This beach is located on the south-east shore of the Mahe Island. It is a stunning spot suitable for swimming and snorkeling.

The best places for snorkeling are those around the rocks of small islands close to the coastline where a vast number of colourful coral fishes live.  The waters of the shore are quite shallow and closed by cliff. Thanks to this big fish does not get there.

Swimming

Snorkeling

Restaurant

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ANSE SOLEIL

This "photogenic", unbelievably attractive bay with a wide sandy beach and large shade palm trees, is situated on the south-west coast of the Mahé Island.

The Anse Soleil beach is suitable for swimming and snorkelling and it is a very popular spot for weekend picnics.

Swimming

Snorkeling

Restaurant

ANSE SOUILLAC This small bay, located between the spectacular Port Launay and Baie Ternay beaches, is worth seeing.  The beach surrounded by granite cliffs is often abandoned and the sea there is suitable for swimming and snorkeling.

Swimming

Snorkeling

BAIE LAZARE This narrow sandy beach is located in one of the most tranquil places of the Mahé Island, i.e. on its south-west coast.

Swimming

Snorkeling

BAIE TERNAY

The waters of the National Marine Park surround this untouched beach, which is a favourite spot of divers and yachtsmen.  Currently, it is not possible to get there by car, as the roads leading to the beach are closed down to the public.

The beach is located in an out-of-the-way corner of the island and it is full of coral sand.  For those, who discover this beach, it is a true paradise.

Swimming

Snorkeling

BEAU VALLON

The most popular summer resort of the Mahé Island favoured by the both, tourists and locals.  This bay with its white sand and crystal clear water is a safe place for swimming.

A wide range of water sports and lots of diving centres attract those visitors, who want to stay active when on the Seychelles Islands. Beau Vallon is a place suitable for swimming, especially for young ones, as there are no strong currents and stone or coral formations in water there.

For the safety on the beach and in the water a life guard is responsible.  The best time for swimming is when the south-west winds blow as, at that time, the sea is very tranquil.

Boat rental

Diving

Fishing  

Life guard

Snorkeling

Swimming

Water sports

Restaurants

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CARANA BEACH It is located on the north coast of the island and it is suitable for surfing and water sports.  It is a large beach with trees and rocks offering shade and protection against the sun.  The Canara Beach is not suitable for children since the access to the sea is steep and it is not considered suitable for swimming (it si not recommended to swim outside the designated area).

Surfing

Water sports

GRAND ANSE An impressive sandy bay on the south-west coast of the Mahé Island.  Even thought, due to bottom currents and high waves, it is not suitable for swimming, it is ideal for walks.

Surfing

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NORTH EAST POINT This rocky north-east section of the coastline contrasts with tranquil sandy beaches located on the opposite side of the island.  The beaches situated close to the road are narrow sections of white sand and rocks and shore reefs.  There is only one or two bays suitable for swimming on this coast.  The main beaches, however, are spots suitable for exploring walks.

Surfing

Snorkeling

Swimming

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PETIT ANSE/

ANSE LA LIBERTE

Powder-like fine sand and turquoise water will take your breath away.  This stunning bay surrounded by granite cliffs and green forests, offers peaceful swimming and sunbathing and is situated close to Anse Soleil. Swimming
POLICE BAY AND PETIT POLICE On the both sides of the south-west tip of the Mahé Island, there are two beautiful bays with waves and fine white sand.  As, in the above bays, there are strong currents and they are not suitable for swimming, this distance spot is ideal for undisturbed walks and taking pictures.  
PORT LAUNAY

This breath-taking beach on the north-west coast of the Mahé Island is a part of the „Marine National Park“.

The swimming and snorkeling in this bay is truly enjoyable. It is possible to see a wide range of colourful fish there. It is large beach with white sand and lots of palm trees creating shade. 

Throughout the week, it is a tranquil place. It, however, turns into a popular picnic spot at weekends. Lots of beautiful shells and coral formations can be found along the coast. 

As, however, this beach became a part of the National Park, the shells and coral cannot be taken from the beach.

Swimming

Snorkeling

       
 
 
PRASLIN ISLAND BEACHES, THE SEYCHELLES ISLANDS
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 ANSE BOUDIN Anse Boudin is situated close to the coast road leading to Anse Lazio. It is a narrow beach with very fine sand and tranquil sea suitable for swimming and snorkeling.

Swimming

Snorkeling

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 ANSE GEORGETTE This beach with fine sand, granite cliffs and perfect conditions for swimming is considered to be one of the most beautiful Seychelles beaches.

Swimming

Snorkeling

 ANSE GOUVERNMENT This small bay with white sand that is suitable for swimming, can be found between Cote d'Or Lodge and the L'Archipel Hotel, on the Côte d'Or coast.  Moreover, there are some water sport places near the bay.

Swimming

Water sports

Boat rental

Fishing

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 ANSE KERLAN & PETIT ANSE KERLAN These two outstanding aquamarine bays surrounded by granite rocks are a part of the Lemuria Resort.  There are excellent swimming and snorkeling conditions there..

Swimming

Snorkeling

Surfing

 ANSE LA FARINE The La Farine (Flour) Beach was probably named that way because of its sand, which is as fine as flour.   The beach can only be accessed by sea. Swimming
 ANSE LAZIO This beach ideal for swimming and snorkeling is the most famous of all the Praslin Island beaches. It has been ranked among the TOP 10 beaches of the world.  The Anse Lazio Beach with its soft white sand is surrounded by granite rocks and the access to the blue, crystal clear sea is slightly sloping.

Swimming

Snorkeling

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 ANSE MATELOT Anse Matelot is a small sandy bay close to the L'Archipel Hotel and because of its location it is often abandoned. The beach is suitable for swimming. Swimming
 ANSE POSSESSION Anse Possession is a sandy bay with tranquil, shallow water directly by the main coast road.

Swimming

Snorkeling

Restaurant

ANSE VOLBERT / CôTE D'OR This main beach of the Praslin Island, which is hemmed in by hotels and guest houses, is rarely crowded.  Grand Anse / Gold Coast is a dazzlingly white beach with crystal clear sea water and it is an ideal place for swimming and other water sports. To get fantastic snorkelling experiences, you need to stay close to this bay, somewhere around the Chauve Souris Island and St Pierre Islet. 

Swimming

Snorkeling

Water sports

 GRAND ANSE The Grand Anse Beach is the longest beach of the Praslin Island and it is located on the east side of the island, close to the airport.  There are also several hotels overlooking the sea in this bay.  The beach is wide and it has very good conditions for swimming and other water sports.

Swimming

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Fishing

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LA DIGUE ISLAND BEACHES, THE SEYCHELLES ISLANDS
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ANSE BONNET CARRé You can only get to the Anse Bonnet Carré beach on foot. That is the reason why it is often abandoned.   This beach with white sand and enjoyable warm and shallow water will help to relief your stress.

Swimming

ANSE COCOS

This beautiful bay on the east shore of the La Digue Island can only be accessed on foot, either along the road from Grand Anse or from the Anse Fourmis in the opposite direction. 

Unlike the neighbouring Grand a Petit Anse bays, this beach is safe for swimmers. From time to time, however, there can be some strong sea currents there so be careful.

Swimming
ANSE GAULETTES

Anse Gaulettes is a long and narrow strip of sand close to the coast road in the North of the island. 

This beach is not considered safe for swimming.

 
ANSE LA REUNION The Anse la Reunion beach is an attractive sun-lit beach offering beautiful views of the neighbouring Praslin Island.

Swimming

Snorkeling

ANSE PATATES

On the northern tip of the La Digue Island, close to Patatran Village, there is the Anse Patates beach that borders longer Anse Gaulettes beach. Thanks to its fine white sand and tranquil sea the beach is an ideal place for swimming and snorkeling.

Swimming

Snorkeling

ANSE PIERROT

You can get to the Anse Pierrot Beach by walking along Anse Source d'Argent and over a brook.

This beach is a little bit narrower than Source D'Argent. The sea water there is warm and shallow and its advantage is the privacy it offers.

Swimming
ANSE SEVERE Anse Severe is a peaceful place, suitable for sunbathing and swimming. It is the first beach, to which you can get by car, if you turn left from the pier.  Even though there are two small hotels along the shore, the beach never gets crowded. Swimming
ANSE SOURCE D'ARGENT

The Anse Source d'Argent Beach is considered to be the most photographed beach in the world.  When seeing its fine white sand, crystal clear turquoise water and huge granite formations, it is not difficult to understand why photographers and film makers keep coming to this spot again and again. 

The sea water of the beach is protected by cliff and it is very tranquil and shallow and has fine sand. All that make this beach suitable and safe for children.

To get to the beach through L'Union Estate, you need to pay a non-resident fee of SCR100. 

Swimming

Snorkeling

Restaurant

ANSE UNION

This beach is a part of L'Union Estate, a plantation opened to the public.  Along its shore there are the L'Union Estate Chalets, where famous people such as Tony Blair, the British prime minister, spend their holiday. 

The sea water there is suitable for swimming and snorkeling.

Swimming

Snorkeling

GRAND ANSE A picturesque beach with high waves surrounded by big granite stones.   Even though the sea water there puts you up to swim in it, it is not suitable for swimming due to its extremely strong bottom currents. Water sports
PETIT ANSE

Petit Anse is a "sister" of the Grand Anse Beach. To get there you need to pass a stone trail from Grand Anse.  Even thought the beach is not suitable for swimming, thanks to its distant location it is a good spot for sunbathing and picnics.

Sunbathing

Relaxing

 

     
 
 
OTHER KNOWN AND POPULAR SEYCHELLES BEACHES
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BOMBE BAY BEACH / DESROCHES

This huge beach with white sand can be found on the Desroches Island. You can get there on foot or by bike. It is the most beautiful beach of the island, a gorgeous place for swimming and sunbathing and ideal for walks. 

Swimming
ANSE VICTORIN / FREGATÉ

This praised beach was several times voted the most beautiful beach of the world.

This dazzling bay and its large beach with fine white sand is surrounded by rich vegetation and granite rocks.

An ideal place for swimming and snorkeling.

Swimming

Snorkeling

ANSE LA PASSE / SILHOUETTE

A long and narrow beach in Anse La Passe borders the Hilton Seychelles Labriz Resort & Spa resort.

By trees rimmed beach that is ideal for swimming and sunbathing.

Swimming
ANSE LASCARS / SILHOUETTE

The Anse Lascars beach is located in the east part of the island and it can be accessed by a pavement form the Passe side. The coast is "laced" by shells and coral formations.

This beach is famous for the discovery of ancient tombs, which were supposed to be the final resting place of 30 Arabic sailors, whose ship wrecked close to the island many years before any people settled there. 

Swimming