1. ANSE SOURCE DARGENT - LA DIGUE
Anse Source d’Argent is reputed to be the most photographed beach in the world. With its soft white sand, clear turquoise water and huge granite boulders sculptured by the elements and time itself, it is not difficult to see why photographers and film makers still love to come here. The sea is sheltered by the reef, and is very calm and shallow, with only sand underfoot which makes it safe for children. Access to the beach via L’Union Estate requires an entrance fee of SCR100 for non-residents.
2. PORT LAUNAY - MAHE
This breathtaking beach, which is also a Marine National Park, is on the north-western coast of Mahé and can be reached by taking the road past Port Glaud.
Swimming and especially snorkelling here is excellent, with a wide variety of colourful fish that can be seen in and around the edges of the impressive bay.
The beach itself is large and wide with white sand and plenty of shady trees. It is popular with picnickers at weekends but during the week tends to be much quieter. There are often beautiful shells and corals to be found along the shoreline, but please remember this is National Park property and it is strictly prohibited to take coral and shells away.
3. ANSE LAZIO - PRASLIN
The most famous beach on Praslin, and rightly so. Well worth the long winding drive from Côte d’Or, Anse Lazio can claim to be the perfect tropical paradise beach and is often listed among the world’s top ten beaches. Beautifully framed by granite rocks, this dream beach has soft white sands leading gently down to calm clear waters with a gentle gradient perfect for swimming and snorkelling.
4. ANSE GEORGETTE - PRASLIN
Widely regarded as one of the most stunning beaches in Seychelles, framed by granite boulders, it offers powder soft sand and magnificent swimming.
5. GRANDE ANSE - LA DIGUE
A picturesque beach with huge waves and surrounded by large granite rocks, the sea is unfortunately not for swimming, and there are signs on the seashore warning of the dangers of swimming here. Although the sea may look inviting there is an extremely strong undertow, so do not be tempted.
6. ANSE INTENDANCE - MAHE
The famous Intendance beach in southern Mahé offers half a mile of powder white sand and huge breakers. There is no reef so the waves are much larger than most of the other beaches around the island, making it more suitable for surfing rather than swimming at most times.
During the south-east trade winds the waves can reach fearsome heights, but in the north-west trade wind season the sea is calmer. This beautiful beach is also a popular spot for sunbathing.
7. ANSE VOLBERT - PRASLIN
Praslin’s main beach, with its many hotels and guesthouses lining the golden coastline is rarely crowded. Anse Volbert / Côte d’Or is a dazzlingly white stretch of beach and the crystal-clear sea here is excellent for swimming and water sports. Further out in the bay, around Chauve Souris island and St Pierre islet, the snorkelling is superb.
8. PETITE ANSE - MAHE
This breathtaking bay is close to Anse Soleil. Smaller than its more popular neighbor it is difficult to access but more than worth the journey as it offers tranquil swimming and sunbathing against a spectacular backdrop of granite boulders and verdant forest. The powder-soft sand and turquoise waters of this bay will quite simply take your breath away.
9. ANSE COCOS - LA DIGUE
This breathtaking bay is close to Anse Soleil. Smaller than its more popular neighbor it is difficult to access but more than worth the journey as it offers tranquil swimming and sunbathing against a spectacular backdrop of granite boulders and verdant forest. The powder-soft sand and turquoise waters of this bay will quite simply take your breath away.
10. ANSE SEVERE - LA DIGUE
Anse Severe is a quiet spot, well suited for sunbathing and swimming. It is the first beach that you will come to along the road if you turn left from the jetty. There are two small hotels along its shore, but the beach is never busy.
11. POLICE BAY - MAHE
On either side of the south-western tip of Mahé are two magnificent bays with rolling waves and soft white sand. These two beaches are best suited for walking and photography as the strong currents here make them dangerous for swimming. Because of this and their remote location, walkers can usually enjoy a solitary stroll along this pristine coastline.
12. FAIRY LAND ANSE ROYALE - MAHE
This picturesque beach can be found by the lower slopes of the hill as you leave Point au Sel in the direction of Fairyland. A favourite place for swimmers and sunbathers, this beach has the added attraction of granite rocks gracing its sands.
13. ANSE TAKAMAKA - MAHE
Located in the south-west of Mahe: Anse Takamaka is a picturesque combination of clear waters, a large sandy surface and beautiful mountain scenery. It is one of Mahe’s most beautiful beaches, often seen on postcards and it offers possibilities for swimming, snorkelling and even paddle boarding, in the calm shallow waters.
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