8 Incredible Beaches in Seychelles
The beaches in Seychelles are one of the most beautiful in the world and one of the most photographed with pictures of white sand, crystal clear turquoise water, and tall palm trees
Top Beaches in Seychelles
Seychelles are a group of 115 islands located in the Indian Ocean just northeast of Madagascar and lie off the coast of East Africa. Only a few of the islands are inhabited and nature is preserved to its natural beauty.
The connection to Seychelles with the rest of the world is via the Seychelles International Airport which is the only international gateway to Seychelles located near the national capital, Victoria, and have flights from Abu Dhabi, Cape Town, Mumbai, Paris, Dar Es Salaam, Hong Kong, Johannesburg, Mauritius and Antananarivo.
1. Petite Anse, Mahé
Petite Anse is also known as Anse La Liberté on Mahé and is owned by the luxury hotel group Four Seasons Resort Seychelles. This beach is definitely among the most beautiful beaches in Seychelles as well as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, and it is hard to resist its beautiful scenery, crystal-clear turquoise blue water, and white sand.
The Petite Anse beach is located in the southeast of La Digue, next to Grand Anse. You can easily access the beach via Grand Anse with a short 15 minutes trek.
This peaceful bay is a little more off the beaten track with villas and suites, and a luxury spa is perfect for a more secluded tropical getaway.
2. Anse Volbert, Praslin
Anse Volbert is located on one of the largest islands in Seychelles, just northeast of Mahé in the Somali Sea. The island of Praslin offers its visitors an incredible variety of activities including swimming, snorkeling, surfing, windsurfing, scuba diving, fishing, and sailing.
This spectacular crowd-free beach is also known under the name of Cote D’Or.s Anse Volbert has plenty of restaurants and shops to suit visitors of all ages. Anse Volbert is the most popular beach on Praslin and one of the most popular beaches in Seychelles and with its warm, safe, shallow water it is well-suited to families and couples with children, as well as people looking to find a quiet spot.
3. Anse Louis, Mahé
This beautiful beach Anse Louis is located on the west coast of the island of Mahe, Seychelles’ largest island, close to the Maia Resort. The water here in this sheltered bay is deeper than elsewhere on the island. Anse Louis is also one of the popular beaches in Seychelles among photographers and a great place for romantic walks along the sand or just enjoy an amazing time during sunset.
This stunning white sandy beach is ideal for holidaymakers, honeymoons, romantic getaways as well as a popular spot for surfers. The water here is clear and offers also other activities such as the water is also suitable for swimming and snorkeling.
4. Anse Intendance, Mahe
Anse Intendance is one of the most impressive beaches of Seychelles, located in the bay on the southwestern coast of Mahé Island. The beach is about 700m long and covered with fine white sand. Anse Intendance is owned by Banyan Tree Seychelles Hotel.
Most of the time during the year-round the waves are very high which makes the water not suitable for couples with children. There are trees right to the beach where you can relax in the shade.
Anse Intendance Beach is really calming and relaxing beach with crystalline turquoise water. Here is one of the few spots on the Mahe island where turtles nest.
5. Anse Source d’Argent, La Digue
Anse Source D’Argent is located on one of the smaller islands of Seychelles, La Digue. It is much picturesque, exclusive and quieter than Praslin or Mahe. There is no airport on La Digue and it is most accessible via helicopter or by ferry.
L’Anse Source D’Argent beach is one of the world’s best beaches as wells as one of the top beaches in Seychelles. It is also one of the most photographed and popular beaches due to the picture-perfect exotic look of the white sandy beaches and palms complemented with large pink granite rocks studding the coastline.
The beach on La Digue is located in a reserve and you need to pay a small entrance fee.
6. Anse Georgette, Praslin
Anse Georgette is located on the second-largest island of Seychelles, Praslin. This is probably one of the most beautiful beaches in Seychelles with a picture-perfect mixture of bright turquoise ocean water, pristine white sand, and tropical palm trees.
You can access the beach directly from Lemuria Resort when you stay there or if you take any of the trails via the forest mountain trail from Anse Lazio beach which takes about 1.5 hours or from Mont Plaisir via forest mountain walking trail.
Its natural beauty will definitely make you fall in love with this place and makes it one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. It is one of the most isolated beaches on the island.
7. Anse Cocos, La Digue
Anse Cocos beach is located on the third most populated island of Seychelles, and the fourth-largest by land area. Its crystal clear water and at low tide shallow make it perfect for swimming.
You can reach the Anse Cocos beach via a walk from the Petite Anse trail from Grand Anse for about 50 minutes.
8. Anse Lazio, Praslin
Anse Lazio is a beautiful beach with clear water and scenery situated in the northwest of Praslin Island, Seychelles, northeast of Madagascar. It is considered as one of the best beaches in Seychelles and on Praslin, and the most photographed beach in the world.
Anse Lazio is not protected by a coral reef and the beach is bordered by large granite boulders. The beach draws a lot of tourists but it is never overcrowded.
Snorkeling and other water activities are popular across the beach while there are high waves and it is not a great place for having children swim. At the north end of the beach, there is a small area where the water is calmer and better suitable for swimming.
