Anse Lascars - Silhouette

Description

The ancient tombs of some old Arabic sailors can be found near the beach, although they are remarkably overgrown with nature these days. Anse Lascars is one of the few named beaches on Silhouette Island, the Seychelles’ third-largest island. This beautiful, wild beach offers a rocky landscape, relatively rough waves, and deep water, especially at high tide. This means that it is not the best beach for swimming, although this is possible at low tide. It is, however, well worth a visit thanks to its scenery and its unique, wild atmosphere. Getting to the beach is simple for guests of the island’s resorts, who can simply walk to Anse Lascars along the coast. There are limited cars or vehicles on Silhouette, and almost no official roads or infrastructure, meaning that this is likely the only way you can reach the beach during your holiday. Once there, you will be encountered by deep water, especially if you’ve decided to come along at high tide. At low tide, the beach is more manageable, with swimmable water and a greater degree of safety. At high tide, the beach is relatively unsafe for swimming, and should be avoided by children. Silhouette Island is also home to a few different accommodations, including La Belle Tortue and the Hilton Labriz Seychelles Resort, both of which are in our programme. The nearby abandoned tombs contain the remains of Arabic sailors from years gone by, although these days, the environment has been taken over by nature, ensuring that the beach has a wild atmosphere. You may be lucky enough to spot some local fishermen during your trip to Anse Lascars, but you will usually find yourself completely alone on the beach, like Robinson Crusoe himself!

• 700m x 5m - almost always deserted
• Deep at high tide - only safe at low tide
• No seaweed - high waves
• Beautiful rocky beach on Silhouette Island
• Good for swimming at low tide