Anse Gouvernement

Anse Madge is an unusual beach by Seychelles standards in that it is almost always empty of tourists. This spot is, however, used extensively by Seychelles fishermen, as is the case with much of Baie Sainte Anne. Therefore, the main appeal of the beach is the chance to experience the daily life of the Seychellois first-hand.

Anse Matelot is a small beach on Praslin with a uniquely secluded atmosphere. It is near impossible to reach the beach via land, with the majority of visitors coming by boat instead. Therefore, it is empty almost all the time, so anyone who decides to make the 10-minute boat trip to the bay will likely find themselves alone.

Anse Volbert, or the Cote d’Or, is the most popular beach on Praslin, thanks largely to its proximity to any number of guesthouses and hotels. This beautiful beach offers a multitude of activities, making it a must-see for any holidaymakers on Praslin.

Anse l’Amour is a fisherman’s bay on Praslin, close to Baie St. Anne. The water here is protected from the open ocean by a small, artificial island, ensuring calm water all year-round. While there are certainly more attractive beach spots on the island, the bustle of activity is unique on Praslin.

Anse Petit Cour is a smallish but popular bay on Praslin’s north coast, located next to the Domaine de la Réserve hotel. Anse Petite Cour offers a number of unique features, including excellent snorkeling conditions, imposing granite boulders, and a plant species called the Patience Tree.

Anse la Blague is a calm, secluded beach in the south-east of Praslin with shallow water, especially at low tide, making it great for swimming or snorkelling. At high tide, the sea here can become rougher, so make sure you time your visit right. Anse la Blague also offers views of two other Seychelles islands, Grande Soeur and Petite Soeur.

Anse Possession is located between Anse Pasquière and Anse Petite Coeur in the north-east of Praslin, the Seychelles’ second-largest island. This family-friendly bay offers shallow water, beautiful scenery, and a calm ocean surface, as well as proximity to a number of different accommodations.

Anse la Farine is a calm, tranquil beach in the south-east of Praslin, situated in front of the Emerald Cove Hotel. As it is only accessible by boat, the beach is often empty, save for a few patrons of the hotel. That said, it offers plenty to merit a visit, including snorkelling, kayaking, and swimming.

Anse Cimitière is a small beach in the south of Praslin. This beach is divided into two halves, one of which is more popular than the other thanks to its proximity to the Coco de Mer and Black Parrot Suites hotel. With calm, shallow water and beautiful trees to provide shade, there is much to warrant a visit here.