The Ultimate Guide and Tips for Planning Your Trip to the Seychelles

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🏖️ The most beautiful beaches in the Seychelles

The Seychelles are home to many stunning and very different beaches.
Here’s a selection of must-visit ones, but don’t overlook the others.

💡Practical Beach Info

🪰 Sandflies
⚠️ Beach hazards

🏖️The most beautiful beaches in Mahé

⚠️ Caution / Currents

Anse Intendance

The wildest and most majestic.

  • White sand
  • Turtles
  • No coral reef
✅ Swimming recommended

Beau Vallon

Mahé’s lively hub.

  • All activities
  • Swimmable year-round
  • Nightlife
✅ Swimming recommended

Anse Royale

The locals’ favorite lagoon.

  • Easy snorkeling
  • Restaurants
  • Families
✅ Swimming recommended

Anse Takamaka

Iconic southern beach.

  • Natural shade
  • Granite boulders
  • Golden sand
✅ Swimming recommended

Baie Lazare

A vast historic bay.

  • History (Lazare Picault)
  • Swimming
  • Hotels
✅ Swimming recommended

Baie Ternay

Protected marine park.

  • Pristine corals
  • Secluded
  • Scuba diving
✅ Swimming recommended

Port Launay

The best family snorkeling spot.

  • Marine park
  • No waves
  • Activities
⚠️ Caution / Currents

Grand Anse

The longest beach on the west coast.

  • Huge open spaces
  • Walks
  • Strong waves
✅ Swimming recommended

Pointe au Sel

A small blue lagoon.

  • Swimming
  • Families
  • Calm

🏖️The most beautiful beaches in Praslin

✅ Swimming recommended

Anse Lazio

Often ranked among the world’s best beaches. A perfect lagoon.

  • Snorkeling
  • Shade from takamaka trees
  • Must-see
✅ Swimming recommended

Anse Georgette

One of the most beautiful beaches in the world, accessible via the Lémuria hotel or by boat.

  • Silky sand
  • Turquoise water
  • Exclusivity
✅ Swimming recommended

Petite Anse Kerlan

A small cove nestled between the Lémuria rocks.

  • Safe snorkeling
  • Crystal-clear waters
  • Sheltered
✅ Swimming recommended

Petite Anse Kerlan

A small cove nestled between the Lémuria rocks.

  • Safe snorkeling
  • Crystal-clear waters
  • Sheltered
✅ Swimming recommended

Anse La Blague

A secluded beach at the end of a steep road.

  • Tranquility
  • Fishermen
  • Wild
✅ Swimming recommended

Anse Volbert (Côte d'Or)

The main beach, 3km of white sand.

  • All activities
  • Restaurants
  • Families

🏖️The most beautiful beaches in La Digue

✅ Swimming recommended

Anse Cocos

A magnificent bay reached via a walk through the forest.

  • Safe natural pool
  • White sand
  • Wild
✅ Swimming recommended

Anse Source d'Argent

The most photographed beach in the world.

  • Spectacular boulders
  • Shallow water
  • Blue lagoon
✅ Swimming recommended

Anse Marron

The hidden gem of the south—requires a guide.

  • Granite pools
  • Exclusivity
  • Unique scenery
⚠️ Caution / Currents

Grand Anse

Spectacular, but extremely dangerous currents.

  • Majestic
  • Wide open space
  • Pure sand
⚠️ Caution / Currents

Petite Anse

Grand Anse’s little sister—just as dangerous.

  • Raw beauty
  • Few people
  • Waves

🏖️The most beautiful beaches on the other islands

✅ Swimming recommended

Anse Victorin (Frégate)

The ultimate in luxury and exclusivity.

  • Private beach
  • Turtles
  • Pristine
✅ Swimming recommended

West Beach (Bird)

Pure coral sand on a flat atoll.

  • Birds
  • Robinson Crusoe vibe
  • Calm waters
✅ Swimming recommended

Silhouette

Wild beach at the foot of a tropical mountain.

  • Hiking
  • Marine park
  • Luxury
✅ Swimming recommended

Curieuse

Beach of giant tortoises and mangroves.

  • Nature
  • BBQ
  • Free-roaming tortoises
✅ Swimming recommended

Denis Island

A coral atoll perfect for disconnecting from the world.

  • Relaxation
  • Diving
  • Isolation
✅ Swimming recommended

Félicité

Crystal turquoise waters surrounding the Six Senses resort.

  • Snorkeling
  • Luxury
  • Granite

Essentials & Tips

Everything you need to know for a great beach stay.

⚠️ Dangers / What to avoid

 
  • ⚠️ Don’t assume all beaches are safe: From May to September, the trade winds can create dangerous currents. There are signs on beaches that are dangerous due to heavy surf and strong currents. It varies with tide conditions. Always ask locals.
  • Never swim alone, especially when snorkeling, and don’t go far out: On a beach with strong waves and currents, be very cautious—stay no deeper than thigh height. Beaches are not supervised (except in front of a few hotels, discreetly). Rescue services are modest and limited.
  • Don’t stay under coconut trees 🌴 : Falling coconuts are not rare and injuries can be very serious.
  • Don’t underestimate the sun: Near the equator, it burns even through clouds. The breeze hides the heat—stay vigilant.
  • Wear water shoes: You can get injured by coral, sea urchins, stonefish, moray eels.

💡 Practical information

 

🪰Sandflies

  • What are they:
    Sandflies are tiny biting midges (genus Culicoides) that live in warm, humid areas. They’re known for very painful, itchy bites that can cause blisters and intense itching that lasts a long time.
  • How to protect yourself:
    The most effective approach is to keep moving and cover up.
    Repellents containing DEET or DIMP can also help on uncovered skin.
    To get rid of one that is biting (or rather, cutting the skin), it’s better to brush it away rather than slap it on your skin.
    Don’t lie directly on the sand.
    Apply coconut oil with citronella (buy this coconut oil locally—it’s a local product).
  • What to do if bitten:
    Cut a lemon and rub it well on the bites. It calms down quickly and, above all, it stops itching.
    Disinfect the bumps (chlorhexidine, or lemon juice if you have nothing else).
    To soothe itching and dry the bites, apply Pruriced (Uriage brand product).