It’s with no doubt that the Seychelles is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. I spent two weeks traveling through the main three islands of the Seychelles witnessing these beaches first hand. In fact, there’s nothing really to do in the Seychelles besides visit the beach so my two weeks were well spent researching for this pos
In this post, I will list out my favorite beaches and rating them accordingly on certain criteria. Not all beaches are created the same after all!
How I will rank my favorite Seychelles beaches?
For this list, I will take into account a few different things including the following:
- Overall beauty: This one is a bit arbitrary. These are entirely my opinions and how beautiful I foudn the beaches to be.
- Crowds: I hate a super crowded beach and while Seychelles is home to some of the most beautiful beaches, some of them do get packed. The higher the rating, the smaller the crowds.
- Availability of refreshments and food: Self explanatory.
- Difficulty in accessing the beaches: This is rating how difficult it is to reach the beach. Some beaches in the Seychelles are attached to hotels and you’ll need to walk through the entire property to get to the beach. Other beaches, you’ll need to walk through rocks and bushes to reach. The higher the number, the easier it is to access.
They Seychelles is home to over 100 islands but the vast majority of these are unpopulated which means the only way to access them is by a private boat (not realistic). Many others are private islands that belong to hotels so those are also not realistic unless you’re shelling out thousands a night in. Therefore, this post is focusing exclusively on the beaches within Seychelles three main islands that are easily accessible: Mahe, Praslin, and La Digue.
All Seychelles beaches are public
By law, all beaches in the Seychelles is public. That means no hotel can make a beach private even if it is attached to their property.
Many of the most beautiful beaches in the Seychelles are attached to a super luxurious resort. However, by law, the resort must allow you to enter their property for the sole purpose of visiting that beach. You might not be allowed to use any of the facilities of the hotel (with good reason since you’re not paying), but you can visit the beach no matter what.
Many of the beaches I visited in the Seychelles involved me parking my car outside of the hotel entrance, walking through the front gate, and through the property 10-20 minutes before arriving at the beach. Some of the hotels will even have paths clearly marked for outside guests to use to access the beach which will not interfere with their guests. Many of the hotels will even let you have lunch at their restaurants (but be prepared to pay up).
I really like this system as it keeps the magic and charm of the Seychelles alive without privatizing the natural beauty.
Anse Baie Lazare
Location: Mahe Island
Crowds: 5/10
Natural Beauty: 7/10
Ease to Access: 10/10
Refreshment and Food options: Across the street are numerous restaurants
Anse Baie Lazare and the immediate vicinity is probably the best area for beaches in Mahe. This very long white strip of sandy beach in Anse Baie Lazare is one of the best and most easily accessible beaches in Mahe.
This was also the first beach I visited and little did I know just how amazing some of the beaches to come would be.
Petite Anse – Four Seasons Beach
Location: Mahe Island
Crowds: 9/10
Natural Beauty: 9/10
Ease to Access: 6/10
Refreshment and Food options: There is only teh restaurant of the Four Seasons available here. The prices are very high as you would expect ($50+ pp)
The Petite Anse is attached to the four seasons and was probably my favorite beach in all of Mahe. It’s an absolutely stunning little beach without many people.
To reach the beach, you’ll need to visit the Four Seasons hotel. There is parking outside of the main gate where you’ll need to park and then walk through the front gate of the hotel. You’ll then need to walk about 15 minutes down a steep hill towards the beach.
This beach is absolutely stunning. It is a small but private feeling beach with few people and the most picturesque backdrop. As this beach is attached to the Four Seasons, they have a restaurant right on the beach for their own guests. If you want to pay the big bucks for a nice lunch, you can usually walk in from the beach and they’ll accept you. Reservations are recommended however.
Anse Lazio
Location: Praslin Island
Crowds: 3/10
Natural Beauty: 9/10
Ease to Access: 10/10
Refreshment and Food options: Numerous restaurants, bars, and juice stands on this beach
Anse Lazio is Praslin’s claim to fame. It is one of the most picturesque beaches in the Seychelles and you’ll see videos and pictures of it everywhere. It’s not a surprise it was ranked in the top 10 beaches of the world. Located in the northern tip of the island, it is only accessible by driving (Car, taxi, or bus).
At the entrance to the beach is a well paved parking lot that charges 100 SCR per day for parking. They even accept credit cards!
The beach itself is as stunning as the pictures. Anse Lazio has hundreds of meters of the softest white sand, turquoise waters, and plenty of palm trees to boost the idyllic setting that it is. Of course, what beach in the Syehclles is complete without its famous granite rocks that seem so perfectly placed all throughout the beach.
Walk to the far right side of the beach for a rocky hill that is perfect for shooting those Instagram worthy shots.
As beautiful as Anse Lazio is, I found the beach to be far too busy for my likings. From 10am onward, it started getting packed with people. By noon, it was too much for me (yes I am picky with my beaches but I have just seen too many good ones!)
Petite Anse Lazio
Location: Praslin Island
Crowds: 10/10
Natural Beauty: 10/10
Ease to Access: 5/10
Refreshment and Food options: No food or drink options nearby. You need to walk back to Anse Lazio.
For those that want undisrupted beach paradise, walk the 10 minutes through the hills to Petite Anse beach. This beach is a small little crescent bay surrounded on both sides by rocks. It is perhaps the most beautiful beach you will find on Praslin and it really oozes that deserted island in the sun vibes.
You’ll need to walk 10-15 min from the edge of Anse Lazio up a small hill and onto Petite Anse. It’s not a difficult hike but you’ll definitely need some sort of footwear for it.
Anse Source D’Argent
Location: La Digue Island
Crowds: 4/10
Natural Beauty: 8/10
Ease to Access: 9/10
Refreshment and Food options: Numerous juice shacks and bars on these beaches. There is a restaurant nearby as well.
You’ve all seen the photos. Beautiful rocks perfectly placed on white beaches surrounded by crystal clear waters that completely represents the Seychelles. These photos are all from the famous Anse Source D’Argent beach which is located in the southwest of the La Digue.
Anse Source d’Argent is one of the most famous and picturesque beaches in the world, located on La Digue Island in the Seychelles. This stunning beach is renowned for its massive granite boulders, which are sculpted into unique shapes, creating a dramatic and photogenic landscape. The soft, powdery white sand contrasts beautifully with the crystal-clear turquoise waters, making it an ideal spot for swimming, snorkeling, and relaxing.
The shallow, calm waters are protected by a coral reef, making it safe for swimmers unlike most of the other beaches in the Seychelles which are more wild.
Anse Source D’Argent is one of the only beaches in the Seychelles where you need to pay an entrance fee. It is 150 SCR per person per day to enter this beach which is steep if you’re planning to come here on multiple days.
As you enter the national park, you’ll need to bike another kilometer through vanilla fields, coconut palm forests, and more before arriving at the beach. There’s even a small park for the Aldabra Giant tortoise which we saw while on Praslin.
There are multiple beaches within Anse Source D’Argent. As you enter, there are a few small beaches sandwiched between massive granite boulders. A few hundred meters from the entrance is a wider sandy beach with multiple juice shacks. I wasn’t a fan of this beach as it was small and packed with people. I think you come to this beach for the rocks which is what makes it special. If you want beach, Grande Anse and Petite Anse are a million times nicer.
Overall, expect Anse Source D’Argent to be packed full of people. Many of the day trippers from Mahe and Praslin come to La Digue specifically to visit this beach. I would therefore come to this beach between 7-10am or from 4pm-6:30pm for the sunset.
Anse Georgette
Location: Praslin Island
Crowds: 6/10
Natural Beauty: 9/10
Ease to Access: 4/10
Refreshment and Food options: There are two juice shacks at this beach. They do not serve any food however.
Along with Anse Lazio, the other famous beach of Praslin is Anse Georgette just next to Anse Lazio. The only problem with Anse Georgette is there is no road connecting the two. While Praslin looks like it might have a ring road, it actually stops at the northern tip on both sides. Youll need to drive all the way around the island to visit Anse Georgette.
Anse Georgette is a part of the Constance Lemurien property. As with all beaches in the Seychelles, it is public so you can freely visit the beach via the Constance’s property. You will need to walk about 20-25 minutes from their golf course to reach the beach. It’s not that difficult of a hike but the ups and downs might tire some people out on a hot sunny day.
The beach, however, is worth a visit, especially in the early mornings before the crowds descend. Otherwise, I was not super impressed by this beach because there is very little shaded areas. The few patches of shade are packed with people so close that I could almost cuddle my neighbors. If you’re not fussed about shade and what to get your tan on, this is definitely the beach as there are less people than Anse Lazio.
Grand Anse
Location: La Digue Island
Crowds: 7/10
Natural Beauty: 9/10
Ease to Access: 9/10
Refreshment and Food options: There is a restaurant with good food along with a few juice shacks
One of the most popular beaches on La Digue is the Grand Anse on the eastern side of the island. This beach is about 500 meters long and home to some of the softest sand I’ve walked on. It’s also contained on both sides by beautiful granite rocks that make the view almost fake looking.
Grand Anse is easily reachable by bike and is about 20 minutes from the town. There is also a restaurant on the beach as well as juice bars. Expect to pay up though as the coconut at the juice stand was 100 SCR (ridiculous).
From Grand Anse, you can walk to even more stunning beaches in my opinion with less people which is next on my list.
Anse Patates
Location: La DigueIsland
Crowds: 7/10
Natural Beauty: 9/10
Ease to Access: 10/10
Refreshment and Food options: The beach is next to a hotel which serves food for outside guests.
Located i the far north of the island, Anse Patates is one of my favorite little beaches just because it is quicker to get to than many f the others. It’s attached to the Patatran hotel which means you have easy lunch options if you get hungry.
The beach itself is small but very picturesque with crystal blue waters and white sand beaches. As it is so close to the Patatran hotel, it is well groomed every day which means you’ll have the whitest sandiest beaches.
Best time is to get here before 10am as that’s when the crowds really start rolling in.
Petite Anse
Location: La Digue Island
Crowds: 10/10
Natural Beauty: 10/10
Ease to Access: 7/10
Refreshment and Food options: There’s only one juice shop selling coconuts for 100 SCR and alcoholic drinks as well.
Petite anse is located adjacent to Grand anse and can easily be accessed through a little trail from Grande anse (10 minutes by foot). The trail is located just 5 meters behind the fruit stand on Grande Anse.
This beach is far less busy than Grand anse and perhaps even more beautiful. There are some insane sandy stretches and there’s a sandy patch in the water where you can walk out for many meters without stepping on any rocks. This is Seychelles paradise in its truest form.
The only downside to Petite Anse is that there is not much shade to be had. Given that there are not many people, you shouldn’t have much trouble finding the shaded parts however.
Best time of year to visit the Seychelles
Seychelles enjoys a warm, tropical climate with temperatures ranging between 24°C (75°F) and 32°C (90°F) throughout the year. The archipelago experiences two main seasons:
- April to May & October to November – These are the best months for calm seas and great underwater visibility, making them ideal for snorkeling and diving. The weather is warm, with gentle winds, and you can expect little to no rain.
- December to March – This is the wet season due to the northwest monsoon. While temperatures remain warm, heavy showers and humidity levels increase. However, the rain usually comes in short bursts, followed by sunshine.
- June to September – The southeast trade winds bring cooler, drier weather, making it a great time for hiking and outdoor exploration. However, the winds can make the ocean choppier, which may affect activities like swimming and snorkeling.
Accommodation Prices: When to Find the Best Deals
Seychelles is known for its luxury resorts, but prices fluctuate depending on the season:
- Peak Season (December to January & July to August) – Hotel rates are at their highest due to holiday demand and school vacations. It’s wise to book accommodations well in advance if you plan to visit during these months.
- Shoulder Season (April to June & September to November) – This is the best time to find more reasonable prices while still enjoying great weather. Many hotels offer discounts, making it an excellent time for budget-conscious travelers.
- Low Season (February to March) – While rain is more frequent, accommodation prices drop significantly. If you don’t mind occasional showers, you can take advantage of great deals on resorts and flights.
Crowd Sizes: When to Avoid the Rush
- High Season (December, January, July, and August) – Expect more tourists, especially at popular beaches like Anse Lazio and Beau Vallon. It’s best to book tours and activities in advance.
- Moderate Season (April, May, October, and November) – Fewer crowds and more relaxed vibes make this a perfect time to visit.
- Low Season (February, March, June, and September) – The least crowded time, allowing for a more peaceful experience with empty beaches and less competition for accommodations.
