The Seychelles is an archipelago of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean and is the least smallest country in Africa. The islands feature some of the world’s most beautiful beaches, lush tropical vegetation, and a wide variety of underwater marine life. The climate on the Seychelles is tropical oceanic with little temperature variation across the year. The islands’ wildlife consists of a remarkably diverse array of species including fish, sea turtles, birds and dolphins. This makes it a fascinating place on earth.
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Petite Anse is one of the most beautiful beaches in the Seychelles. It is the home of the Four Seasons Resort Seychelles, providing elegance and absolute luxury. The beach, which is characterized by fine white sand and crystal clear turquoise waters, is located in the West of the island, beautifully surrounded by the lush greenery and colossal rocks. The beach can be accessed by a wonderful 20 minute long walk through the resort, and is a must see on the island - my absolute favourite.
Anse Capucins is a wild, secluded beach in the Southeast of the island. As a hidden gem among Seychelles’ beaches, it is distinguished by light-coloured fine sand and turquoise waters. Due to strong currents the beach is not suitable for swimming or snorkeling, but definitely still worth a visit, offering tranquility in untouched nature. To reach the beach, a hike of roughly one hour is required. Along the way you can also find two further bays, Petite Anse Marie Louise and Anse Petite Marie-Louise.
The Anse Major Nature Trail leads to Anse Major, a pristine beach with coarse sand and clear turquoise waters. Although the beach itself is relatively small, it is wonderfully nested in a small cove surrounded by forests and granite rocks. Equally, the hike to the beach, a distance of 2.5km long and taking roughly 45 to 60 minutes depending on your pace, offers unique views that already make this place worth visiting.
Anse Soleil is located in the West of the island. As a bay with gorgeous golden sand and turquoise-blue water, Anse Soleil is one of the best beaches in the Seychelles for sunbathing, swimming and snorkeling. With azure warm sea water and white powdery sand, it is a paradise that offers something for everyone.
A well-known, fairly long beach on the South coast is Anse Intendance. The white sand is framed by granite rocks beside the scenic blue waters. There is also a small cute beach bar with some outdoor seating. As the beach stretches over roughly one kilometer, it is rarely crowded, allowing for relaxation and peace. The beach is easily accessible by road followed by a short 3 minute walk along a footpath.
With beautiful shades of blue and shallow waters, Anse Royale on the Southeast coast is a long and easy to access beach. White sand and lush tropical sceneries in the background offer a perfect place to relax and recharge, enjoying the peace and quiet.
On the southern coast of the island, rests the large Police Bay. This is a wild beach with deep water, strong currents and great waves. Nevertheless the beach is highly picturesque offering raw nature with very few other people. To get to the beach a short walk of roughly 10-15 minutes is needed.
Baie Lazare is a crescent shaped beach in the Southwest of the island. The beach is unspoiled and less crowded than others with large boulders which are typical for the Seychelles. Lots of palm trees provide natural shade from the sunlight most of the day and in the evening the beach can offer beautiful sunsets. There is a road nearby making the beach well accessible.
Located in the West of the Seychelles is the beach Anse Takamaka. The beach provides a seashore of golden sand and waters in different shades of blue.The deep green takamaka trees that form a backdrop to the beaches’ fine white sand give Anse Takamaka its name. . At either end of the beach, archetypal Seychelles rock formations can be found, and the views out to the ocean and behind the mountains are breathtaking. As the beach lies near a peaceful road, it is easily accessible while still offering a quiet atmosphere.
Carana beach offers fantastic blue ocean views in contrast to light sandy shores in the North of the Seychelles. The beach is quite rocky and has strong currents but portrays rare nature. It provides a quiet atmosphere for sunbathing, but only with little shade. The beach can be accessed via a small path that leads down to the ocean from the road close by.
The Morne Blanc Trail is an intermediate hiking route. The one hour ascent through lush tropical forest opens up to reveal an array of unique plant species and spectacular views at the viewpoint at the top of the mountain. However, it’s not just the summit that makes this hike so worthwhile, but the trail itself is beautiful, climbing through a path of rich, tropical jungle and impressive rocks.
The Copolia trail is a short hiking trail, leading across the Dauban river, alongside an array of mangrove trees, and through granite rock formations. The trail is approximately 1.6km one way, taking 30 minutes. At the end there is a rewarding breathtaking panorama that captures the beauty of the Seychelles.
