Beaches · Seychelles
The best beaches in and near Seychelles
Where to swim and spend a beach day, and when the water is warm.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
The best-known beach is Anse Source d'Argent (About 2 km by bike from La Passe, La Digue). The sea is usually warm enough for a comfortable swim (21°C+) in January–December.
Key facts
- Beaches in this guide
- 6
- Swimming season
- January–December
- Warmest sea
- 29°C (84°F)
The beaches
About 2 km by bike from La Passe, La Digue · Photography and wading
1.Anse Source d'Argent
Shallow coves framed by sculpted granite boulders inside the L'Union Estate on La Digue.
About 20 minutes by car from Côte d'Or, Praslin · Swimming and snorkelling
2.Anse Lazio
A long curve of sand between granite headlands on Praslin's north-west tip, with snorkelling at both ends.
About 15 minutes by car from Victoria · Families
3.Beau Vallon
Mahé's main resort beach, long and sheltered for most of the year, with water sports and restaurants.
Praslin's north-east coast · Easy swimming
4.Côte d'Or (Anse Volbert)
Praslin's long, calm north-east beach facing Curieuse, lined with guesthouses and restaurants.
About 45 minutes by car from Victoria · Walking and surfing
5.Anse Intendance
A wild, palm-backed crescent at Mahé's southern tip, with surf and turtle nesting in season.
About 30 minutes' walk from Grand Anse, La Digue · Seclusion
6.Anse Cocos
A remote La Digue beach reached on foot from Grand Anse, with a sheltered rock pool for swimming.
Sea temperature by month
| Month | Sea | Air high |
|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C (82°F) | 30°C (86°F) |
| February | 29°C (84°F) | 30°C (86°F) |
| March | 29°C (84°F) | 31°C (88°F) |
| April | 29°C (84°F) | 31°C (88°F) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 30°C (86°F) |
| June | 27°C (81°F) | 29°C (84°F) |
| July | 26°C (79°F) | 28°C (82°F) |
| August | 26°C (79°F) | 28°C (82°F) |
| September | 27°C (81°F) | 29°C (84°F) |
| October | 27°C (81°F) | 29°C (84°F) |
| November | 28°C (82°F) | 30°C (86°F) |
| December | 28°C (82°F) | 30°C (86°F) |
Staying near the beach
$$$ · Best for first-timers, families, beach and budget
Beau Vallon
Beau Vallon has the longest easy swimming beach on Mahé, with calm water for much of the year, dive centres, water sports, guesthouses and several large hotels. Restaurants and a few bars line the road behind the sand, and Victoria is about 15 minutes away over the hill. Bel Ombre and the trail to Anse Major start at its western end.
- Good
- Swimmable beach most of the year; Wide choice of accommodation; Restaurants and dive centres
- Watch out
- The most developed beach on Mahé; Fewer granite boulders than the islands
- Nearby
- Beau Vallon beach, Bel Ombre, Anse Major trail, Victoria
Getting to the beaches
- Bus — Public buses on Mahé and Praslin are cheap, run from the main terminal in Victoria and cover most coastal roads, though services thin out in the evening and on Sundays.
- Car — Car hire is widely available on Mahé and Praslin.
- Ferry — Fast catamarans link Victoria with Praslin in about an hour and Praslin with La Digue in about 15 minutes; crossings to Praslin can be rough in the trade-wind season.
- Boat — Licensed boat operators run snorkelling and island trips to Sainte Anne, Curieuse, Cousin and Saint Pierre from Victoria, Beau Vallon and Côte d'Or.
Beach-weather months
Air temperatures rarely reach classic beach weather here: the warmest month, March, averages 31°C (88°F).
Beach safety
Strong currents and rip tides occur at exposed beaches such as Grand Anse on La Digue and Anse Intendance, especially from May to October; swim where locals swim and heed warning flags. Petty theft from parked cars and unattended beach bags happens, so keep valuables out of sight. Swim at lifeguarded beaches where possible and follow local flag warnings.
Questions travellers ask
+Does Seychelles have beaches?
Yes: Anse Source d'Argent, Anse Lazio, Beau Vallon, Côte d'Or (Anse Volbert), Anse Intendance and Anse Cocos.
+When is the sea warm enough to swim in Seychelles?
Usually January–December, when the sea averages 21°C or more.
+What is the best beach near Seychelles?
Anse Source d'Argent: Shallow coves framed by sculpted granite boulders inside the L'Union Estate on La Digue.