10 Best Beaches of Seychelles

Posted on | January 26, 2010 | 10 Comments

Seychellesis a group of about 115 islands, located northeast of Madagascar. There are five main islands; Mahé, Praslin, La Digue, Frégate, and North Island. Much of Seychelles is protected sanctuaries devoted to preserving and amazing array of flora and fauna. The giant Alabra Tortoises are fascinating and should not be missed when visiting the islands, Birds huge bird colonies can be found on certain islands

While tourism is absolutely their main industry, the Seychelle Islands are a relatively unknown vacation hideaway. If you are looking for a snappy nightlife you might be a little disappointing. One of the charms of the Seychelles is that they are not commercial and overdeveloped. The group of islands offer the perfect Honeymoon getaway.

Beau Vallon

This beach is located on the island of Mahé on the northern side, and is one of the more popular beaches on Mahé. This long and sandy beach has magnificent views of North Island and Silhouette. There are various diving and water sport centers as well a Teddy’s Glass Bottom Boat Tours.

Anse Royale

This beach is the longest on Mahé and it provides beaches that are protected in most cases from choppy seas and provides a safe and comfortable swimming experience. This makes for very favorable conditions for swimming and beach fun from May to October.

Intendance Beach

This is a very wide beach, which provides huge swells that are favored by surfers. Multi-directional currents make it a little challenging at times to swim and the Banyan Tree Resort will notify swimmers of dangerous conditions with flags. Anse Intendance is one of the spots that turtles still nest.

Anse Cimitiere

Cimitiere is a very hidden beach and is quite hidden. Monsoon season is from May to October and is a time of large waves and dangerous surf. There are a few natural swimming pools created by protecting rocks on the beach. If you are looking for a nice change there is the inland forest that can be explored by horses from the Riding Centre Utegangar.

Port Launay

This is one of the most beautiful beaches on Mahé and is located on the west side of the island. This beach will have the largest population of beach goers on weekends. Swimming is great here and the beach is very well maintained.

Anse Georgette

Rated as one of the top 10 most beautiful beaches in the world, Anse Georgette is located on the island of Praslin. Only accessible by boat the beach offers the luxury of the Lemuria Resort. This is a favorite of Honeymooners because of the intimacy of the private beach.

Anse Bois de Rose

This beach is known for its fishing and there is a great spot for swimming located next to the hotel Coco de Mer.

Anse Source D’Argent

This beach is one of the most popular beaches in the Seychelles. Huge granite boulders separate it from Anse Lazio and make this a hotspot for filming and photography. This beach is a favorite for magazines as well as TV travel programs.

Anse Bamboos

Located on the island of Frégate, Anse Bamboos has the main hotel on the island. It boasts of has some currents but they are not too dangerous to swimmers and there is a lifeguard stationed here for your safety. Sun chairs with large shade umbrellas line the beach for your comfort.

Anse d’Est

Anse d’Est is located on the east side of North Island and this is where large coral beds are located just off the beach. The North Island Lodge offers a swimming pool, restaurant, library and diving center.

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laurans06
January 26th, 2010 @ 9:24 am

I'm sorry I'd like to get some things straight that others said. Seychelles is not a third world country, and we are not muslim. We are a mixed culture, with straight and gay and lesbians living here. I'm straight, but have many fellow seychelloise that are gay/lesbians. They don't get hassled.

Now to the question. Ok, heres a few things about seychelles. Your 15 he's 20, its considered statutory rape here. Your under age and he would be charged with molesting a minor. So it wouldn't be a good idea. Yes, seychelles is a tropical island, but its not easy living here. Being on holidays and residing here are two totally different things. Also fishing, you'll need a boat and an engine and a boat permit. A place to stay, rent isn't cheap. If you pay in foreign currency it starts at GBP 450 a month. Electric, gas and so on have just gone up 25%. Simple things in life aren't always easy to get here. Having a 10th grade pass, means nothing here. If you have a university certificate or so on, then you'll get a job. There's no odd jobs, and there's no government system that will pay you if your unemployed. And also you say no stress, believe me, theres stress here. A visa for a holiday is not needed to come here, but you must have a return ticket and you must leave, you cannot live unless you apply to migrate offshore of here. Personally, I don't think its a good idea for you, not because of your sexual preference, but because alot of us here I trying to leave for its just too stressful and expensive. The pictures are beautiful, and its a fantastic holiday destination, but to live as I said its not so good.
Good luck in your choices, but remember, if you and your partner do decide to come, be very careful for your age. The muslim thing is a load of crock. We have people from all cultures here, and christians are the majority, but they don't care what you wanna do with whom, but they do care about the law and your age.
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