Experts' Choice Award Grand Anse
What the experts agree on
Grand Anse captivates with dramatic white sand and granite formations, but dangerous currents and powerful waves make swimming risky—come for solitary walks, sunbathing, and raw coastal beauty instead.
Lonely Planet "Grande Anse is an immense swathe of sand that glimmers with a fierce but utterly enchanting beauty. No other beach provides the same opportunities for long, solitary walks." Full review
Lonely Planet "It's a stunning place to sun yourself...it sees fewer visitors than Anse Source d'Argent simply because it's further from La Passe. " Full review
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Two caveats: swimming can be dangerous because of the strong offshore currents during the southeast monsoon, from April to October; and apart from a massive casuarina tree, there's not much shade.
Fodor's "Grand Anse on the southwest coast is another large stretch of sand with several hotels and restaurants. Lovely from October to March, it can be the recipient of a lot of mucky sea grass..." Full review
Fodor's "This picturesque beach is known for its huge waves...strong surfers may find a ride, but picnics and sunbathing are the recommended activities here." Full review
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The sea may look inviting, but there is an extremely strong undertow, so beware.
National Geographic "Solitary Grand Anse in the west offers a greater degree of tranquility"
Rough Guide "This is a majestic, tree-lined beach with fine white sand and granite rocks, but the treacherous offshore currents make it unsuitable for swimming (a governor of Seychelles drowned here in 1962)"
