Joanna James
If there's one thing Seychelles has no shortage of whatsoever, that would definitely be picture-postcard beaches. The 115-island archipelago is blessed with palm-fringed shores, striking corals, and wide-open turquoise waters that are sure to leave the beach bum in you amazed and enthralled.
A secluded bay of blinding white sand, set against the backdrop of dense green forests and kissed by turquoise blue waters — the bewitching seascape of Petite Anse leaves even the most sand-savoured beach bums in awe. Mahe — the biggest as well as the main island of the archipelago — is where you can find this slice of the spectacular beach. The serene seclusion and pristine nature are intensely felt by all first-time visitors to Petite Anse, earning itself a reputation as the most beautiful of all beaches in Seychelles. Those seeking to have fun in the water could also have their wishes granted, as the protected bay affords a relaxing dip and safe swimming.
Linking Praslin's string of beaches on the island's extreme northwest is the stunning piece of the beach of Anse Georgette. The laidback shores of Anse Georgette may be small, but the breathtaking allure is not. Soft, pristine white sand bordered by foliage and scores of boulders and nestled in the refuge of towering palms and dramatic forest-clad hilltops, this tucked away stretch of beach is as secluded as it gets. The rock and coral-free waters make the sea even more alluring, but also bring strong currents that totally put swimming out the window (or should we say beach?).
Spanning a stunning portion of the southeastern coast of Mahe island is the slice of the beach of Anse Intendance. It's not only the azure waters and sugary white sand that appeal to the many beach-craving visitors to Seychelles but also the moderately exerting trek that cuts through a dense forest, which leads you to the beach. Anse Intendance is quite popular among avid surfers for its rugged nature, where strong swells that make for some adrenaline-pumping surfing are almost always a promise.
Anse Source d'Argent on the island of La Digue is one that most holiday-seekers to Seychelles look forward to, thanks to its quite incredible number of features in Hollywood movies and world-class advertisements. The jaw-dropping scenery Anse Source d'Argent is blessed with is inexplicable, making the piece of beach a real yet very unreal seaside paradise.
Rivalling the aforementioned Anse Georgette beach for the title of the most stunning beach on the island of Praslin, Anse Lazio can be quite safely described as an unmissable stretch of beach in the 115-island archipelago. Visiting these dramatic palm-fringed shores is undeniably one of the best things to do in Praslin, where a clutch of fine hotels and resorts, including the likes of Anantara Maia Seychelles Villas, also add to the scene.
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