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Anse Banane

Anse Banane is a beach on La Digue's east coast, on the road from La Passe, with a popular small snack bar and views to Félicité, Marianne and the Sisters. Shallow water and coarser sand make it a place to stop and look rather than swim.

Last verified 16 September 2026

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What it is

Anse Banane faces the open Indian Ocean on La Digue's east coast. The Tourism Board singles out its small snack bar and the view, and SeyVillas names four islands on the horizon: Félicité, Marianne, Grande Soeur and Petite Soeur. The sand is coarser than on most La Digue beaches, with coral mixed in. SeyVillas measures the beach at about 200 m by 10 m and says most visitors head straight for the snack bar, leaving the rest of the sand largely empty.

Getting there

The coast road runs behind the beach, and OpenStreetMap maps it as concrete-surfaced: 1.55 km of it runs from just north of Anse Grosse Roche to the end of the road at Anse Fourmis (way 689245487, last edited 25 August 2025), with 2.31 km more back towards La Passe (way 41680813, same date). From the La Digue Ferry Terminal (OpenStreetMap node 446041309) the beach is 2.19 km away in a straight line. There is no bus on La Digue: the Seychelles Public Transport Corporation's network covers Mahé and Praslin (checked 20 September 2026). Taxis are few — eight operators and provision for twelve club car taxis against about 5,000 bicycles, in the Ministry of Transport's land transport policy of 18 March 2022. No source consulted records an entry fee or opening hours for the beach.

What is there

The snack bar is Chez Jules, and it holds a Tourism Seychelles registry listing: seafood with Cajun and Creole cooking, open 9am to 9pm daily, on +248 2584432 or +248 2510384, with a dining area, a barbecue, a children's high chair and free wifi, taking Visa, bank transfer and cash in euros, pounds, dollars or rupees (entry updated 30 September 2025). OpenStreetMap gives it 09:00 to 22:00 (node 2010749269, last edited 27 October 2024), so the two disagree on when it closes; SeyVillas says dinner is on request and recommends booking. SeyVillas also describes a few small tourist shops, and the registry lists La Vue De Mer guesthouse next to Chez Jules (entry updated 3 June 2026). OpenStreetMap records no public toilets, showers or drinking water anywhere along this coast (checked 20 September 2026).

The water

The Tourism Board says the water here is not particularly deep and not the first choice for swimming, and SeyVillas mentions seaweed at times and small waves. Paddling is fine. For a proper swim or snorkel, try a reef-sheltered beach such as Anse Sévère or Anse Réunion.

When to go

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office says east-coast beaches are unsafe during the south-east winds season, around May to September (checked 20 September 2026), and the Seychelles Meteorological Authority records weed washed ashore on beaches exposed to those winds between June and September, with April and November the calmest months at sea. There are no lifeguards: the Tourism Department's Beach and Sea Safety Guide, 2nd edition, stations them only at Beau Vallon on Mahé and at Anse Lazio and Côte d'Or on Praslin, and gives the Seychelles Life Guard Services number, 2529976, for a beach without a warning sign. Anse Banane is not on its list of signed beaches.

What is nearby

Straight-line distances: Anse Fourmis, where the road ends, 0.59 km south; Anse Grosse Roche 0.63 km north; and inland Nid d'Aigle, a peak recorded at 333 m on OpenStreetMap (node 6049068030, last edited 6 January 2022), 0.95 km south-west, with Belle Vue Cafe below it.

Best for

  • island views towards Félicité and the Sisters
  • a snack stop on a cycle round the north
  • photography

Getting there

On the concrete-surfaced east-coast road from La Passe, heading north-east: by bike, on foot or by taxi (Tourism Board; SeyVillas). OpenStreetMap maps the road past the beach as concrete (way 689245487, last edited 25 August 2025; way 41680813 back towards La Passe, same date). The beach is 2.19 km from the La Digue Ferry Terminal in a straight line (OpenStreetMap node 446041309); Anse Grosse Roche is 0.63 km north and Anse Fourmis, where the road ends, 0.59 km south. No bus: the SPTC public bus network covers Mahé and Praslin (checked 20 September 2026). Eight taxi operators and provision for twelve club car taxis on the island, against about 5,000 bicycles (Ministry of Transport land transport policy, 18 March 2022); electric bicycles limited to 300 watts, riders 16 and over in helmets. Neither the Tourism Board nor SeyVillas lists an entry fee, and no source consulted records opening hours (checked 20 September 2026).

Facilities

Chez Jules, a restaurant and beach bar on the sand, holds a Tourism Seychelles registry listing: seafood with Cajun and Creole cooking, open 9am to 9pm daily, on +248 2584432 or +248 2510384, with a dining area, a barbecue, a children's high chair and free wifi, taking Visa, bank transfer and cash in euros, pounds, dollars or rupees (entry updated 30 September 2025). OpenStreetMap gives it 09:00 to 22:00 (node 2010749269, last edited 27 October 2024), so the two disagree on when it closes. SeyVillas describes fresh juice and fruit, dinner on request, and a few small tourist shops. The Tourism Seychelles registry also lists La Vue De Mer guesthouse at Anse Banane, next to Chez Jules (entry updated 3 June 2026). OpenStreetMap records no public toilets, showers or drinking water anywhere along this coast (checked 20 September 2026). Natural shade.

Swimming

Water is not particularly deep and not well suited to swimming (Tourism Board). Seaweed present at times; small waves (SeyVillas). The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office says east-coast beaches are unsafe during the south-east winds season, around May to September, and advises asking locally first (checked 20 September 2026). The Beach and Sea Safety Guide, 2nd edition, records no lifeguards at any beach other than Beau Vallon, Anse Lazio and Côte d'Or, does not list Anse Banane among the La Digue beaches carrying warning signs, and gives the Seychelles Life Guard Services number, 2529976, for advice where there is no sign.

Snorkelling

The Tourism Board describes it as not a strong beach for swimming or snorkelling. The Seychelles Meteorological Authority records a high incidence of weed washed ashore on beaches exposed to the south-east winds between June and September, and names April and November as the calmest months at sea (checked 20 September 2026). Snorkeling Report's Seychelles guide names Anse Sévère, Anse Patate, Anse La Réunion, Anse Caiman and Anse Source d'Argent on La Digue, and does not cover Anse Banane (checked 20 September 2026).

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  • Anse Grosse Roche Beach Villa

    Self-catering in Anse Grosse Roche, La Digue

    797 m straight-line from Anse Banane

    Four self-catering villas on La Digue's quiet north-east coast, facing Anse Grosse Roche beach across a road used mostly by bicycles. Three suit couples and a two-bedroom bungalow takes families.

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  • Bernique Guesthouse

    Guesthouse in La Passe, La Digue

    1.3 km straight-line from Anse Banane

    Bernique Guesthouse is a family-run guesthouse of five rooms in La Passe on La Digue, between the forest and the sea, with homemade breakfast and two supermarkets within 50 metres.

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  • Lakaz An Bwa

    Villa in Anse Gaulettes, La Digue

    1.3 km straight-line from Anse Banane

    Lakaz An Bwa is a wooden Creole villa for up to eight (four adults and four children) at Anse Gaulettes, on La Digue's north-east coast. The beach in front is not safe for swimming.

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  • Chateau St Cloud

    Hotel in Anse Réunion, La Digue

    1.3 km straight-line from Anse Banane

    Chateau St Cloud is a 24-room hotel in a tropical garden at the foot of Eagle's Nest Mountain, in the Anse Réunion area of La Digue. It has a pool, a Creole restaurant, a poolside bar and bicycles to rent, and Anse Réunion beach is about 15 minutes' walk away.

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  • Calou Guesthouse

    Guesthouse in La Passe, La Digue

    1.4 km straight-line from Anse Banane

    Calou Guesthouse is a guesthouse in La Passe on La Digue, about 500 metres from the inter-island ferry, with an on-site restaurant, garden terrace and bicycle rental.

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  • Cocotier du Rocher

    Self-catering in La Passe, La Digue

    1.4 km straight-line from Anse Banane

    Cocotier du Rocher is a family-run guesthouse of eight self-catering rooms in a fruit-tree garden in upper La Passe on La Digue, about 15 minutes' walk from the jetty.

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  • Kaz Ladouceur

    Guesthouse in La Digue

    1.5 km straight-line from Anse Banane

    A five-unit bed and breakfast on a hillside on La Digue with sea views, a garden and a terrace. Units have air conditioning and a kitchen, according to the tourism board listing.

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  • Maison Ed-Elle

    Apartment in La Passe, La Digue

    1.5 km straight-line from Anse Banane

    Maison Ed-Elle is a small self-catering property at La Passe on La Digue, under 800 metres from the jetty, with four one-bedroom apartments that the owners aim at couples, each with its own kitchen and veranda.

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  • Le Relax Luxury Lodge

    Hotel in Anse Gaulettes, La Digue

    1.6 km straight-line from Anse Banane

    Le Relax Luxury Lodge is a six-chalet hotel in a beachside setting at Anse Gaulette on La Digue. It has a pool, a restaurant serving Creole, international and Indian dishes, a bar and in-villa dining.

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  • Tannette's Villa

    Guesthouse in La Passe, La Digue

    1.6 km straight-line from Anse Banane

    A small family-run guesthouse in green, hillside surroundings near La Passe; the owners say it has operated for more than ten years. Breakfast is served on the terrace, and the owner, Tannette, can cook a Creole dinner on request.

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  • Chalets Bamboo Vert

    Chalet in La Passe, La Digue

    1.6 km straight-line from Anse Banane

    Chalets Bamboo Vert is a group of ten ground-level chalets in a flowering garden at La Passe on La Digue, eight minutes' walk from the jetty, with its own restaurant and bar.

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  • Buisson Guest House

    Guesthouse in La Passe, La Digue

    1.7 km straight-line from Anse Banane

    A small family-run guesthouse in a leafy garden at La Passe, a few minutes' walk from the La Digue jetty. Guests have use of a fully equipped kitchen and a communal lounge, and dinner can be booked on site.

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Questions

Can you swim at Anse Banane?
You can paddle, but the Tourism Board notes the water is not deep and not well suited to swimming.
Is there food at Anse Banane?
Yes, a small snack bar on the beach, which both the Tourism Board and SeyVillas describe as popular.
Can I get to Île Cocos from La Digue?
Yes, by boat. The Seychelles Parks and Gardens Authority (SPGA) describes Ile Cocos Marine Park as a 10-minute boat ride from La Digue, with visits organised through tour operators and boat charters from La Digue or Praslin. Non-residents over 12 pay Rs200 entry (SPGA, checked 16 September 2026), and tour operators normally include the fee. SPGA's Ile Cocos page lists opening hours of 9am to 5pm, seven days a week; its visitor-information page gives 8am to 5pm daily for the marine parks (both checked 16 September 2026). The park takes in Ile Cocos, Ile La Fouche and Ilot Plate, and the Tourism Board notes that Anse Peniche on Félicité falls inside its boundary.
Can I visit Félicité for the day?
The Tourism Board's Félicité listing puts the island 4 km from La Digue and says a visit to the island includes a stay at the Six Senses Zil Pasyon resort. Anse Peniche on Félicité falls inside the Ile Cocos Marine National Park boundary, and the Seychelles Parks and Gardens Authority says boat trips to the park run from La Digue and Praslin.
What are Chez Jules' opening hours?
The Tourism Seychelles registry lists Chez Jules Restaurant at Anse Banane as open 9am to 9pm daily (entry updated 30 September 2025), and gives +248 2584432 and +248 2510384. OpenStreetMap gives 09:00 to 22:00 for the same place (node 2010749269, last edited 27 October 2024), so the two disagree on when it closes. SeyVillas says dinner is on request and recommends booking an evening meal.
How do I get to Anse Banane without a car?
By bicycle or on foot along the concrete east-coast road from La Passe, which OpenStreetMap maps running behind the beach (way 689245487, last edited 25 August 2025). There is no bus on La Digue: the Seychelles Public Transport Corporation describes its public bus network as covering Mahé and Praslin (checked 20 September 2026). The Ministry of Transport recorded eight taxi operators and provision for twelve club car taxis on the island, against about 5,000 bicycles (land transport policy, 18 March 2022). The beach is 2.19 km from the La Digue Ferry Terminal in a straight line (OpenStreetMap node 446041309).
When is the sea roughest at Anse Banane?
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office says east-coast beaches are unsafe during the south-east winds season, around May to September. The Seychelles Meteorological Authority puts the south-east trades setting in in May and peaking in August, calls conditions at sea rough in July and August, and records weed washed ashore on beaches exposed to those winds between June and September; it names April and November as the calmest months at sea. Both checked 20 September 2026.

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Details last verified 16 September 2026.