Praslin & La Digue

Anse Marron

Anse Marron is La Digue's southernmost beach, reached by a hard, largely unshaded hike over granite boulders that SeyVillas says is only possible with a guide. A shallow pool enclosed by boulders is the place to bathe; the open sea beyond is deep and unsafe.

Last verified 16 September 2026

What it is

Anse Marron sits at the southern tip of La Digue. Large granite formations close off a shallow saltwater pool from the ocean, and that pool, with its white sand and rock walls, is what people make the trip for.

Getting there

There is no road and no simple path. The Tourism Board advises booking a tour guide because the beach is hard to find, and warns that the path can be slippery and is not suitable for children. SeyVillas' hiking guide rates the route as hard and only possible with a guide: about 3 km, much of it over boulders, taking around six hours with breaks. Depending on the tide, the hike starts from Anse Source d'Argent, which L'Union Estate names as the starting point for walks to Anse Marron, or from Grand Anse. Most groups set off between 7 and 9am because most of the route is in direct sun. Starting from Anse Source d'Argent means paying the estate entry fee.

The water

With no coral reef off the south coast, SeyVillas says the open sea gets deep quickly and is unsafe for swimming, and waves rise with the trade winds. The enclosed pool is shallow and protected by the boulders, so bathe there.

What to bring

Sturdy shoes with grip (not flip-flops), at least 2 litres of water per person, sun cream, a hat, insect repellent, snacks and swimwear. SeyVillas' hiking guide suggests the hike suits adults and children from about 10 years old, while the Tourism Board and SeyVillas' own beach page advise against bringing children. There are no facilities at the beach.

Best for

  • guided adventure hikes
  • photography
  • bathing in a protected rock pool

Getting there

On foot only, with a local guide (Tourism Board; SeyVillas). SeyVillas' hiking guide: about 3 km, about 6 hours with breaks, rated hard, mostly over boulders; starts at Anse Source d'Argent or Grand Anse depending on tides; usual start between 7am and 9am. SeyVillas' beach page puts the beach about 2 km from Anse Source d'Argent. L'Union Estate names Anse Source d'Argent as the starting point for hikes to Anse Marron; starting there requires the estate entry fee (SCR 150 for foreign nationals, checked 16 September 2026). Path can be slippery; the Tourism Board and SeyVillas' beach page advise against bringing children, while SeyVillas' hiking guide suggests a minimum age of about 10.

Facilities

None.

Swimming

Open sea unsafe: no coral reef, water gets deep quickly, higher waves with the trade winds (SeyVillas). A shallow saltwater pool protected by granite boulders is suitable for bathing (Tourism Board; SeyVillas).

Map of Anse Marron

Beach

Anse Marron

Map of Anse Marron with nearby beaches and places to stayCoastline © OpenStreetMap contributors. Positions are approximate.
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Places to stay near Anse Marron

  • Dan Zoranz Self Catering Guest House

    Self-catering in Grand Anse, La Digue

    A single chalet split into two self-catering studios in a large tropical garden inland from Grand Anse, La Digue. Both studios have a kitchen, air conditioning and wifi, and the whole chalet can be booked by a group.

    • Self-catering

  • Zanboza Guesthouse

    Guesthouse in South La Digue, La Digue

    Zanboza Guesthouse is a Creole-style house with five bedrooms in the south of La Digue, run by owners Wilfrid and Monica, who put Grand Anse and Anse Source d'Argent five minutes away by bicycle.

    • Families
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Questions

Do I need a guide for Anse Marron?
Yes. The Tourism Board advises booking one, and SeyVillas says the hike is only possible with a guide. The route crosses slippery boulders and is hard to find.
How long does the Anse Marron hike take?
SeyVillas puts it at about 6 hours including breaks, for roughly 3 km, starting from Anse Source d'Argent or Grand Anse depending on the tide.
Is Anse Marron suitable for children?
No, according to Tourism Seychelles (checked 16 September 2026), which does not recommend bringing children: the route is hard to find and challenging, the path can be slippery, and it advises booking a guide.
Do I need a guide to reach Anse Marron?
Yes. Tourism Seychelles advises booking a guide for Anse Marron, on La Digue's southern tip, because it is hard to find, and warns the path can be slippery and is not recommended for children.

Sources

Details last verified 16 September 2026.