Praslin & La Digue

Anse Bateau

A roadside beach on Praslin's south coast with granite formations and views of Mahé, Cousin and Cousine. The water is very shallow over sand and mud, so not for swimming; seaweed from May to September and noise from a nearby quarry.

Last verified 16 September 2026

The beach

Anse Bateau is a beach of about 600 m on Praslin's south coast, lying beside the coastal road. SeyVillas says it rarely has other visitors, and describes granite formations on the sand and views across to Mahé, Cousin and Cousine.

Getting there

You can park at the side of the road, and small hotels nearby are within walking distance along the coast. Grand Anse, with restaurants, shops and takeaways, is not far away.

In the water

SeyVillas says the water is extremely shallow over a seabed of sand and mud, so swimming is not possible. It reports extreme tides and seaweed from May to September.

Before you go

A nearby rock quarry means the beach can be noisy, according to SeyVillas, although it also suggests the empty sand as a spot for private relaxation. It suits a short stop for photographs of the rocks and the neighbouring islands rather than a day on the sand.

Best for

  • Photographing granite formations and views of Mahé, Cousin and Cousine (SeyVillas)
  • Sunbathing on an empty beach (SeyVillas)

Getting there

By car, parking at the roadside; walkable along the coast from some small hotels (SeyVillas).

Facilities

None on the beach; restaurants, shops and takeaways at nearby Grand Anse; some shade (SeyVillas).

Swimming

Very shallow water over sand and mud, not suitable for swimming; extreme tides; seaweed present from May to September (SeyVillas).

Map of Anse Bateau

Beach

Anse Bateau

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

  • Yasad Luxury Beach Residence

    Apartment in Anse St Sauveur, Praslin

    Six self-catering apartments on Praslin's south coast at Anse St Sauveur, with the beach just across a quiet coastal road. Units run from a one-bedroom studio to three-bedroom apartments, and the owners say they are serviced daily.

    • Beachfront
    • Couples
    • Families
    • Self-catering
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  • La Pointe Beach Huts

    Chalet in Anse St Sauveur, Praslin

    La Pointe Beach Huts is a complex of six self-catering chalets, suites and a studio near Anse St Sauveur on Praslin's quiet south coast, some with private pools, with bicycle hire and a honeymoon package.

    • Honeymoon
    • Couples
    • Families
    • Self-catering
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  • Peax Villa

    Villa in Anse St Sauveur, Praslin

    A three-bedroom self-catering villa for up to six guests beside the beach at Anse St Sauveur on Praslin's south coast. It has a large front porch looking over the beach and sea.

    • Beachfront
    • Self-catering

  • Villa St Sauveur

    Villa in Anse Takamaka / Anse St Sauveur, Praslin

    A four-bedroom self-catering family villa for up to eight guests on Praslin's quiet south-west coast, between Anse St Sauveur and Anse Takamaka. The owners say the beach is 30 metres from the gate.

    • Beachfront
    • Families
    • Self-catering

  • Palm Beach Hotel

    Hotel in Grand Anse, Praslin

    Palm Beach Hotel is a small hotel in a colonial-style building on Grand Anse beach in south-west Praslin, with 13 sea-facing rooms, a pool, the Le Kato Noir restaurant and its own car hire, looking out towards Cousin and Cousine islands.

    • Beachfront
    • Families
    • Pool
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Questions

Is Anse Bateau good for swimming?
No. SeyVillas says the water is too shallow, over a sand and mud seabed, to swim.

Sources

Details last verified 16 September 2026.