Praslin & La Digue

Anse Boudin

A working fishing beach on Praslin's north-east coast facing Curieuse, with shallow water, roadside parking and bus stops. Bus passengers for Anse Lazio get off here and walk over the hill. Seaweed washes in at times.

Last verified 16 September 2026

The beach

Anse Boudin runs for close to a kilometre along the north-east coast, looking out to Curieuse. Fishermen anchor their boats in the shallows, and SeyVillas mentions Saturday football on the sand. The shoreline is on the southern boundary of the Curieuse Marine National Park.

Getting there

The coastal road runs alongside, with parking and bus stops. seychelles.cc notes that the last bus stop is at Anse Boudin, where walkers set off over the hill to Anse Lazio, a few minutes away by car.

In the water

The water is very shallow, especially at low tide, but deepens quickly away from the sandy patches, so children should not stray far. SeyVillas says it is safe for children to swim and play near the shore. Seaweed arrives on this coast from time to time; SeyVillas says the waves usually carry it away before it settles, while seychelles.cc describes it washing onto Praslin's northern beaches regularly. SeyVillas names Anse Boudin among Praslin's top snorkelling spots.

Facilities

Snack shops, curio shops and restaurants are nearby, and SeyVillas mentions an excursion counter selling trips to Curieuse and Cousin. Palmier Bistro Restaurant & Bar is listed with Tourism Seychelles on the Anse Boudin shore.

Best for

  • Watching local fishing boats (SeyVillas)
  • Snorkelling (SeyVillas Praslin diving and snorkelling guide)
  • Families, with shallow water near the shore (SeyVillas; Tourism Seychelles)

Getting there

On the coastal road, with parking and bus stops along it (SeyVillas). seychelles.cc identifies Anse Boudin as the last bus stop before the walk over the hill to Anse Lazio.

Facilities

Small shops, fruit bars and restaurants nearby, plus an excursion counter for trips to Curieuse and Cousin; natural shade (SeyVillas). Palmier Bistro Restaurant & Bar is listed by Tourism Seychelles on the Anse Boudin shore.

Swimming

Very shallow, especially at low tide, but the water deepens quickly away from the sandy areas, so children should stay close in (SeyVillas). Seaweed is usually washed away quickly (SeyVillas), though seychelles.cc says seaweed washes onto Praslin's northern beaches regularly. The beach lies on the boundary of the Curieuse Marine National Park, where disturbing or removing marine life, shells or sand is prohibited (Designation Order and Regulations).

Snorkelling

SeyVillas lists Anse Boudin among the top snorkelling spots around Praslin.

Map of Anse Boudin

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Anse Boudin

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

  • Anse Boudin Chalets & Villa

    Self-catering in Anse Boudin, Praslin

    A family-run property at Anse Boudin with a three-bedroom villa and six one-bedroom apartments, all self-catering, a short walk from the beach. Five giant tortoises live in the grounds.

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

    Self-catering in Anse Boudin, Praslin

    A small self-catering property at Anse Boudin in Praslin's north-west, about 400 metres from Anse Boudin beach and 1 km from Anse Lazio, according to the tourism board. The listing records four air-conditioned units, some with kitchenettes.

    • Families
    • Self-catering
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  • Raffles Seychelles

    Resort in Anse Takamaka, Praslin

    Raffles Seychelles is an all-villa resort at Anse Takamaka on Praslin's north coast, where each villa has its own pool. It opened in 2011 as the first Raffles resort and has a spa with 13 treatment pavilions, a free kids club and its own helipad.

    • Beachfront
    • Luxury
    • Families
    • Pool
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  • Maison du Soleil

    Villa in Anse Boudin, Praslin

    A two-bedroom self-catering villa on a hilltop above Anse Boudin in northern Praslin, with sea views towards Curieuse and Aride. The owners can cook breakfast or half board in the villa's kitchen, and Anse Lazio is about 30 minutes away on foot.

    • Families
    • Self-catering

  • Anse Lazio Lodge

    Guesthouse in Anse Lazio, Praslin

    A small licensed guesthouse at Anse Lazio in Praslin's north-west. The current Tourism Department register lists it as a bed and breakfast run by Richelieu Verlaque.

  • Le Chevalier Bay Guesthouse

    Guesthouse in Anse Lazio, Praslin

    A small guesthouse and restaurant at Anse Lazio, on Praslin's north-west tip, with air-conditioned rooms in a garden with a small lake. Rooms come with breakfast, and the restaurant serves meals through the day.

    • Families
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  • Lazio Beach Residence

    Apartment in Anse Lazio, Praslin

    A family-run apart-hotel of 12 self-catering suites directly on Anse Lazio, each with a sea view. It takes adults only, with a three-night minimum stay.

    • Beachfront
    • Honeymoon
    • Couples
    • Self-catering
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  • La Saline

    Villa in Anse Possession, Praslin

    A three-bedroom self-catering villa of local red granite at the entrance to Anse Possession, Praslin, with a wraparound veranda over the water facing Curieuse and snorkelling from the door.

    • Families
    • Self-catering
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Where to stay on Praslin

Questions

Is Anse Boudin near Anse Lazio?
Yes. seychelles.cc says it is a few minutes by car from Anse Lazio, and bus passengers walk over the hill from the Anse Boudin stop.
Is there seaweed at Anse Boudin?
Sometimes. SeyVillas says waves usually wash it away quickly; seychelles.cc notes seaweed washes onto the northern beaches regularly.

Sources

Details last verified 16 September 2026.