Praslin & La Digue

Anse Citron

A quiet strip of sand on Praslin's south-west coast, east of Fond de l'Anse, with water only centimetres deep and views of Cousin and Cousine at sunset. Too shallow to swim; seaweed through the year; roadside parking only.

Last verified 16 September 2026

The beach

Anse Citron is a small, usually deserted beach on Praslin's south-west coast, along from Fond de l'Anse and Anse Takamaka. Takamaka trees stand between the sand and the road and provide shade, and the view looks across to Cousin and Cousine.

Getting there

SeyVillas says there is no nearby bus stop and only limited roadside parking, with no designated spaces. It is within walking distance of accommodation further along the coast.

In the water

The water here is extremely shallow, only a few centimetres even at low tide according to SeyVillas, which makes swimming impossible but keeps it safe for small children to paddle. SeyVillas reports seaweed throughout the year.

Who it suits

With no facilities and no swimming, Anse Citron works for a picnic or a late-afternoon stop to watch the sun set behind Cousin and Cousine. SeyVillas also mentions an old house nearby whose occupant tends a vegetable garden.

Best for

  • Picnics (SeyVillas)
  • Sunset views of Cousin and Cousine (SeyVillas)

Getting there

No nearby bus stop; limited parking at the roadside with no designated spaces; walkable from accommodation further along the coast (SeyVillas).

Facilities

No facilities described; shade from takamaka trees (SeyVillas).

Swimming

Extremely shallow, just a few centimetres even at low tide, so swimming is not possible; seaweed throughout the year (SeyVillas).

Map of Anse Citron

Beach

Anse Citron

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

  • 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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  • 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
    Check availability on Booking.com

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  • Yvon's Tropical Villa

    Self-catering in Grand Anse, Praslin

    Yvon's Tropical Villa is a self-catering property of air-conditioned units with kitchens and verandas at Grand Anse, Praslin, a short walk from a minimarket, pizzeria and bus stop and about 10 minutes by car from the airport.

    • Families
    • Self-catering
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  • Hotel Plein Soleil

    Hotel in Grand Anse, Praslin

    A small family-run hotel in Grand Anse on Praslin, about 200 m from the beach, with a communal pool and breakfast included. Banks, cafés, restaurants and supermarkets are within walking distance.

    • Families
    • Pool

  • 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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  • Britannia Hotel

    Boutique hotel in Grand Anse, Praslin

    Britannia Hotel is a small boutique hotel on the hillside at Grand Anse on Praslin's south coast, with 12 superior rooms facing the pool or garden, a restaurant serving Creole and international food, and the village and beach within walking distance.

    • Families
    • Pool
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  • Diamond Plaza

    Self-catering in Grand Anse, Praslin

    A self-catering property of 14 rooms in Grand Anse, the main village on Praslin's south-west coast. It is run by Jose and Lydiane Confait.

    • 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

  • Beach Villa Guesthouse

    Guesthouse in Grand Anse, Praslin

    A family-run guesthouse of seven rooms and one family bungalow on the beach at Grand Anse, Praslin. Breakfast is included, and there is a restaurant and bar on site.

    • Beachfront
    • Families

Where to stay on Praslin

Questions

Can you swim at Anse Citron?
SeyVillas says the water is only a few centimetres deep, so swimming is not possible.

Sources

Details last verified 16 September 2026.