Praslin & La Digue

Anse La Blague

A quiet, reef-protected stretch on Praslin's eastern peninsula, looking to Grande and Petite Soeur. Shallow and calm at low tide, deep with strong currents at high tide, and seaweed from October to April. The road here is threatened by erosion.

Last verified 16 September 2026

The beach

Anse La Blague lies on the peninsula between Anse Volbert and Baie Sainte Anne, a lightly populated corner of Praslin. SeyVillas gives the beach as about 1 km long, with views across to Grande Soeur and Petite Soeur, and mentions abandoned estates and an old church nearby. OpenStreetMap divides it into Grand Anse La Blague and Petit Anse La Blague.

Getting there

SeyVillas describes the approach as roughly 1 km down a narrow road behind Anse Volbert. There is roadside parking, a bus stop up the coast, and small guesthouses and a restaurant at the Grand Anse end.

Tides and seasons

A coral reef shelters the bay, but the tide makes a large difference. At low tide the water is shallow and calm. At high tide it becomes deep and the currents strengthen, and SeyVillas says swimming or snorkelling then becomes dangerous. It reports seaweed from October to April.

Erosion

In June 2024 the government named Anse La Blague one of four priority locations for coastal protection. The transport minister described the situation as critical and said the road needed raising to avoid cutting off residents.

Best for

  • A quiet beach away from the busier areas (SeyVillas)
  • Low-tide swimming and snorkelling (SeyVillas)
  • Views of Grande and Petite Soeur (SeyVillas)

Getting there

About 1 km along a narrow road behind Anse Volbert (SeyVillas north-east Praslin guide). Parking by the nearby road; a bus stop up the coast at the Grand Anse end; guests of small guesthouses at that end can walk (SeyVillas beach page). Coastal erosion affects the road here (Seychelles News Agency, 2024).

Facilities

Small guesthouses and a restaurant at the Grand Anse end; shade (SeyVillas).

Swimming

Reef-protected. Shallow and calm at low tide; at high tide the water is deep and currents are strong enough to make swimming dangerous (SeyVillas). Seaweed from October to April (SeyVillas).

Snorkelling

SeyVillas says snorkelling is easier and safer at low tide and dangerous at high tide because of currents.

Map of Anse La Blague

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Beach

Anse La Blague

Map of Anse La Blague with nearby beaches and places to stayCoastline © OpenStreetMap contributors. Positions are approximate.
The 12 places on this map

Places to stay near Anse La Blague

  • Tranquility Villas

    Villa in Anse La Blague, Praslin

    Two self-catering villas near Anse La Blague on Praslin's east coast, each with a private pool. Tranquility Villa has three bedrooms; the neighbouring Serenity Villa, built in 2023, has two.

    • Families
    • Self-catering
    • Pool

  • CAM Getaway Villa

    Villa in Anse La Blague, Praslin

    A two-bedroom self-catering villa on a hillside above Anse La Blague on Praslin's east coast, with sea and mountain views. It sleeps up to four and has a covered balcony, sun terrace and barbecue lawn.

    • Families
    • Self-catering

  • Villa Anse La Blague

    Hotel in Anse La Blague, Praslin

    Villa Anse La Blague is a small hotel of eight sea-view rooms at Anse La Blague in south-east Praslin, with breakfast included and a restaurant serving a daily-changing set dinner.

  • Wyn Villas

    Villa in Anse La Blague, Praslin

    A three-bedroom self-catering villa for up to six guests at Anse La Blague, on Praslin's quiet east coast. It has a barbecue area, the owners offer transfers and car hire, and the listing suggests walking out to Anse La Farine.

    • Families
    • Self-catering
    Check availability on Booking.com

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  • Le Vasseur Eco Resort

    Resort in Anse Takamaka, Praslin

    Le Vasseur Eco Resort, formerly Iles des Palmes, is an eco resort of 18 Creole-style beach bungalows at Anse Takamaka, towards the eastern end of Praslin. It sits on an old plantation of more than 180 acres and has an adults' pool, a children's pool, kayaking and the La Buse restaurant.

    • Self-catering
    • Pool
    Check availability on Booking.com

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  • Maison Vue des Iles

    Villa in Anse La Blague, Praslin

    Maison Vue des Iles is a private self-catering villa at Anse La Blague, Baie Sainte Anne, on Praslin's east coast. The owners describe Creole architecture, a plunge pool with sea views and direct access to the beach, and the tourism board lists it for up to six guests.

    • Beachfront
    • Families
    • Self-catering
    • Pool

  • Savy's Place

    Self-catering in Au Cap, Baie Ste Anne, Praslin

    Two sea-facing self-catering apartments on the shore at Au Cap, on Praslin's east coast near Baie Ste Anne. The owners offer daily housekeeping and can arrange transfers, car hire and boat trips.

    • Beachfront
    • Honeymoon
    • Self-catering

  • Hotel L'Archipel

    Hotel in Anse Gouvernement, Praslin

    Hotel L'Archipel is a 32-room hotel at Anse Gouvernement, at the eastern end of Côte d'Or bay on Praslin's north-east coast, with a beach reserved for hotel guests. It has an infinity pool, two restaurants and a hillside garden, and offers in-room spa treatments instead of an on-site spa.

    • Beachfront
    • Luxury
    • Families
    • Pool
    Check availability on Booking.com

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Questions

When is it safe to swim at Anse La Blague?
SeyVillas advises low tide, when the water is shallow and calm. At high tide it is deep and the currents can make swimming dangerous.
Does Anse La Blague get seaweed?
SeyVillas reports seaweed from October to April.

Sources

Details last verified 16 September 2026.