Praslin & La Digue

Anse Possession

A reef-protected bay on Praslin's north-east coast facing Curieuse, with shallow water and a drop-off about 300 m out. Guesthouses and fishing boats gather at the east end; the west end is quieter. Easy roadside parking.

Last verified 16 September 2026

The beach

Anse Possession sits between Anse Pasquière and Anse Petite Cour on Praslin's north-east coast, looking across to Curieuse. SeyVillas gives its length as around 500 m. Its shoreline forms part of the southern boundary of the Curieuse Marine National Park, as set out in the park's designation order.

Getting there

The road runs beside the beach with plenty of roadside parking, according to SeyVillas. Small guesthouses and self-catering places cluster at the east end, and several serve dinner on request. The Pasquière trail from Grand Anse also comes out here.

In the water

Coral reef keeps the surface calm, and SeyVillas puts the drop-off about 300 m from shore, which makes the bay suitable for families. It advises watching for stingrays early in the morning. In bad weather the tide can cover the beach and waves can reach the road. Seaweed tends to appear after heavy rain and during the north-west trade winds.

Crowds

Local fishermen work from the busier east end. SeyVillas suggests the west end for a quieter day.

Park rules

Marine park regulations make it an offence to take or disturb animals, shells or plants, or remove sand or rock, within the park.

Best for

  • Families wanting shallow, sheltered water (SeyVillas)
  • A quieter stretch at the west end (SeyVillas)
  • Views of Curieuse (Tourism Seychelles)

Getting there

By car, with plenty of parking along the adjacent road; on foot from guesthouses at the east end (SeyVillas). The Pasquière trail from Grand Anse heads north to Anse Possession (SeyVillas hiking guide).

Facilities

Guesthouses and self-catering accommodation at the east end, many serving dinner on request; plenty of natural shade (SeyVillas).

Swimming

Shallow, reef-protected water with the drop-off about 300 m from shore, suitable for families (SeyVillas). Watch for stingrays early in the morning. In bad weather the tide can cover the beach and waves can reach the road. Seaweed is usually present after heavy rainfall and during the north-west trade winds (SeyVillas). The shoreline lies on the boundary of the Curieuse Marine National Park, where taking or disturbing marine life, shells or sand is prohibited (National Parks (Curieuse Marine) Designation Order and Regulations).

Snorkelling

SeyVillas lists snorkelling among the activities in the shallow, reef-protected water; Tourism Seychelles notes coral ridges around the bay.

Map of Anse Possession

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Anse Possession

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

  • Villa Zananas

    Villa in Anse Possession, Praslin

    A three-bedroom self-catering beach house at Anse Possession on Praslin's north coast, looking across to Curieuse. Built in 2015, it sleeps up to eight, and the beach is across the coast road about 20 metres away.

    • Families
    • Self-catering

  • Hideaway Holiday Apartments

    Self-catering in Anse Possession, Praslin

    Hideaway Holiday Apartments is a family-run group of self-catering apartments and a wooden chalet on the beach at Anse Possession, on Praslin's north coast facing Curieuse. The owners say the bus stops outside.

    • Beachfront
    • Self-catering
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  • Chalets Anse Possession

    Chalet in Anse Possession, Praslin

    Self-catering chalets at Anse Possession on Praslin's north coast, which the owners describe as beachfront, each with a private balcony, air conditioning and wifi. The owners say the island's most visited area is within walking distance.

    • Beachfront
    • Families
    • Self-catering
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  • Villa Face Mer

    Apartment in Anse Possession, Praslin

    Villa Face Mer is a two-storey block of holiday apartments at Anse Possession on Praslin's north coast, with sea-view balconies. Anse Possession beach is across the road.

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  • The Marine Park Cottage

    Self-catering in Anse Possession, Praslin

    The Marine Park Cottage is a pair of self-catering cottages in a garden at Anse Possession on Praslin's north coast, a short walk from the beach. The tourism board lists air conditioning, free wifi and free parking.

    • Self-catering

  • Villa Milou

    Self-catering in Anse Possession, Praslin

    A four-bedroom self-catering villa at Anse Possession on Praslin's north coast. The tourism board describes it as overlooking the beach; rooms have air conditioning and sea or garden views, and daily maid service is available. It shares its owners and phone number with the neighbouring Villa Kass.

    • Families
    • 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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  • Villa Kass

    Villa in Anse Possession, Praslin

    Two self-catering villas with air-conditioned bedrooms, kitchens and verandas at Anse Possession, Praslin, about 2 km from Anse Volbert village, with boat trips and car hire arranged on request.

    • Families
    • Self-catering
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Where to stay on Praslin

Questions

Is Anse Possession good for children?
SeyVillas describes it as family-friendly, with shallow reef-protected water and the drop-off about 300 m out. It advises watching for stingrays early in the morning.
When does Anse Possession get seaweed?
SeyVillas says seaweed usually appears after heavy rain and during the north-west trade winds.

Sources

Details last verified 16 September 2026.