Praslin & La Digue

Grand Anse (Fond de l'Anse)

A long, open bay on Praslin's south-west coast beside Grand Anse village, with shallow water, shops and restaurants close by and easy bus access. Seaweed is reported from May to September, and parts of the sand go under at high tide.

Last verified 16 September 2026

The beach

Grand Anse is the long bay on Praslin's south-west coast, next to the village of the same name. SeyVillas and Tourism Seychelles describe it under the name Fond de l'Anse, and SeyVillas gives its length as about 2 km. Guesthouses, shops, takeaways and restaurants sit along the road behind it.

Getting there

The main road and Praslin's bus route run behind the beach, and there is parking beside the road and at hotels. Many visitors staying nearby simply walk down.

In the water

The bay is shallow with generally small waves, and parts of the beach disappear at high tide. Tourism Seychelles calls the water shallow enough to swim without problems; the SeyVillas south-west Praslin page describes the long, quiet beach as good for walks but not ideal for swimming at all times. SeyVillas reports seaweed from May to September. Snorkelling and windsurfing equipment can be rented from establishments nearby.

Around the bay

SeyVillas notes that boat trips to Curieuse, home to giant tortoises, are popular from this side of the island, following the coast around Praslin.

Best for

  • Long beach walks (SeyVillas south-west Praslin guide)
  • Staying close to shops and restaurants (SeyVillas)
  • Windsurfing and snorkelling (Tourism Seychelles; SeyVillas)

Getting there

Walk from nearby accommodation, drive (parking by the main road and at hotels) or take Praslin's bus, which runs along the road behind the beach (SeyVillas).

Facilities

Restaurants, takeaways and shops at various points along the beach, snorkelling and windsurfing rentals from nearby establishments, and plenty of shade (SeyVillas).

Swimming

Shallow water with generally calm, small waves; some parts of the beach disappear at high tide; seaweed present from May to September (SeyVillas beach page). Tourism Seychelles says the water is shallow enough to swim without problems, while the SeyVillas south-west Praslin page says it is not ideal for swimming at all times.

Snorkelling

SeyVillas and Tourism Seychelles describe the bay as good for snorkelling; rentals are available nearby (SeyVillas).

Map of Grand Anse (Fond de l'Anse)

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Grand Anse (Fond de l'Anse)

Map of Grand Anse (Fond de l'Anse) with nearby beaches and places to stayCoastline © OpenStreetMap contributors. Positions are approximate.
The 36 places on this map

Places to stay near Grand Anse (Fond de l'Anse)

  • Villas De Mer Hotel

    Hotel in Amitié, Praslin

    Villas De Mer Hotel is a family-run hotel of 12 rooms directly on Amitié beach on Praslin's south coast, a few minutes from Praslin airport. It has a pool and a beachside restaurant and bar, and looks towards Cousin and Cousine islands.

    • Beachfront
    • Families
    • Pool
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  • Bijoutier Apartments

    Apartment in Amitié / Grand Anse, Praslin

    Contemporary self-catering apartments with a pool and balconies at Amitié on Praslin, a few steps from Grand Anse beach and a short drive from the airport. No children under 12.

    • Self-catering
    • Pool
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  • Villas des Alizes

    Guesthouse in Amitié, Grand Anse, Praslin

    A small beachfront guesthouse at Amitié on Grand Anse beach, on Praslin's west coast, with beach suites, a pool-view room and a two-bedroom garden villa around a small pool. Most units are self-catering, and breakfast can be added.

    • Beachfront
    • Couples
    • Families
    • Self-catering
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  • Villa Confort

    Guesthouse in Amitié, Praslin

    A family-run guesthouse at Amitié on Praslin, close to the airport, with guest rooms and a garden pool. The whole five-bedroom house can also be booked, and the beach at Amitié is about 200 m away.

    • Families
    • Pool
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  • Ocean Jewels

    Self-catering in Amitié, Praslin

    Ocean Jewels is a complex of four self-catering apartments and two small villas in a large tropical garden at Amitié, on Praslin's west coast, with a sandy path to Grand Anse beach about 50 m away. Breakfast can be added on request.

    • Beachfront
    • Couples
    • Families
    • Self-catering
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  • Villa Aya

    Villa in Amitié, Praslin

    Four self-catering villas of different sizes in a garden with a shared pool at Amitié, on Praslin's west coast, about 150 m from Grand Anse beach. The owners say the largest takes up to seven, and SeyVillas lists a free airport transfer on request.

    • Families
    • Self-catering
    • Pool
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  • La Modestie Guest House

    Guesthouse in Amitié, Grand Anse, Praslin

    A guesthouse at Amitié, in the Grand Anse area of Praslin, with seven air-conditioned rooms and three self-catering apartments in a garden. Grand Anse beach, local shops and the bus stop are within walking distance.

    • Families
    • Self-catering

  • Villa Laure

    Self-catering in Grand Anse, Praslin

    Two self-catering two-bedroom villas, Villa Laure and Villa Lil, in a garden at Grand Anse on Praslin's west coast, about 260 metres from the beach. Each has its own kitchen, veranda and air conditioning.

    • Families
    • Self-catering
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  • Le Tropique Villa

    Villa in Amitié / Grand Anse, Praslin

    Le Tropique Villa is a beachfront self-catering property at Amitié, Grand Anse, on Praslin's west coast, with Creole-style garden and sea-view villas, beach loungers, pedalos and breakfast on request.

    • Beachfront
    • Self-catering
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Where to stay on Praslin

Questions

Is Grand Anse on Praslin good for swimming?
It is shallow and usually calm, but parts of the beach go under at high tide and SeyVillas reports seaweed from May to September. SeyVillas' area guide says it is good for walks but not ideal for swimming at all times.
Is Fond de l'Anse the same as Grand Anse?
SeyVillas and Tourism Seychelles describe the Grand Anse beach under the name Fond de l'Anse.

Sources

Details last verified 16 September 2026.