Anse Lazio, at the north-western tip of Praslin, is the beach that ends up on the postcards — and for once the reality lives up to them. A long arc of fine, pale sand runs between two headlands of rounded granite boulders, backed by takamaka and palm trees, and the water shades from clear to turquoise to deep blue.
It is the natural afternoon after a morning on Curieuse, and it appears on many lists of the world’s finest beaches. Popularity has its price: it is busier than most Seychelles beaches in the middle of the day, so come early or late for the quieter, more magical version.
What to see and do: Anse Lazio
Swim
The bay is usually calm and good for swimming, though waves and currents can pick up when the wind blows from the north-west, roughly December to March. There are no lifeguards; if the sea looks rough, stay in your depth.
Snorkel around the rocks
The granite at both ends of the beach shelters fish and some coral. Go in from the sand and stay close to the rocks.
Eat with a view
A couple of restaurants sit just behind the beach, serving Creole dishes and grilled fish. They can be busy at lunchtime.
How to get to Anse Lazio
- By taxi or hire car from anywhere on Praslin; there is a car park behind the beach. Public buses run as far as Anse Boudin, from where it is a walk over the hill.
- Many land tours, such as the Vallée de Mai & Anse Lazio tour, include an afternoon here.
Insider tips
- Do not leave valuables unattended on the beach or visible in parked cars.
- Shade under the trees goes early — arrive before mid-morning to claim it.
- Bring reef shoes for snorkelling around the rocks.
Best tours & tickets for Anse Lazio
These top-rated experiences pair well with a visit to Anse Lazio:
Small-group land tour from €65 Praslin: Vallée de Mai and Anse Lazio Beach Full-day Tour
The perfect companion to a day on Curieuse. The Vallée de Mai is the other home of the coco de mer — a UNESCO-listed palm forest where you can see the giant nuts on the trees — and the tour ends at Anse Lazio, often called the most beautiful beach on Praslin. Entrance fees: check what is included.
- The coco de mer forest of the Vallée de Mai
- A chance of the Seychelles black parrot
- Afternoon at Anse Lazio
Island tour from €189 Praslin: Tour Valle de Mai, Cote d’Or Museum & Anse Lazio
A day around Praslin at your own pace: the Vallée de Mai palm forest, the small Praslin Museum, a stop on Côte d’Or beach and the afternoon at Anse Lazio. Rated 4.9.
- Vallée de Mai
- Praslin Museum near Côte d’Or
- Swim at Anse Lazio
Full-day boat trip from €79 Praslin: Curieuse & St. Pierre Full-Day Boat Trip with Lunch
The most-reviewed Curieuse trip on GetYourGuide, with close to 1,900 reviews. The classic day: snorkel off the granite islet of St Pierre, land at the ranger station to meet the tortoises, walk through the mangroves to a quiet beach, then eat a barbecue lunch and swim before the boat takes you back to Praslin.
- Giant tortoises and the mangrove walk on Curieuse
- Snorkelling at St Pierre, gear included
- Barbecue lunch on the beach
