Grand Anse beach

The coast is long and wide, covered with white fine sand. The coastline is 3 km away. There are high waves and stunning views. Grand Anse is the largest and longest beach on the island, surrounded by high granite rocks. It is dangerous to swim in the sea, there are appropriate and warning signs everywhere. Sometimes the weather seems quite and calm, but the ocean is deceptive-there are strong undercurrents. On the beach you can hide from the sun in the shade of rocks and palm trees until lunch only, after lunch only between the stones.

Infrastructure is poorly developed, in the western part of the beach. There are several hotels, guesthouses, shops and restaurants. Grand Anse is a place where people come to admire spectacular views, and it is a place for those who are looking for inspiration.

When is it better to go

The Seychelles archipelago is located in the subequatorial climatic zone, which is characterized by stable sunny weather with little rainfall, without cyclones and sudden changes in daily and seasonal temperatures. The heat characteristic of the equator is tempered by the Indian Ocean. Air temperature ranges from + 27-33 °C.

• From December to April, the northeastern monsoons dominate the Seychelles. It is quite hot and humid, with heavy rains. Air temperature reaches a maximum. Water in the ocean warms up to + 30 °C.
• From June to October, the islands are in the grip of southeast monsoons. Humidity decreases significantly, the temperature is + 27-29 °C.
• The best time for swimming, diving, snorkeling is October and November, as well as the period from February to May.
• For surfing and sailing, it is advisable to set out from October to March.