Anse Major beach
Anse Major is a wild and isolated beach located in a narrow the same named bay between granite cliffs on the Northwest coast of Mahe Island, which is reached by a hiking trail through the Seychelles Morne National Park.
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Beach description
Anse Major is 200m long and covered with fine white sand. Granite cliffs divide the territory into two parts. In the West, the width of the beach reaches 30 m, the Eastern section with a length of about 60 m narrows to 10 m. Close to the shore on three sides, rises a dense tropical forest. The descent is smooth and the sea bottom is sandy. Here is quite shallow. Cliffs and the forest protect the shore from winds and waves. The beach is perfect for calm rest, swimming, sunbathing and snorkeling. The beach is equipped with a canopy and a toilet.
The beach is almost empty, because it's difficult to reach. It's able to do by sea taxi or boat. Walking path to one end will yake no less than 1.5 hours, so it's better to take food, drinks and necessary equipment for snorkeling with. Bringing children is not advised.
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.