Anse Royale beach

Anse Royale is a beach in a large Bay on the South-Eastern shore of Mahe, which is located on the territory of the city of the same name, 11 km from the airport. People can get there by bus, taxi or car. Near there is a big parking and a bus stop.

Beach description

On the shore covered with fine sand, 1.5 km long and 15 m wide, huge boulders are randomly piled up, which divide the beach line into many sections. To the shore looms the dense thickets. The descent into water is smooth and the sea bottom is sandy mixed with pebbles. The water is calm, the waves are low. It's quite windy. From the shore there is a view of a small picturesque island, to which tourists get by swimming. Anse Royale is a great place for holiday with children. In the evenings locals throw parties on the shore. Near the beach there are many cafes, bars and restaurants. In the coastal shops you can buy or rent equipment for snorkeling, scuba diving, fishing.

There is a coral reef near the shore, protecting it from high waves. Anse Royale is very popular among snorkelers, divers and scuba divers. In the coastal waters hides a rich marine flora and fauna. Colorful tropical fish can be found even in shallow water. It's not recommended to swim far from the shore, because of the underwater streams.

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.

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