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Anse Major Beach is located on the Indian ocean and it is in the 18th place out of 111 beaches in the Seychelles region 7.4 km away from its center, the city of Victoria. It is one of the beaches of Bel Ombre settlement, just 3 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.
It is a small bay with crystal turquoise water and pure bright fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, hikers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.
Anse Major Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, showers, toilets. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, snorkeling.
To get to the beach, you need to walk along a mountain trail more than 1km long.
10 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Beau Vallon Beach, which has a rating of 8.7.
Anse Major Beach (Seychelles) is located outside the Bel Ombre settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.
The beach stretches on the coast of the Mahé Island, but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Port Launay 3.2 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Port Launay 2.5 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Port Launay 0.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Port Launay 0.3 km
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Port Launay 1.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Beau Vallon 0.7 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Port Launay 1.3 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Port Launay 1.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Mare Anglaise 0.4 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Port Glaud 0.4 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Glacis 0.3 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Vista do Mar 0.6 km
What to do in Anse Major Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
When it comes to what to do in Anse Major Beach, it's impossible not to mention an insanely popular activity: snorkeling. The coastal waters of the region are full of interesting views, which can be observed through a snorkeling mask. Well, if you do not have the necessary equipment for snorkeling - everything can be purchased at the nearby shops.
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The Anse Major Beach is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Anse Major Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.
The Anse Major Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Anse Major Beach is partially protected from waves.
So the overall recommendation of the Anse Major Beach for swimming is very positive.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
The region of the Anse Major Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
The following features add extra points:
Anse Major Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
The bar is located right on the Anse Major Beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Waacha bar and grill Anse Major is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.
There are 298 places to stay in the Anse Major Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Anse Major Beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Anse Major Beach has no parking spot and you have to overcome a long trail with descent at the end.
There are 4 attractions near Anse Major Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Face Rock located in 1.1 km. See the attractions section for details.
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Exceptional beauty, Picturesque, Easy access
Anse Kerlan 2.1 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Exceptional beauty, Picturesque
Vista do Mar 29.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Exceptional beauty, Picturesque, Easy access
Baie Lazare 0.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Exceptional beauty, Picturesque
Baie Sainte Anne 10.4 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Exceptional beauty
Baie Sainte Anne 10.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Exceptional beauty, Picturesque
Baie Sainte Anne 10.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Exceptional beauty, Picturesque, Easy access, White fine sand
Baie Lazare 1.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White fine sand
Baie Sainte Anne 2.6 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Exceptional beauty, Picturesque, Easy access
Anse Kerlan 1.7 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Exceptional beauty
Baie Sainte Anne 9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Exceptional beauty, Picturesque, Easy access
Anse Boudin 1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Vista do Mar 0.9 km
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