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Carana Beach is located on the Indian ocean and it is in the 44th place out of 111 beaches in the Seychelles region 6.3 km away from its center, the city of Victoria. It is one of the beaches of La Retraite settlement, just 2.1 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area with very picturesque views, 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 sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
A significant part of the beach has a restricted access. The beach facilities are only available to hotel guests. Their list includes. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
5 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Top Soleil Beach, which has a rating of 8.5.
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Carana Beach is located in Seychelles within La Retraite, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.
The beach stretches on the coast of the Mahé Island, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
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Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.9 (Very good)
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Cascade 5.3 km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Carana Beach?
The Carana 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 is rocky, so special footwear is highly recommended.
What are the key activities at Carana Beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Carana 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.
Is the Carana Beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
The waves in the Carana Beach are usually strong.
There are few boats in the bay.
Is the Carana Beach good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is partly a hotel beach, part of the territory belongs to the hotel, and the rest of the beach is open to everyone. Only hotel guests have access to the entire infrastructure. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Carana Beach secluded and good for relaxing?
The region of the Carana Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
The following features add extra points:
- Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature
- Mountains/hills in the vicinity
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Carana Beach?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Carana Beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Coco Loco pool bar is the closest place located 2400 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Carana Beach?
There are 294 places to stay in the Carana Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Carana Beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Carana Beach from parking?
The Carana Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
Are there any attractions nearby Carana Beach?
There are 3 attractions near Carana Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are North East Point located in 1.1 km. See the attractions section for details.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
La Retraite, check other popular beaches
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
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Port Launay 0.3 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
