About Anjouan

The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent sandy beaches of Anjouan attract more and more tourists yearly. The crystal turquoise color of the seawater sets the level of your vacation somewhere between stunning and perfect. So if you are looking for the perfect sea, this is your place!

La Plage SOMBHE

Akibani 3.4 km
Good
7.7
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Large low tide • Distant parking
0.5 Amenities index

Al Amal Plage

Mutsamudu 1.5 km
Good
7.4
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Crowded in season • Large low tide
3 Amenities index

Plage de Moya

Moya 0.5 km
Good
7.3
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Turquoise pure water • Distant parking
0.5 Amenities index

Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 3 beaches in the region.

Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Anjouan, they are as follows:

  • The region's beaches are mainly narrow, quite short and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of bright color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is gentle, which is very good for kids. There are 3 such beaches.
  • An important clarification, 2 beaches in the region have a long intertidal zone, which means that during low tide hours you may have to travel a considerable distance. This is also something to consider if you don't want to suddenly be in the water at high tide.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Anjouan is less than 500 meters. 3 beaches are relatively easy to access.

Wild beaches with no infrastructure dominate the coastline of Anjouan however, even here you can find a beach with a standard set of accessories: sun beds, umbrellas, restaurants, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Anjouan's beaches

Plage de Moya
10 Zephyr Alaric Asher

You are invited to visit Moya beach.

La Plage SOMBHE
10 Fardizzle

Touristic guide

There are few offers for accommodation in the beach area, so finding a suitable place to stay can be a problem. You can use the map search to get more information about this.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Anjouan? In total there are 3 beaches and the most popular is La Plage SOMBHE.