Anse St. Sauveur – Key Features
Long, crescent-shaped beach with white sand and calm waters, offering shade under palm trees, ideal for families and relaxation with stunning views of Mahé Island.
Southern coast of Praslin Island, Seychelles.
Long, crescent-shaped beach with white sand.
Shade provided by palm trees makes it ideal for families and relaxation. Offers beautiful views of Mahé.
Swimming, snorkeling, sunbathing, fishing (limited), and relaxing.
Anse St. Sauveur
Anse St. Sauveur is a small tree-lined beach, situated in the south of Praslin Island, which is the second largest Island in Seychelles.
The beach grabs many passing visitor attractions, but usually remains empty. It has a calm shallow water, ensuring condition, ideal for all kinds of swimmers. The beach doesn’t have strong currents, so there are no worries about strong waves.
Anse St. Sauveur offers a few things to its visitors like snorkeling, swimming, and fishing. Whereas, there is some coral reef, which is awesome to explore the underwater scenic beauty.
Getting to this beautiful beach is fairly simple by both, there are sufficient parking spaces and on the main road, you will find bus stops. The guest staying at other island accommodation can also easily make their way to the Anse St. Sauveur.
The beautiful sand and the view of the largest island Mahé, striking coconut trees present on the beach ensure beautiful scenery, making the perfect spot for photography.
Overall, there are a few amazing options to visit the beach, but ultimately mostly the beach is visited by the passing visitors. The calm and peaceful atmosphere and some facilities make the Anse St. Sauveur beach worth visiting.
Best Time to Visit Anse St. Sauveur
Anse St. Sauveur, located on the quiet southern coast of Praslin, offers a peaceful beach experience with gentle waves and stunning views. The best time to enjoy this beach depends on what you’re looking for:
- Ideal for Swimming & Snorkeling: April to May and September to November bring calm waters and great visibility.
- Great for a Quiet Beach Day: May to October is usually dry with comfortable temperatures and fewer tourists.
- Less Ideal in Windy Season: June to September may have seaweed and choppier waters due to southeast trade winds.
This beach is perfect for those looking to unwind in a quiet, scenic setting away from the crowds.
Tips for Visiting Anse St. Sauveur
Calm, shallow waters make it great for relaxing or wading.
- Bring your own snacks and drinks, as there are limited facilities.
- Wear water shoes if you plan to explore near the rocky edges.
- Ideal for watching the sunset in peace.
- Keep your camera ready—the views are stunning, especially in the golden hour.
If you’re seeking a laid-back beach experience with fewer crowds, this is the perfect spot.
Things to Carry
It depends on the time when you visit, but basically, so the general thing that you may need are as follows:-
Camera
Sun Protection Cream
Hat
Sunglasses
Swimming Costumes
Game Stuff for Playing on Beach
How to Reach Anse St. Sauveur
Anse St. Sauveur is located on the southern coast of Praslin Island. It’s easily accessible by road, and you can reach it via car, bicycle, or local bus.
Fly into Mahé (SEZ) and connect to Praslin (PRI).
The main road runs alongside the beach, offering convenient drop-off points. Public buses are frequent and affordable.
Direct boat access isn’t available, but it’s worth asking around; you never know what options might arise!
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