Grand Anse

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Grand Anse

Unleash your wild side at Grand Anse: La Digue’s dramatic beach! Granite boulders, wild waves & fiery sunsets await! #UntamedBeauty #LaDigueBeaches #AdventureFound

Location

La Digue Island, southwest coast (near Petite Anse)

Beach Type

Wide beach with deep water and strong currents

Speciality

Dramatic landscape with granite boulders and strong waves, ideal for experienced swimmers and surfers

Activities

Swimming (with caution due to currents), sunbathing, exploring nearby trails, hiking to Anse Cocos and Petite Anse

Grand Anse

Grand Anse is situated on La Digue, lies on the western coast of the larger island of Mahé, and there are very few visitors to visit the beach.

Well, the beach offers very few activities like you can either surf in the ocean or can relax on the white sand enjoying sunbathing.

It is a wild beach and water is very deep here to swim, also the beach is not protected by the coral reef so strong currents occur which is good for surfing but not for swimming.  During the south-east trade winds, the water becomes choppy.

The beach is a good location for the photography with pristine golden white sand, gorgeous scenery along with beautiful clear water. Additionally, there is a restaurant and WCs, that means visitors can spend their whole afternoon.

Most of the visitors refer to come by bike, but it can also be accessed by car or bus. For a rental car, there is small parking, but it is rarely used due to the lack of vehicles on La Digue.

As the Grand Anse is titled as the wild beach that means it is less busy as compared to the other beaches. But still, the gorgeous beauty and a wonderful sandy surface together make it a worth to visit.

Best Time To Visit

  • For the bird watchers, the place is like heaven. During April, it is the breeding season for the birds. The month of October witnessed the migratory birds which make an amazing view.
  • During southeast trade winds, high waves occur and the sea becomes rough.
  • From May to September, the months are favorable for surfing in the ocean
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Tips to visit the place

  • The beach is referred to as wild beach and the water is also very deep, so it is not very safe for swimming.
  • Visitors are only allowed to surf here or visit here for sunbathing. There are very fewer places for shades so can’t visit with the family.
  • Easy to access the Grand Anse by bus or car. Small parking is available close next to the beach.

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

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How to Reach

By Air

Rent a bike for flexibility – it’s the local way to go! From L’Union village, it’s a scenic 20-minute ride on jungle roads.

By Road

Not reachable directly by road. Prepare for an adventure! From Grand Anse village, follow signs for “Union Estate” (15-20 mins). Navigate well-marked paths through the estate towards Anse Fourmis.

By Boat

Private Boat Charter: Splurge on a boat directly to Grand Anse – enjoy the ocean breeze and unique arrival!

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