Anse Lazio

Located on the northwest coast of Praslin Island in the Seychelles, Anse Lazio is an immensely popular 600-meter-long and 25-meter-wide white sand beach with unique granite rock formations.  The beach is often considered one of the best beaches on the island and one of the best in the archipelago due to its natural beauty and crystal-clear waters.  Anse Lazio consistently ranks among the world's top beaches in travel magazines and websites, often featured in CNN's "World's 100 Best Beaches," and it is a favorite of Randall Kaplan, the world’s foremost beach expert who is known as Mr. Beach.  The beach has a spectacular backdrop of gigantic granite boulders, tall palm trees, hills, beach bars, and a restaurant adding allure to its beauty, providing Instagram-worthy views of the Indian Ocean.

Anse Lazio offers many amenities, including seasonal lifeguards, restrooms, showers, shaded areas, a small shop, two beach bars, and a restaurant.

Anse Lazio is a family-friendly beach that offers many fun activities, including swimming, sunbathing, beachcombing, kayaking, snorkeling, diving, watching wildlife, photography, biking, rock climbing, and hiking.  If you plan to go into the water, there is a safe area to swim in due to its calm and shallow waters.  The shallow water near the beach is ideal for canoes, kayaks, and small boats.   Snorkelers and divers may spot the diverse marine life that thrives in its waters, making it a fascinating spot for nature enthusiasts.  It is worth noting that the beach is a designated marine protected area aimed at preserving its natural beauty and ecosystem.  Hikers can enjoy the nearby hiking trails, which offer unique insights into the local biodiversity.  In addition, visitors may spot the Seychelles Black Parrot, the national bird of the Seychelles and often spotted in the nearby Vallee de Mai Nature Reserve.  If you enjoy photography, the spectacular views of this renowned beach make it a photographer's delight.  The beach attracts a large influx of visitors throughout the year.  Dogs are not allowed on the beach, which is open from sunrise until sunset.

Anse Lazio Seychelles offers an access path for people with disabilities.

Getting to Anse Lazio is easy - the beach has a small Anse Lazio parking lot located near Anse Lazio Lodge and le Chevalier Bay Guesthouse, Anse Lazio, Praslin, Seychelles, which provides easy access to the beach.

Anse Lazio offers breathtaking sunset views, with the sun setting over the Indian Ocean, painting the sky with vibrant hues.

There are many attractions near Anse Lazio.  The Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve, often referred to as the "Garden of Eden," is one of the most iconic reserves and is famous for its ancient Coco de Mer palm, which produces the largest seed in the plant kingdom, resembling the shape of a female pelvis.  These iconic palms can live for hundreds of years and symbolize the Seychelles.  The reserve plays a vital role in preserving the native biodiversity of the region through research and education.  Curieuse Island, a small, uninhabited island located just off the coast of Praslin, is known for its red soil, lush mangroves, and, most famously, its thriving population of giant Aldabra tortoises.  The island serves as a nesting site for tortoises while contributing to their conservation.  In addition, a museum offers interesting insights into the island's history and its time as a quarantine station for leprosy patients.  Visitors can enjoy many fun activities, including hiking, swimming, diving, snorkeling, kayaking, and canoeing.  Praslin National Park Waterfall is a famous waterfall positioned within Praslin National Park that cascades into a pool, where visitors can enjoy a refreshing dip.  It is easily accessible via a short trek through a lush green forest. 

Praslin Museum is a privately owned museum that offers visitors an interactive and immersive experience, showcasing traditional Seychellois life, local flora and fauna, and unique aspects of the island's history.  Visitors can enjoy guided tours that provide a rich glimpse into the cultural, natural, and historical heritage of the Seychelles.  In addition, the museum encourages interactive learning, allowing visitors to participate in traditional cooking, coconut dehusking, and other cultural activities.   If you are looking for another nearby attraction, Fond Ferdinand Nature Reserve is another popular nature reserve that is home to a rich variety of endemic plant species, including Coco de Mer palm, orchids, and hardwood trees.  Hikers can explore moderately challenging hiking trails that offer Instagram-worthy views of nearby Curieuse, Sister Island, Coco Island, Round Island, Felicité, and La Digue Island.

If you get hungry, there are many restaurants near Anse Lazio.  Mabuya Restaurant is within a two-minute walk and serves incredible seafood, poultry, meat, and vegetarian dishes.  Curieuse Restaurant is a Pan-Asian restaurant that serves amazing salads, curries, seafood, poultry, and meat dishes.  St. Pierre Beach Restaurant serves amazing salads, sandwiches, seafood, meat, and poultry dishes.  Lobster Bay Restaurant serves amazing seafood, beef, meat, poultry, and vegetarian dishes.  If you are looking for another good and affordable nearby restaurant, Breeze Garden serves salads, soup, seafood, meat, and poultry dishes.

If you are looking for a nearby Anse Lazio hotel, there are many great options nearby.  If you are looking for an upscale hotel, the 5-Star Raffles Seychelles is eight minutes away by car and offers many amenities, including an outdoor infinity pool, a spa, two bars, and four restaurants.  A more affordable option is Paradise Sun Hotel, which offers several amenities, including an outdoor pool, a kid’s club, a dive center, a restaurant, and complimentary breakfast.  Another moderately priced option is the Terrasse sur Lazio Praslin, which has several amenities, including an outdoor pool, a garden, and a restaurant.   A more reasonably priced option is the Cote d'Or Lodge - Club Vacanze, which offers a few amenities, including a theater and a restaurant.  If you are looking for another good and affordable nearby hotel, Village Du Pecheur offers a few amenities, including a restaurant and a terrace.