Beach "Anse Intendance"

Mahé
Anse Intendance, Mahé
Swimming
Surfing
Restaurant
Shade
Parking
Bus stop
Video
Photo-friendly

Highlights:

The powder-fine white sand, the thickly-vegetated mountain backdrop, the perfect turquoise water, and the imposing granite formations make Anse Intendance a real postcard image. The incredible beauty of the location makes it no wonder that Anse Intendance is, for many, one of the most breathtaking beaches in the Seychelles.

Facts:

  • 1000m x 25m - some visitors
  • Water gets deep quite quickly - seaweed from June to September
  • Normal tide - high waves
  • Beautiful wild beach on Mahé
  • Great for photographs

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At a Glance:

  • Spectacular wild beach in the south of Mahé that ranks among the most beautiful on the island.
  • Due to the lack of offshore coral reef, the ocean gets deep quickly here. Swimming can also be dangerous between May and September.
  • Easy to reach with the bus or car. There are parking spaces next to the beach, and the bus stop is just a few minutes away.
  • Numerous palm trees offer protection from the sun, although watch out for falling coconuts!

Description:

Anse Intendance is a well-known wild beach in the south of Mahé, the largest Seychelles island. This breathtaking white sandy beach is framed on each side by incredible granite formations, and ranks among the most beautiful spots on the island, if not the whole world. Thankfully, getting to the beach via car or bus is really simple. The bus stop is located just a few minutes from the sand, and there are also parking spaces nearby. There is a small beach bar, which sells a few snacks and some cold drinks to keep you ticking over while you enjoy the beach. The fine, white, sandy beach, in combination with the thickly-vegetated mountain backdrob, the turquoise water, and the imposing granite formations create a picture-book backdrop to the beach. There is no offshore coral reef to protect the bay from the open ocean, so the water does get deep quite quickly, and during the south-east trade wind (May to September), large waves can strike the beach, making swimming dangerous for most people. The locals often enjoy surfing in the bay, as the conditions can be perfect for surfboards and bodyboards. Besides that, the beach is always excellent for sunbathing, and the numerous palm trees provide relief from the sun when you want a break. That said, watch out for falling coconuts, which can be rather dangerous! Anse Intendance ranks among the most beautiful beaches in the Seychelles, and, for many, it compares favourably with anything worldwide. Even though it is not always possible to swim here, the beach offers almost everything that you’d expect from a postcard location. During the months where you can’t swim, the bay is the ideal location for a romantic picnic on the incredible sand, and a great place to enjoy the sunset over the ocean.

Nearby restaurants

Nearby accommodation:

Villa Gazebo

Villa · Mahé · Takamaka
3.0 of 5 1 Reviews
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Distance: 0.76 km
Rooms: 1
Pers.: 2 - 6
Beach: 600 m
Villa
For 2 people / night
€ 180 - € 225
Service: B

Takamaka Sky Villas

Guesthouse · Mahé · Takamaka
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Distance: 0.81 km
Rooms: 3
Pers.: 2
Beach: 650 m
Studio
For 2 people / night
€ 85
Service: B&B

Takamaka Green Village

Guesthouse · Mahé · Takamaka
4.5 of 5 138 Reviews
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Distance: 0.98 km
Rooms: 12
Pers.: 1 - 4
Beach: 500 m
Standard Double Room with Kingsize Bed
For 2 people / night
€ 170 - € 190
Service: B&B

Coté Sud

Apartment · Mahé · Takamaka
4.5 of 5 48 Reviews
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Distance: 1.34 km
Rooms: 3
Pers.: 2 - 4
Beach: 1500 m
Apartment il Girasole
For 2 people / night
€ 113
Service: B

Domaine Desaubin Luxury Villas

Guesthouse · Mahé · Takamaka
4.0 of 5 2 Reviews
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Distance: 1.74 km
Rooms: 3
Pers.: 1 - 2
Beach: 50 m
Deluxe Villa with 1 Bedroom
For 2 people / night
€ 220
Service: B

Tandif Villa Sea View

Guesthouse · Mahé · Takamaka
5.0 of 5 1 Reviews
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Distance: 2.57 km
Rooms: 5
Pers.: 2
Beach: 300 m
Jackfruit
For 2 people / night
€ 65
Service: B

Lazare Picault Hotel

Small Hotel · Mahé · Takamaka
4.0 of 5 100 Reviews
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Distance: 2.57 km
Rooms: 12
Pers.: 1 - 6
Beach: 100 m
Standard Room
For 2 people / night
€ 175
Service: B&B

Bougainvillea

Apartment · Mahé · Takamaka
4.4 of 5 9 Reviews
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Distance: 2.72 km
Rooms: 6
Pers.: 4 - 10
Beach: 1500 m
Apartment Frangipani
For 4 people / night
€ 167 - € 185
Service: B
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Distance: 2.77 km
Rooms: 30
Pers.: 1 - 2
Beach: 10 m
King Deluxe Room with Ocean View
For 2 people / night
€ 300 - € 600
Service: B&B

Captain's Villa

Guesthouse · Mahé · Anse Royale
4.5 of 5 147 Reviews
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Distance: 2.84 km
Rooms: 9
Pers.: 2 - 5
Beach: 100 m
Double Room with Balcony or Terrace
For 2 people / night
€ 112 - € 128
Service: B
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