ANSE INTENDANCE

The famous and beautiful beach of the Anse Intendance in the south of Mahé offers about 800 meters of powdery white sand and huge breakers. Because there is no protective reef here, the waves are much bigger than on most other beaches of the Islandso that most of the time it is more suitable for surfing than for swimming. During the southeast trade wind the waves can reach frightening heights, but during the northwest trade wind the sea is calmer. This beautiful beach is also very popular for sunbathing.

Here there is a powder-fine light-coloured sandy beach embedded in lush green vegetation with scattered granite rocks and clear turquoise water.
The beach is not protected by a reef in most parts and therefore during the south-east monsoon there are high and powerful waves with currents. The beach is therefore not fully recommended for swimming.