Location and character
Anse Lazio lies at the northern end of Praslin, the second largest island of the Seychelles. It is the very image of a dream beach and is often listed in various magazines among the top 10 beaches in the world. Fine, powdery sand, lush green vegetation and crystal-clear water define the bay.
The bay is crescent-shaped and about 600 m long. Large granite boulders frame both ends. Because the beach is so well known, it gets crowded during the day. If you arrive before 9 am, you will often have it almost to yourself.
Getting there
| Route | Effort | Important |
|---|---|---|
| Car from Baie Ste Anne ferry terminal | just under 30 minutes | Parking is paid, often full at weekends and around midday |
| Bus to Anse Boudin | Bus stop at the turning circle, then 20–30 minutes on foot | The bus does not go as far as the beach |
| On foot from Anse Georgette | about 1 hour | demanding forest path |
By car
From the harbour, drive through Baie Ste Anne and keep following the coast road north. In the village of Cote d'Or, take the left turn at the MCB Bank and continue along the main road. At Villa Manoir, turn right over the hill towards Anse Lazio. Take care over the last few hundred metres: the sign for Zimbabwe and Anse Lazio is hard to spot in several places.
There is parking shortly before the beach. Parking costs SCR 100 per vehicle per day (as of November 2026), and card payment is reportedly accepted. If you drive to the very end of the road, you will park in a guarded spot right at Le Chevalier. According to visitors, the fee is offset against a meal in the restaurant there. Ask on site whether this still applies. The car park is not large and fills up mainly around midday.
By bus
SPTC bus routes 61 and 62 run as far as Anse Boudin. This is the terminus, where the bus turns around at Villa Manoir. Alternatively, take route 62 to Zimbabwe, get off there and walk over the hill for about 20 to 30 minutes. The way back is uphill and almost without shade, so do not plan it for the hottest part of the day.
SPTC is cashless: you need a travel card or pay by app. At weekends and on public holidays, considerably fewer buses run. Current timetables are available from the Seychelles Public Transport Corporation. You can read more about travelling by bus on the page Travelling by bus in the Seychelles.
Swimming and snorkelling
The sea floor slopes gently. Swimming conditions are often excellent, but waves can get high, as there is no protective reef. Visitors and locals report currents, especially in the windy period of the north-west monsoon. The fact box above shows which months are usually calm.
Lifeguards are on duty 7 days a week from about 9.30 am to about 5.30 pm. Visitors say, however, that cover is not always continuous. So do not rely on it, and keep an eye on the flags yourself.
The ends of the beach, lined with granite rocks, are good for snorkelling. In calm weather visibility is good, and you may see turtles and rays, among other things. Bring your own mask and snorkel, as hiring them on the beach is not reliable.
Facilities
Takamaka trees and palms provide plenty of shade, even right by the water. According to recent reports, sun loungers and parasols are rented out at times, so agree the price beforehand.
On the west side of the beach there are 2 smaller stretches of sand. Slightly hidden in the woods there is also the “Honesty Bar”, run by a German-Seychellois couple. You can get cold drinks here. You help yourself and pay on trust, so small change is useful.
The “Le Chevalier Bay Restaurant” serves lunch and has a souvenir shop. According to the restaurant, it is open daily: breakfast 8.30 to 10.30 am, lunch 11 am to 3.30 pm, dinner only with a reservation and deposit made by 4 pm. The restaurant at the start of the beach, which was still under construction on earlier visits, has since opened. Travel reports mostly call it Bon Bon Plume. The toilets belong to the restaurants and are intended primarily for guests.
Aldabra giant tortoises live behind the car park. Keep your distance, and do not feed or stroke them. Fresh fruit is sold by vendors near the car park, often cheaper than on the beach.
Tips and surroundings
From here you can walk to Anse Georgette. The walk takes about an hour and is demanding. Access to Anse Georgette is regulated and, according to current information, requires registration in advance, so check before setting out. Other beaches nearby are Anse Boudin, Anse Possession and Anse Kerlan. By car, the Vallée de Mai and Anse Volbert / Côte d’Or combine easily with a visit here. You will find more beaches under Dream beaches in the Seychelles.
