GRAND ANSE LA DIGUE

GRAND ANSE

Beach in the east of La Digue




Things to know about the GRAND ANSE:

Grand Anse - the big bay. Like almost all beaches on La Digue a beautiful photo motive. The sand is finest light powder sand. The sea drops steeply in parts and there is often a strong surf with life-threatening undercurrents. Bathing is not recommended there, especially during the south-east monsoon! On weekends, however, you can often see a few young local men surfing.
There is hardly any shade here.

The picturesque beach is surrounded by large granite rocks, but unfortunately the sea here is not suitable for swimming due to the huge waves, and warning signs on the beach explicitly point out the dangers. Although the sea here may seem inviting, there are strong undercurrents with dangerous undertow effects - so don't be tempted! - How to get there: Turn right at the boat landing at La Passe and follow the main road to the turn-off opposite the school. Turn left, pass the Zerof restaurant (on your left), then turn right and follow the road until you reach Grand' Anse beach.

Grand Anse is the starting point for hikes to Petite Anse, Anse Cocos and Anse Caiman. The way there is signposted.

Directions:
Starting from the port of La Passe, cycle south along the coastal road. At the crossroads after the Gregoires pizzeria and the STC supermarket, take the fork to the left. Shortly before the next junction, you cross a river and go uphill for a few metres, then take the right turn and follow the road. It goes uphill in stages and a little steeper downhill again. The tarred road ends and one follows the sand road for a few hundred metres up to the restaurant.
There is ample parking space for your bike.
Travel time by bike is 30-45 minutes.
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