Anse Louis

Mahé


To the north of Anse à la Mouche the coast is a bit less glamorous but appealing nonetheless. If you can find access to Anse Louis, where the superswish Maia Luxury Resort lies, you'll be rewarded with a superlative beach of singular, quiet beauty.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Mahé attractions

1. Anse Soleil

2.07 MILES

The idyllic little beach of Anse Soleil is a pocket-sized paradise. You can pause here for lunch – there's a beach restaurant – but beware, you may never…

2. Kot Man-Ya

2.4 MILES

Worth a look if you're in the area, this lovely vivid garden, overseen by a retired Seychelles diplomat, has all manner of exotic, tropical flowers on…

3. Le Jardin du Roi

2.55 MILES

Located 2km up in the hills above Anse Royale, this lush spice garden owes its existence to Pierre Poivre, the French spice entrepreneur. There is a self…

4. Petite Anse

2.64 MILES

This pristine curve of white sand is accessible via the Four Seasons Resort; wait at the gate and a buggy will take you down to the beach. Come late…

5. Takamaka Bay

3.01 MILES

On this popular tour you learn the story behind the island's main distillery and about the rum-making process. The tour runs for between 30 and 45 minutes…

7. Fairyland Beach

3.24 MILES

Most of the Seychelles' postcard-stunning beaches are on Praslin and La Digue, but Fairyland Beach when seen from the south is a real looker, with a…

8. Grande Anse

3.49 MILES

Grande Anse is an immense swathe of sand that glimmers with a fierce but utterly enchanting beauty. No other beach provides the same opportunities for…

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