05 Aug2026
Beach Anse Lazio Praslin is one of the top beaches of Seychelles and in this article you will find out most important information about it.
Anse Lazio beach is located in the North of Praslin island in the Seychelles.
It’s one of the top beaches in the Seychelles.
But is Anse Lazio also the best beach in the world?
Basic information about beach Anse Lazio Praslin
Together with Anse Georgette, Anse Lazio beach is often called one of the best beaches in the world — and for some, it deserves that.
Anse Lazio and Anse Georgette are the best beaches to visit on Praslin during the South East Monsoon from May to October.
It’s a public beach, free to enter.
Anse Lazio beach is the busiest beach on Praslin. Good reputation means it gets busier than many Seychelles beaches, so to beat the crowds you should arrive early morning (before 9 am).
Anse Lazio is ranked among the world’s top 10 most beautiful beaches on Tripadvisor almost every year.
granite boulders on the right side of beach Anse Georgette Praslin Seychelles
granite boulders beach Anse Lazio Praslin Seychelles
crowded beach Anse Lazio Praslin Seychelles
The sand is soft and white, and the water has a deep clear blue tone when it’s sunny.
No broken corals and almost no small stones in the sea make it very easy and safe for swimming when the current is not too strong.
The water gets deep quickly, so non-swimmers and children should stay very close to the shore.
The waves can be strong at times, but it’s great for swimming when calm.
The sea is usually calmer to the right side of the beach.
Granite rocks frame both ends of the beach, giving it a perfect natural curve, and great photo options.
Quite a lot of shade along the beach makes it good to visit even on hot sunny days.
shade on beach Anse Lazio Praslin Seychelles
Anse Lazio beach acilities:
- There’s a few little bars and restaurants.
- They sell fresh coconuts there.
- No public toilets and no showers along the beach.
- Sunbed rental is possible.
- A small shop with souvenirs and clothes can be found on the right side close to the parking lot.
a youg coconut on beach Anse Lazio Praslin Seychelles
crazy sexy fun traveler on beach Anse Lazio Praslin Seychelles
How to get to Anse Lazio Praslin
You can choose from several ways of transportation:
1. taking a local bus to the last stop called Anse Boudin turning point. There’s no taxis waiting there at the bus stop. Remember that from the last bus stop you need to hike up and down the hills to the beach for approx. 20 to 30 minutes. There’s no sidewalks – you need to walk along the main curvy road. Not a very easy hike but not extremely difficult either. But when raining, it’s no fun, trust me. Or maybe hitchhike one of the cars passing by.
2. taking a taxi which would leave you just a few metres from the beach.
3. renting a car during your Praslin visit. The beach is free to enter but some people are trying to overcharge/lie to tourists when it comes to parking fees. I’ve heard the parking is cheaper and more convenient if you keep going to the left along the beach after the 1st main parking lot on the right.
hiking to beach Anse Lazio Praslin Seychelles from the bus stop
Must do’s on Anse Lazio beach
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Take photos at the granite rocks that make Anse Lazio one of Seychelles’ most photographed spots.
- Take a look at the full stretch of beach seen from the small hill above.
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Swim in the calm morning water before the boats arrive.
- Get a fresh coconut.
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Have lunch at one of the two beach restaurants nearby.
- Relax or read under the palm trees offering just enough shade for a lazy afternoon.
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If not raining, stay for sunset — the light changes the color of the water beautifully.
beach Anse Lazio Praslin Seychelles river
many boats on beach Anse Lazio Praslin Seychelles
What’s near Anse Lazio
Anse Georgette – another famous beach that can be visited from Anse Lazio. If you like hiking, it’s not raining and you have bottled water and time, you can walk to the left end of Anse Lazio and hike from there up the hills to Anse Georgette. I was told it might take around an hour or more. The path might not be well visible at times and it gets slippery, especially after rain, so please be careful. And definitely do not start the hike late afternoon.
Petite Anse Lazio – a small beach to the East of Anse Lazio. You can hike there within a few minutes from Anse Lazio, just go to the right end and up. It’s supposed to be beautiful and quiet, with just a few people. Unfortunately, I did not manage to visit because of heavy rain both times when I planned to go there.
My thoughts about Anse Lazio beach
- With sunshine, the sea was really beautiful to look at.
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I saw some fish when swimming there even without having to snorkel.
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Good for swimming even at low tide when the waves were not too big vs. it’s not possible to swim at low tide at many other beaches of Seychelles.
- Good for walking.
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The music from the KokoLoko beach bar on the right side of the Anse Lazio beach was too loud for me destroying the whole peaceful atmosphere.
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There were way too many people on Anse Lazio when it was hot and sunny (I was there in April). I’d prefer it more quiet.
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The sea was full of boats – too many for my taste.
drinking a youg coconut on beach Anse Lazio Praslin Seychelles
relaxing on beach Anse Lazio Praslin Seychelles
Final thoughts about beach Anse Lazio Praslin
Anse Lazio beach is a must when visiting Praslin. At least once, for sure.
On a sunny day the beach might get overcrowded – full of tourists and boats.
Remember that you can take your own drinks and food to the beach, but they also sell some there.
TIP 1: Another beach worth visiting on Praslin is Anse Georgette. Click here to find out all the information about Anse Georgette beach before you go.
TIP 2: Other beaches on Praslin that are worth visiting are Cote D’Or and Anse Boudin beach. Cote D’Or is the longest Praslin beach with supermarkets and restaurants close by. And Anse Boudin is smaller, more quiet, and visited mostly by locals.
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