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Anse Major Beach
Anse Major is one of Mahe Island’s most beautiful beaches. Anse Major beach is a pristine, white sand beach with crystal clear, deep, turquoise water. It is located on the northwestern end of Mahe Island in the Seychelles. It’s one of the most remote beaches on the island and it is not accessible via road transport. You have to get there hiking. If you are not comfortable doing the hike yourself, you may book a guided tour.
The Anse Major trail picks up at the end of Bel Ombre Road near the village of Bel Ombre. “Calm Sorento” on Google Maps, is very close to where the Anse Major trailhead begins. To get here, you’ll need to either get a taxi or jump on the bus that runs nearly all the way to the end of Bel Ombre Road from Beau Vallon. If you tell the bus driver you want to hike to Anse Major, he will know where to drop you off. If you are going by car, you should note that there are only 5 parking lots available.Those who are staying at Berjaya Beau Vallon Bay Resort, can just walk the length of Bel Ombre Road to the start of the trail. You can also get to Anse Major beach by boat. You can book a boat through the travel agents or your hotel.
The trail is very well marked and easy to follow. Most of the trail is completely exposed to the sun after about 10am, but there are a few points where it passes through tree cover which gives you some relief. There are lots of mosquitos along the trail, so be equipped with some form of insect repellent. Much of the trail has stunning views down to the ocean below and over to Silhouette Island. As you get closer to the beach, there is a fantastic view point where you can see Anse Major down below. The moderately challenging trail will take about 45 minutes to one hour.
You can enter the water anywhere along the sandy beach sheltered by the little bay. At either end of the beach, bedecked with granite rocks, there are excellent opportunities for snorkeling. As you move away from the beach, the water level rises progressively, while the sea bed slopes gently downwards. The water level reaches 12 to 20 feet (4 to 6 meters) in the central part of the area, but is shallower along the rocky areas encircling the bay.
Anse Major reefs are made of well-preserved corals, and full of fish. You might come across emperor, three spot and semicircle angelfish, which count among the most colorful fish species living around Mahé.
The small beach is definitely beautiful, with a few palm trees and lots of vegetation all around. The beach is 200m long and covered with fine white sand. Granite cliffs divide the territory into two parts. In the West, the width of the beach reaches 30 m, the Eastern section with a length of about 60 m narrows to 10 m. Close to the shore on three sides, rises a dense tropical forest. The sea bottom is sandy and quite shallow. Cliffs and the forest protect the shore from winds and waves. The beach is perfect for calm rest, swimming, sunbathing and snorkeling. The beach is equipped with a canopy and a toilet.
The northeastern monsoon season is from December to April when it will be quite hot and humid. The southeast monsoon is from June to October and the humidity decreases significantly, the temperature will be + 27-29 °C. The best time for swimming, diving, snorkeling is October and November, as well as the period from February to May. For surfing and sailing, it is advisable to set out from October to March.
Belle Vacance is a 2-star guest house located in Grand Anse. Belle Vacance provides concierge services, clean rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a garden. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a grill. The property has room service, a tour desk and currency exchange for guests. The air-conditioned rooms come with a desk, an electric tea pot, a fridge, an oven, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. The kitchen is equipped with a microwave, a stove top and a toaster.
Breakfast is available daily, and includes à la carte, continental and Asian options.
Diamond Plaza is located in Grand Anse, only a few steps from Grand Anse Praslin Beach, The property has a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. The rooms have a balcony, air conditioning, a minibar and a flat-screen TV. Some rooms have a sea view. An à la carte breakfast is available daily at the accommodation.
Casadani Luxury Apartment is located in Grand Anse, 2.1 km from Anse Kerlan Beach. Free private parking available on site and free WiFi. The apartment has a balcony, 1 bedroom, a living room and a well-equipped kitchen with a fridge and an oven. A TV is available. A continental breakfast is available every morning at the apartment. A paid airport shuttle service is available at this apartment. This property can accommodate up to 4 guests in each unit. Whole Foods Cafe is a 10-minute walk from the apartment.
Casadani Hotel is located close to Anse Major Trail and Beau Vallon Beach. Casadani Hotel provides free breakfast (local cuisine), a round trip airport shuttle, free self-parking and a terrace. It also serves local and international cuisine at the onsite restaurant. All 23 rooms offer comforts such as furnished balconies, free WiFi , air conditioning, in-room refrigerator and separate sitting areas. From the restaurant-terrace you get an amazing view of Silhouette and North Island and also the famous beach of Beau Vallon. This property does not have elevators. There is a casino in the vicinity and also live bands and a discotheque. The hotel has 25 double rooms.
There are three shopping malls in Anse Major: Kanna Mall, Abarna Shopping Centre and Oj Mall.
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