Anse Lazio
Among the world's most beautiful beaches
Powder-white sand and dramatic granite boulders draw visitors from across the globe.
Seychelles
Inner Islands, Seychelles
Beach
38 km²
A PROLOGUE
Praslin is the second-largest island in Seychelles, roughly a 15-minute flight or one-hour ferry from Mahé. The island is best known for its beaches, including Anse Lazio and Anse Georgette, both regularly ranked among the most beautiful beaches in the world for their powder-white sand and granite boulder formations.
At the island’s centre lies the Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site protecting one of the world’s few remaining stands of primeval palm forest. The reserve is the natural home of the coco de mer, a palm tree producing the largest seed in the plant kingdom, alongside rare endemic birds found nowhere else on Earth.
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Top Highlights
Found on nearby Curieuse Island, part of a thriving conservation population.
Hawksbill turtles nest on Praslin's beaches, with hatchlings seen at night.
Large fruit bats are commonly seen gliding over the forest canopy at dusk.
The world's largest land-dwelling arthropod, occasionally spotted in coastal forest.
Accommodations
Seychelles
Le Domaine de La Réserve occupies a quiet bay at Anse Petite Cour on Praslin’s northern shore, built in Creole style with timber detailing and pitched roofs.
The property is markedly smaller than Praslin’s large resorts, with a sheltered, shallow bay that stays calm through most conditions and a jetty extending over the water for dining.
Seychelles
Raffles Seychelles is an all-villa resort set across a hillside above Anse Takamaka on Praslin’s north-east coast, each villa positioned for privacy and ocean outlook.
Every villa includes a private pool and outdoor pavilion. The resort’s elevated position gives wide views across the water towards neighbouring islands, with a broad beach directly below.
Seychelles
Constance Lémuria occupies a large estate on Praslin’s north-west coast, with frontage onto three beaches including Anse Georgette, regularly named among the finest in the world.
The resort holds the only eighteen-hole championship golf course in the Seychelles, routed across hillside and coastline. Hawksbill turtles nest on the resort’s beaches, monitored by an on-site conservation programme.
Location
Most nationalities receive South African entry on arrival; Zimbabwe issues an e-visa or visa on arrival. We confirm requirements for your passport.
Low-risk malaria areas — anti-malarials advised. No mandatory vaccinations from most countries; consult your travel clinic before departure.
South African Rand; US Dollars are widely used around Victoria Falls. Cards are accepted in cities; carry small USD for tips.
Warm days and cool mornings on safari in the dry season. Pack layers — early game drives can be cold even when afternoons are hot.
Neutral, breathable clothing, a warm layer, sun protection and binoculars. Soft bags are required on light aircraft, with strict weight limits.
Wi-Fi at all hotels and lodges, though deliberately gentle in the bush. Power is 230V; bring a universal adaptor.
The practical Guide
A short stay covering Anse Lazio beach and a guided walk through Vallée de Mai.
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A relaxed island stay combining multiple beaches, Vallée de Mai, and a boat trip to nearby Curieuse Island.
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An extended stay pairing Praslin's beaches with excursions to Curieuse, Cousin and La Digue.
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La Digue is the fourth-largest inhabited island in Seychelles, reached by a short ferry ride from Praslin. Life here moves at a slower pace than elsewhere in the archipelago; bicycles and traditional ox carts remain a common way to get around, with few cars on the island’s quiet roads.
La Digue is best known for Anse Source d’Argent, a beach of powder-soft sand and dramatic pink granite boulders considered one of the most photographed in the world. Nearby, L’Union Estate preserves a former coconut and vanilla plantation alongside a sanctuary for giant Aldabra tortoises, offering a glimpse into the island’s colonial-era history.
Praslin is the second-largest island in Seychelles, roughly a 15-minute flight or one-hour ferry from Mahé. The island is best known for its beaches, including Anse Lazio and Anse Georgette, both regularly ranked among the most beautiful beaches in the world for their powder-white sand and granite boulder formations.
At the island’s centre lies the Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site protecting one of the world’s few remaining stands of primeval palm forest. The reserve is the natural home of the coco de mer, a palm tree producing the largest seed in the plant kingdom, alongside rare endemic birds found nowhere else on Earth.
Mahé is the largest island in the Seychelles archipelago and home to Victoria, often cited as the smallest capital city in Africa. The island serves as the main gateway to Seychelles, with its international airport connecting visitors onward to Praslin, La Digue and the archipelago’s more than 100 other islands.
More than a fifth of Mahé is protected within Morne Seychellois National Park, a mountainous expanse of tropical rainforest rising to the island’s highest peak. Beyond the capital, Mahé’s coastline is lined with beaches, including the popular Beau Vallon, while offshore, Sainte Anne Marine National Park protects coral reefs and marine life within sight of Victoria.
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Praslin is best known for its beaches, particularly Anse Lazio and Anse Georgette, and for the Vallée de Mai, home to the rare coco de mer palm.
It’s an endemic palm tree found almost exclusively in Praslin’s Vallée de Mai reserve, famous for producing the largest and heaviest seed of any plant in the world.
Regular short domestic flights and ferries connect Mahé to Praslin, with the flight taking around 15 minutes and the ferry around an hour.
Yes, short boat trips run from Praslin to Curieuse Island, home to a population of giant Aldabra tortoises.
Yes, it’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the few places on Earth to see the coco de mer palm growing in its natural habitat.
Praslin is a year-round destination, though April-May and October-November offer the calmest seas, ideal for beach days and boat trips.
Reef-safe sunscreen, light clothing, water shoes for granite-boulder beaches, and comfortable footwear for walking in Vallée de Mai are all recommended.