Anse Intendance is a well-known wild beach in the south of Mahé, the largest Seychelles island. This breathtaking white sandy beach is framed on each side by incredible granite formations, and ranks among the most beautiful spots on the island, if not the whole world.
Thankfully, getting to the beach via car or bus is really simple. The bus stop is located just a few minutes from the sand, and there are also parking spaces nearby. Besides the incredible beach, Anse Intendance bay is also home to the Banyan Tree Resort, therefore the beach itself is largely visited by guests of this prestigious hotel. In fact, this resort is almost the only thing in the whole bay, with no further guesthouses or restaurants located nearby. There is, however, a small beach bar, which sells a few snacks and some cold drinks to keep you ticking over while you enjoy the beach.
The fine, white, sandy beach, in combination with the thickly-vegetated mountain backdrob, the turquoise water, and the imposing granite formations create a picture-book backdrop to the beach. There is no offshore coral reef to protect the bay from the open ocean, so the water does get deep quite quickly, and during the south-east trade wind (May to September), large waves can strike the beach, making swimming dangerous for most people. The locals often enjoy surfing in the bay, as the conditions can be perfect for surfboards and bodyboards. Besides that, the beach is always excellent for sunbathing, and the numerous palm trees provide relief from the sun when you want a break. That said, watch out for falling coconuts, which can be rather dangerous!
Anse Intendance ranks among the most beautiful beaches in the Seychelles, and, for many, it compares favourably with anything worldwide. Even though it is not always possible to swim here, the beach offers almost everything that you’d expect from a postcard location. During the months where you can’t swim, the bay is the ideal location for a romantic picnic on the incredible sand, and a great place to enjoy the sunset over the ocean.
However, Anse Intendance Island is not the only beautiful site in Seychelles but it is better experienced than imagined.
Visit Seychelles and be thrilled with natures beauties.
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