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How to get to Anse Major Beach on Mahé Island, Seychelles (Nature Trail)
Anse Major is one of the most beautiful beaches on the island of Mahé. Discover everything you need to know to get here, including hiking the Anse Major Nature Trail in Seychelles. Looking for the most beautiful beach on Mahe Island, Seychelles? You found it. Anse Major Beach is a pristine white sand beach with crystal clear, deep turquoise waters. You can find it at the northwestern end of Mahé Island in the Seychelles. However, to get here you have to complete a relatively short but very rewarding hike on a nature trail. In this guide I give you…
How to get to Anse Major Beach on Mahé Island, Seychelles (Nature Trail)
Anse Major is one of the most beautiful beaches on the island of Mahé. Discover everything you need to know to get here, including hiking the Anse Major Nature Trail in Seychelles.
Looking for the most beautiful beach on Mahe Island, Seychelles? You found it.
Anse Major Beach is a pristine white sand beach with crystal clear, deep turquoise waters. You can find it at the northwestern end of Mahé Island in the Seychelles. However, to get here you have to complete a relatively short but very rewarding hike on a nature trail.
In this guide I will give you an overview of exactly how to get to Anse Major. I will also include my photos and some information about what to expect.
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Where is Anse Major?
Anse Major Beach is located on the northwest coast of Mahé Island in the Seychelles. It is considered one of the most remote beaches on the island and is not accessible by road.
If you don't feel comfortable hiking Mahe Island, you can book a guided nature trail tour to Anse Major with Viator instead. This guide is licensed and has hiked to this beach over 1000 times.
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How to get to the Anse Major Nature Trail
The Anse Major Trail begins at the end of Bel Ombre Road near the village of Bel Ombre. If you type “Calm Sorento” into Google Maps, you will find the pin very close to the start of the Anse Major trail.
To get here you either need to take a taxi or get on the bus that runs from Beau Vallon (14 SCR) almost to the end of Bel Ombre Road. If you tell the bus driver you want to hike to Anse Major, they will know where to drop you off.
Since I was staying at the nearby Berjaya Beau Vallon Bay Resort, I just walked Bel Ombre Road to the trailhead instead.
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More: 12 Best Beaches on Mahe
Anse Major Hike – nature trail
The Anse Major nature trail begins by climbing a short flight of stairs at the end of the road before ducking into a dense forest area.
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This nature trail hike is quite flat throughout, with short undulating sections. The biggest elevation gain is the descent to Anse Major once you arrive.
There are also signposts at every possible turn on the path. So it is very difficult to get lost.
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At a fairly fast pace I was able to make it from the end of the driveway to Anse Major in about 30 minutes. However, if you take time to enjoy the palm forests and tropical scenery along the way, you'll probably find yourself taking a little extra time.
If you get thirsty, there is a natural water source with clean water about 700 meters from the start. You will discover it next to a small bridge.
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See also: Best Hikes on La Digue Island
What to expect on the Anse Major Nature Trail
Along with Morne Blanc, the Anse Major Trail is one of the most scenic hikes on the island of Mahe and perhaps even the entire Seychelles.
Although it's just a short walk, it has a lot of variety. What I mean by that is that one moment you're walking through dense tropical jungle and the next moment you're walking along huge granite slabs overlooking the Indian Ocean.
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For much of the Anse Major Trail you follow a large steep water pipe. This is a natural catchment area to drain drinking water to the people in the surrounding villages.
As you approach the beach you pass a small run down chalet and then a great viewpoint over the beach. This viewpoint is called Point de vue sur Anse Major.
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You will find that there is a picturesque, private and secluded beach just in front of the official Anse Major beach. This has a small swing and is a great place to hang out.
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Route map: My Strava
Anse Major Beach
Anse Major is one of the most beautiful and pristine beaches I have visited in the Seychelles. The remote nature and untouched paradise give it the feel of a deserted island. The soft, white sandy shore drops steeply into deep, turquoise water.
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You will notice that the beach is lined with coconut palms and there is a cleared section just behind the beach with a small beach bar. These guys are super friendly and cook amazing food and serve cold drinks.
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If you are not a good swimmer, I would advise against swimming at Anse Major beach. This is because the water is very deep and currents and waves can be extremely strong. Combined with the fact that this is one of the most remote beaches on Mahe, you have a dangerous combination!
Nevertheless, swimming is absolutely perfect in calm conditions like I experienced on my two visits to Anse Major!
The bottom is mostly sand with very little coral reef, so it's not great for snorkeling. However, you will often see some schools of fish swimming by.
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More photos of Anse Major beach on Mahe island
I hope this guide has inspired you to visit this incredible beach on Mahe! Below are some more photos I took during my two visits to Anse Major.
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More amazing beaches in Seychelles
Looking for more beaches in Seychelles? Below you will find similar guides to some of the best on Mahe, La Digue and Praslin.
La Digue
- Anse Source D’Argent
- Große Anse
- Anse Maron
- Anse Cocos
Read: The best beaches on La Digue
Praslin
- Anse Lazio
Read: The best beaches in Praslin
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Accommodation options on the island of Mahé
Mahe is the main island and home to Victoria, the capital of the Seychelles. It is the largest of the inner islands and has several great places to stay. Here is a short travel guide with some recommendations.
Complete Guide: I've written a comprehensive guide to where to stay on Mahé, including a breakdown of the best areas and fantastic resort and hotel recommendations.
- Victoria und Eden Island für das Nachtleben
- Beau Vallon für Strände und Restaurants
- Private Inseln für das ultimative Inselerlebnis
Best selection
Best choice on Mahé: Eden Bleu Hotel (Eden Island)
The Eden Bleu Hotel is one of the best places to stay if you want to be near Victoria and on Eden Island. It is an amazing modern hotel located on the shores of Eden Island's prestigious marina.
Visitors love the infinity pool, clean, modern rooms and world-class restaurant. I stayed at Eden Blue Hotel for 3 nights and it was my favorite accommodation in Seychelles!
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Mid-range resort: Berjaya Beau Vallon Bay Resort
This beautiful beach resort and casino combination offers elegantly furnished rooms with all the facilities you could wish for. Here you will find a large pool, three restaurants, a pizzeria, a fitness center, a PADI diving center and a tennis court.
The location is great as it is away from the hustle and bustle of Victoria with lots of lovely beaches and restaurants around.
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Self-catering budget studio: Precious Residence
If you're looking to explore Mahe on a budget, self-catering accommodation is your best bet. Precious Residence is an apartment with excellent reviews (9.5/10) and offers budget apartments with free WiFi, air conditioning and a kitchenette on Grand Anse (west coast).
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Ultimate Getaway: JA Enchanted Island Resort
Looking for the ultimate Indian Ocean getaway? JA Enchanted Island Resort is an immaculately beautiful resort on a tiny private island at the foot of St. Anne Marine Park.
The French colonial-style villas feature a private infinity pool, a terrace with panoramic views, and a private walkway to the beach. If you are looking for a unique honeymoon vacation, this is your best choice.
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Alternative: Stay on the mysterious Island of Silhouette (Hilton).
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More inspiration for the Seychelles
I hope you enjoyed this guide to visiting Anse Major and completing the beautiful nature trail hike to this amazing Seychelles beach! While you are here on my blog, be sure to check out some of my other travel guides including my La Digue Island Guide and my Ultimate Guide to Praslin.
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