Anse Royale
An east-coast beach in south Mahé
- Beach
About Anse Royale
Anse Royale is a beach on the east coast of south Mahé, a short drive from the airport and on the coast road that leads round the south of the island. It is a practical stop on the way to or from a flight, or on a drive round the south coast.
East-facing beaches take the south-east trades. GOV.UK says beaches on the east coast are dangerous in the south-east winds season, roughly May to September, and that there are few lifeguards, so the calmer months here are the north-west monsoon (about December to March) and the transition months of April, October and November. We could not find official information about lifeguards or facilities at this beach, so check conditions on the day before swimming.
Good to know
- Type
- Beach
- Best for
- Beach, Swimming, Near the airport, Families
- Family friendly
- Yes
Best time to visit
Calmer in the north-west monsoon (December–March); rough in the south-east trades (May–September)
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Anse Royale on the map
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