Anse Takamaka
A south-west bay on Mahé
- Beach
About Anse Takamaka
Anse Takamaka is a sandy bay on the south-west coast of Mahé, framed by granite and takamaka trees, with a restaurant behind the beach. Do not confuse it with the beach of the same name on Praslin.
The south of Mahé is exposed to the open ocean. GOV.UK says beaches at the southern tip are not suitable for swimming at any time and that there are few lifeguards, so look at the sea and ask locally before you go in; when it is rough, stay on the sand. The Seychelles Meteorological Authority notes that in the south-east trades south and south-east facing beaches can collect seaweed. It makes a good stop on a south-coast drive with Anse Intendance.
Good to know
- Type
- Beach
- Best for
- Scenery, Lunch stop, Photography, Couples
Best time to visit
Most exposed in the south-east trades (May–September); check the sea at any time
Nearby beaches on Mahé
Other shores worth the trip — tap through to each beach's guide.
© Photo by Davide Robetti on Unsplash Anse Intendance
A wide bay of sand and granite on Mahé's south coast, with big surf; GOV.UK says beaches at the southern tip are not safe for swimming.
© Photo by Datingjungle on Unsplash Anse Royale
A beach on the east coast of south Mahé, close to the airport; exposed in the south-east trades from about May to September.
© Photo by Kirill Sirazheev on Unsplash Beau Vallon
A long sandy beach on Mahé's north-west coast with hotels and restaurants behind it, sheltered in the south-east trade season.
Anse Takamaka on the map
This beach is the larger gold pin; the other gold dots are nearby beaches on Mahé (numbered by island rank) — toggle them with the Filters control.
Anse Takamaka · Nearby beaches on Mahé · 4 beaches