ANSE GAULETTE
A small, quiet beach near Baie Lazare on the south-west of Mahé. Off the main tourist track, it rewards those who like their sand local, low-key and free of crowds.
Picturesque locale features a peaceful sandy beach, clear waters & a striking rocky outcrop.
A quiet local corner
Anse Gaulette is one of the small south-west beaches that most visitors drive straight past, which is exactly why it is worth knowing about. Set near the village of Baie Lazare, it is a modest, unpolished stretch of sand used more by locals than by tourists, and it has the easy, everyday feel of a neighbourhood beach rather than a headline attraction.
There is little in the way of facilities, and that is part of the character. You come here for a simple swim, a quiet sit under the trees and a sense of the ordinary island life that carries on away from the resorts. It pairs well with the better-known beaches and coves nearby for a slow day exploring this beautiful coast.
Know before you go
| Where | Near Baie Lazare, south-west coast of Mahe |
| Type | Small, quiet local beach |
| Facilities | Few, come prepared with water and shade |
| Good for | A low-key swim away from the crowds |
| Best paired with | The neighbouring south-west beaches and coves |
| Best time | Any calm day, earlier for the quietest sand |
What visitors say
★ 4.2 · 13 Google reviews★★★★★Very beautiful, not crowded. Clean beach with a perfect sunrise view.
Unbiased reviewer · via Google
★★Nice views, nice rocks, but dangerous to snorkel, swim or even walk. The streams can easily drown you, or pull you towards the open sea, even with no visible waves.
Raimon Parés Viader · via Google
★★With those bikes makes evrything perfect 👌
Romio dubignon · via Google
★★★★★Picturesque, like all Seychelles beaches!
Ekaterina Egorova · via Google
Anse Gaulette is one small stop on a coast full of them, best enjoyed as part of a slow tour of the south-west beaches. Base yourself on Mahe to wander this stretch at your own pace.
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Nearby Anse à la Mouche · Anse Soleil · Anse Gouvernement
Treat it as a quiet extra rather than a destination in itself. Fold it into a day that takes in Anse Soleil and Anse a la Mouche nearby, and you get the full, unhurried character of the south-west coast.
