ANSE PORT GLAUD
A calm, scenic lagoon beach on the green west coast of Mahé, beside a waterfall and a marine park. One of the gentlest, most photogenic corners of the quiet west.
The gentle west
Anse Port Glaud lies on the lush north-west coast of Mahe, in the greenest and least developed part of the island. Sheltered and shallow, its lagoon is calm and clear for much of the year, an easy, family-friendly place to swim after the wilder beaches of the south. Palms lean over pale sand, the water glows turquoise, and the whole setting has the soft, unhurried beauty of this quiet coast.
What makes it special is the company it keeps. The Sauzier Waterfall tumbles down just inland, the protected waters of Port Launay marine park sit close by, and the little island of Therese lies offshore. Few beaches pack so much scenery into such a gentle, accessible spot.
Swimming and setting
The sheltered lagoon makes for calm, easy swimming, and on settled days the clear water is pleasant for a gentle snorkel near the rocks. It is a relaxed, local-feeling beach rather than a resort strip, so come prepared and enjoy the peace.
Its position on the scenic west coast, close to the waterfall and the marine park, makes it a natural stop on a day exploring this beautiful, watery side of the island.
Know before you go
| Where | North-west coast of Mahe, at Port Glaud |
| Type | Calm, sheltered lagoon beach |
| Swimming | Gentle and shallow, good for families |
| Nearby | Sauzier Waterfall, Port Launay marine park, Therese Island |
| Good for | Easy swimming, scenery, a relaxed west-coast day |
| Best time | Calm days, any time of year the sea is settled |
What visitors say
★ 4.6 · 126 Google reviews★★★★★Beautiful beach but i recommend getting from the fence to the other side visible on the photo 😉
MathematicaLeaf · via Google
★★★★★11h30am, mid April and we were alone in this wonderful beach. I couldn’t believe it.
AlexCascao · via Google
★★★★Very nice little lagoon. Some of the beach is naturally shaded and the water are very good for swimming. No facilities so come prepared.
Gilad Globen · via Google
★★★★★This place is a must go for all the non swimmers who can’t take a dip else where. The lagoon waters are so clear and shallow, you can just bask under the sun in those waters and not care about a thing in the world. The s…
Eber Shibin · via Google
Anse Port Glaud sits among the highlights of the scenic west, the waterfall, the marine park and Therese Island, all easy to link on an island tour. Stay on Mahe to explore this gentle coast at leisure.
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Nearby Sauzier Waterfall · Port Launay Marine Park · Anse Major
Pair the beach with the waterfall. Anse Port Glaud’s calm lagoon and the nearby Sauzier Waterfall make an easy, beautiful half-day on the green west coast, so bring a mask and good shoes and do both.
