Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Buses leave regularly from Victoria for the east coast. The last bus to Victoria leaves Anse
Royale around 7.30pm.
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West Coast
The west coast is exquisite on the eyes. There are one or two sights to aim for, but it's the
beaches and coastal scenery that are the star attractions. Wilder than the east, this is the
part of Mahé where green hills tumble past coconut-strewn jungles before sliding gently
into translucent waters.
There's only a handful of settlements, including the fishing villages of
Anse Boileau
,
Grande Anse
and
Port Glaud.
If it really is isolation you're after, continue north on the narrow
coastal road to
Baie Ternay
, which is as far as you can go at present.
The west coast is easily accessed from the east coast via several scenic roads that cut
through the mountainous interior.
Beaches
Anse Petite Police & Police Bay
From the village of Quatre Bornes, a road leads to Police Bay, a splendid, blissfully isol-
ated spot at the southern tip of the island. Sadly, the currents are too dangerous for swim-
ming, but the beaches are great places to watch the surf (bring a picnic).
BEACH
Anse Intendance
A top-end resort lines the northern portion of this high-profile beach. The southern end is
almost deserted and offers good swimming and snorkelling. From the police station at
Quatre Bornes, take the 1.7km concrete road that leads down to Anse Intendance.
BEACH
Anse Takamaka
The gently curving Anse Takamaka is a gorgeous strand for walking unfettered on white
sand and gaping at sunsets. Facilities include Batista's bar-restaurant (
Click here
)
.
BEACH
Petite Anse
BEACH
