Anse Sévère
A long beach on La Digue's northwest coast, with calm water inside the reef, good for spotting sea turtles and watching the sunset.
Anse Sévère lies on La Digue's northwest coast, about a 10-minute bike ride from La Passe jetty. The beach is long, and the outer reef shelters it from the waves, so the water inside stays calm. Swimming is possible for much of the monsoon season, and snorkellers often see sea turtles and tropical fish. The beach faces west, so in the evening you can watch the sun sink toward Praslin, making it one of the island's most popular sunset spots. Behind the sand runs the ring road, with a few small restaurants and hotels along it. Free entry; no lifeguards. At low tide the reef flat is shallow, so take care not to step on the coral.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Anse Patates
- La Veuve Special Reserve
- Nid d'Aigle (Eagle's Nest)
- L'Union Estate
- Anse Source d'Argent
- Anse Cocos
- Grand Anse, La Digue
- Anse Marron Hike