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Anse Volbert, Seychelles Overview

Anse Volbert beach is the longest beach on Praslin Island of Seychelles. Also called Cote d'Or, Anse Volbert is easily the most popular beach among tourists with a stunning stretch of white sand for 2.5km. Its main beach faces Chauve Souris, the offshore islet. Anse Volbert in the north is often called the "gold coast" and is famous due to the spectacular beaches and the host of water sports.

With scenic vistas that look like they belong in a postcard, Anse Volbert is a beach suited for all age groups and safe for children. The beach offers a vast choice of restaurants, as well as shops and supermarkets.

The prices are cost-effective and suit all budgets. Tourists who only want to spend time at the beach without staying over can reach it by road or boat. Parking spaces are plenty on the way adjacent to Anse Volbert. Bus service is also convenient as there are stops all along this coastal route.

Activities at Anse Volbert

There are a host of water sports to indulge in at this beach. Besides activities like swimming and fishing, there are activities like surfing, scuba diving and sailing or you can take up the more popular snorkelling.
Snorkelling at Anse Volbert is highly recommended. You are bound to catch sight of many colourful starfish, Red-knobbed starfish being one. Also, young turtles and hawksbill sea turtles can be seen feeding on the seagrass.
A wide variety of fish like butterflyfish and parrotfish are also present to make the snorkelling experience more thrilling. You can go for boat tours and excursions too but make sure that the operators have an official license.
The vast expanse of the beach makes it possible to explore quiet and lonely stretches to relax in. Some hotels also provide sun loungers for their guests.