The white sand
A long strip under palms.
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Anse Volbert, also known as Cote d'Or Beach, is a long stretch of white sand on the north-east coast of Praslin in the Seychelles. It is among the island's best-served beaches, with hotels and small restaurants around it. It therefore suits families and anyone wanting an easy base, with calm shallow water for much of the year. The beach has no notable written history, being a residential and tourist area that grew around the bay. The name covers both the area and the beach. Chauve Souris island and other small islets lie offshore, and boats carrying visitors are a common sight nearby. This makes it a practical starting point for sea trips to neighbouring islands during a stay on Praslin. You walk on soft sand under leaning coconut palms, with pale water in shades of green and blue before you. At low tide the sand lies flat and mirrors the sky, while dark granite rocks topped with trees stand at the ends. At sunset the crowds thin, and the small islands become black shapes above the water. It is about 3 km in a straight line from Baie Sainte Anne, served by Praslin's buses and taxis. Seaweed sometimes gathers on the sand depending on the season and winds, so ask about conditions. Bring sunscreen, dress modestly away from the beach and leave nothing valuable on the sand when you swim.
A long strip under palms.
Shapes at sunset.
Rides to nearby islands.
Cote d'Or coast, north-east Praslin Island, Seychelles
Usually yes, as the water is calm and shallow for much of the year, but watch them when the weather changes.
No. The beach is public and free.
