Anse Severe
The verdict on Anse Severe
- Who it suitsFor cyclists and families who want an easy, calm beach close to the jetty with good snorkelling and a fine sunset.
- Best spotThere is no club on the sand, though a small shop or drinks van near the road sometimes serves the beach, to be confirmed.
- One thing to knowIt is one of the calmer, easier La Digue beaches, reached in minutes by bike from La Passe, with good snorkelling near the rocks.
Published 28 January 2026. Last reviewed 13 February 2026
Anse Severe is the La Digue beach you can reach almost the moment you step off the ferry. A short, flat cycle north from La Passe brings you to a relaxed strip of pale sand and shade trees on the quiet north west coast, which makes it one of the easiest beaches on the island to drop into for an hour or a whole afternoon.
It earns its keep with calm water and snorkelling. Sheltered from the worst of the trade wind swell, the sea here is usually gentler than the dramatic east coast beaches, and the rocks at either end hold enough fish and coral for a pleasant snorkel on a settled day. Bring your own mask, since hire is not guaranteed, and pick a calm morning for the clearest water.
The other reason to come is the evening. Facing roughly west, Anse Severe is one of the better sunset beaches on La Digue, and locals and visitors drift down to watch the light go over the water. It is a simple pleasure rather than a polished one, with no bar service on the sand, just the trees, the sky and whatever drinks you have carried in or found at a nearby van.
Treat it as your easy, dependable La Digue beach rather than a wild adventure. There are no loungers or clubs on the sand, so bring water, sun cover and a mask, and combine it with the harder to reach east coast beaches for contrast. For organised daybeds and clubs elsewhere in Seychelles, see our Seychelles beach clubs directory.
Clubs on and near Anse Severe
There is no daybed club on the sand at Anse Severe. This is an easy public beach where shade comes from the trees and any refreshment from a shop or van near the road, to be confirmed. For organised clubs and current spend bands elsewhere in Seychelles, use the Seychelles beach clubs directory.
Shop or drinks van near the road
Simple roadside refreshment near the sand rather than table service, the source of a cold drink to be confirmed rather than a club experience.
Public sand at Anse Severe
The easy public beach itself, free and shaded by trees, used for snorkelling, swimming and watching the sunset rather than renting loungers.
Anse Severe, La Digue, Seychelles
Anse Severe sits on the north west coast of La Digue, a short and flat cycle of around ten minutes north from La Passe and the ferry jetty. That easy access, on an island where many beaches need a longer ride or a walk, makes it a popular first stop straight off the boat from Praslin.
Park your bike under the trees, bring water, sun cover and a snorkel mask, and settle in. There is no daybed service on the sand, so carry what you need, pick a calm morning for the clearest snorkelling, and stay on into the evening if you want one of the island's better sunsets.
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Anse Severe FAQ
How do you get to Anse Severe?
By bike. It is a short, flat ride of around ten minutes north from La Passe and the ferry jetty on La Digue, which makes it one of the easiest beaches on the island to reach.
Is Anse Severe good for snorkelling?
Yes, on calm days. It is more sheltered than the east coast, and the rocks at either end hold fish and coral. Bring your own mask, as hire is not guaranteed, and choose a settled morning for the clearest water.
Is Anse Severe a good sunset beach?
Yes. Facing roughly west, it is one of the better places on La Digue to watch the sunset, and people gather quietly on the sand in the evening for the light over the water.
Are there facilities at Anse Severe?
Only basic ones. There is shade from the trees and sometimes a shop or drinks van near the road, to be confirmed, but no daybed service on the sand, so bring your own water and sun cover.
When is the best time to visit Anse Severe?
It is pleasant much of the year, but the south east trade season from around May to October tends to keep this north west coast calmer and clearer, and mornings are quietest for snorkelling.