Perhaps one of the most picturesque beaches on Seychelles, Anse Intendance
is also the widest beach on Mahe. Though being impacted by high energy waves
constantly, the beach remains very much stable throughout the year. Anse
Intendance also displays a massive reservoir of very fine sand, which is a
good indicator of a very stable beach.
Only a few coconut palms and trees provide shade. Beach Morning Glories with
purple-pink flowers grow along the seashore. This beach is popular with the
local surfers because of the big swells throughout the year. The beach is one
of the few in Seychelles where one can see cusps by multi-directional currents
acting on the beach. These currents can make swimming dangerous. The luxurious
Banyan Tree resort at the right end of the beach indicates swimming conditions
with flags (green - good, yellow - for good swimmers,
red - do not swim due to strong currents).
Anse Intendance is one of the few places on Mahe where turtles still nest.
Banyan Tree and the Marine Conservation Society of Seychelles are monitoring
the beach as part of the National Beach Monitoring Programme.
Banyan Tree Resort
A 47-villa resort by Singaporian Banyan Tree Group is located directly at this
beach. Their elegant hotel restaurant Saffron serves original East Asian and
Thai cuisine, while their more casual restaurant, Au Jardin d'Epices, offers
an African and Creole menu. The hotel provides a helicopter landing circle
for guests and day visitors.
Banyan Tree Resort is a member of The Leading Small Hotels of the World, Small
Luxury Hotels of the World and Emirates Associate Hotel.