The biggest and largest beach on the island, but certainly not the safest for
swimming. Though at certain times during the year part of the beach seems calm
enough for swimming it is strongly not recommended for swimming. Nevertheless
the beach is more popular for sunbathing. Though experiencing high energy waves
and currents the beach is more or less safe from erosion though there are
noticeably seasonal changes occurring.
Leaving Grand Anse, there is a trail that leads to the two nearby beaches,
namely Petit Anse and Anse Cocos. The two beaches more or less display similar
characteristics, though experiencing high energy waves during the South East
Trade winds, both have a high reservoir of sand which gives them their smooth
gradient. The two beaches are more or less untouched due to their isolation,
this have led to dense and mature coastal vegetation especially the patatran
on Petit Anse. Both beaches are more or less safe for swimming compared to
Grand Anse. The two considered as most ideal for 'nudist' visitors!