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Anse Forbans Beach is the jewel of the south of Mahe. Compared to its peer of group of top Seychelles beaches, Anse Forbans stands out as it is not dominated by major hotel developments. It is a half kilometre long and a narrow stretch of soft sand beach with coral stones scattered across it due to the closeness of the reef, which encircles the bay approximately 100 metres offshore. The beach is considered safe for swimming, especially in front of the beach house and on both sides.

Guests of the Forbans Beach House love sunning for hours on one of 12 sun loungers which can be rolled onto the beach. Or pulled into the shade of the coconut trees that line the beach front.

Anse Forbans Beach, especially in front of the Beach House, is quasi a private beach that is deserted during the week. Saturdays and Sundays are busier as Seychellois families come to picnic on the beach.

The Forbans Beach House is privileged to have the ideal position on Anse Forbans Beach. The satellite photo of Anse Forbans shows the Forbans Beach House highlighted in electric blue outline. As you move further south past the Beach House and past the Hilton four star hotel, the beach leads onto Anse Marie Louise. Children and teenagers will enjoy spending hours exploring the beaches of Anse Forbans & Anse Marie Louise.

Anse Marie Louise is the last beach along the tarred coastal road of southeast Mahé. It shares a quiet bay with Anse Forbans. Green Vouloutye bushes and coconut palms hide the beach from the roadside. Anse Marie Louise is protected by a reef approximately 100 metres offshore. Small coral stones are scattered across the beach due to the nearby reef.

At low tide on Anse Forbans Beach, you can cross in front of the large boulders on the Beach. Just on the other side of those boulders lies the four star Hilton hotel. However, you can't view the hotel from Anse Forbans Beach as the large boulders blocks its view. Below is a picture of Anse Marie Louise leading onto Anse Forbans Beach with the hotel. The Beach House is on the other side of the large boulders.

Anse Forbans is a half kilometre long and a narrow stretch of soft sand beach with coral stones scattered across it due to the closeness of the reef, which encircles the bay approximately 100 metres offshore. The beach is considered safe for swimming, especially in front of the beach house and on both sides. 

Anse Forbans Beach is fantastic for the whole family, whether its kayaking with your kids in the bay or playing closer to the sandy shores of Anse Forbans, kids and their parents will have hours of fun.

The Beach House offers on a complimentary two kayaks.

Below is view to the north of the Anse Forbans beach....it is usually deserted during the week. You will find that you typically have Anse Forbans Beach all to yourself from Monday to Friday. During weekends, local families gather to picnic and enjoy the calm waters of Anse Forbans.

Below are two views to the South of the Anse Forbans beach leading onto Anse Marie Louise Beach.

Anse Forbans Beach - hidden jewel of the South of Mahe