Located to the north east of Madagascar, east of Zanzibar and south of Socotra, in the middle of the Indian Ocean, it has clear water and scenery which can be perceived as beautiful, which attracts a large portion of Praslin's tourists.
The beach is bordered by large granite boulders. However, unlike other beaches in the Seychelles, Anse Lazio is not protected by a coral reef.
As of 2024, Anse Lazio is designated as non-motorized beach.[2]
Incidents
Two deadly shark attacks occurred inside the Anse Lazio bay in August 2011, creating a media frenzy.[3] The last previously known shark attack in the Seychelles was recorded in 1963.[4] After 5 years of the attack, the safety nets were removed by Seychelles Maritime Safety Authority.[5]
In media
In 2016, CNN ranked Anse Lazio at number 4 in its world's top 10 beaches' list.[6]
