Anse Lazio

Anse Lazio seen from north-east

Anse Lazio is a beach situated in the northwest of Praslin Island, Seychelles, considered by Lonely Planet to be the best beach on Praslin, and one of the best in the archipelago.[1] 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 pleasing scenery, luring 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.

Two deadly shark attacks occurred inside the Anse Lazio bay in August 2011, creating a media frenzy.[2] The last previously known shark attack in the Seychelles was recorded in 1963.[3]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/seychelles/sights/104861 Lonely Planet Travel Guide page on Anse Lazio
  2. ↑ http://sharkattackmonitor.wordpress.com/2011/08/17/update-–-2nd-fatal-shark-attack-at-anse-lazio-praslin-seychelles-–-16-august-2011-–-snorkeller-attacked/
  3. ↑ http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/travelnews/8706822/Seychelles-honeymoon-shark-attack-a-once-unimaginable-death.html

Coordinates: 4°17′37″S 55°42′06″E / 4.29361°S 55.70167°E / -4.29361; 55.70167


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