{{Short description|Beach in Praslin island, Seychelles}} {{Infobox| title = Anse Georgette | headerstyle = background:#ccf; | labelstyle = | datastyle = | image = center|270 px|Anse Georgette, April 2017 | caption = Anse Georgette, April 2017 | label2 = Location | data2 = Praslin, Seychelles | label3 = Coast | data3 = Indian Ocean | label4 = Type | data4 = Rural, natural sandy beach | label5 = Demarcated | data5 = | label6 = Total length | data6 = {{convert|0.5|km|abbr=on}} | label8 = Maximum width | data8 = {{convert|20|m|abbr=on}} | label9 = Orientation | data9 = north west | label10 = Notable landmarks | data10 = Constance Lémuria | label11 = Governing authority | data11 = Seychelles National Parks Authority }}
'''Anse Georgette''' is a beach situated in the northwestern coast of Praslin, Seychelles. It is ranked among the top 10 best beaches in the world for 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Anas |first=Brittany |title=The World’s Best Beaches—According To A 2024 Report |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/brittanyanas/2024/05/03/the-worlds-best-beach-according-to-a-2024-report/ |access-date=2024-11-16 |website=Forbes}}</ref>
== Overview == The beach remains completely untouched and preserved in its natural state,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Thomson |first=Emma |date=2024-09-18 |title=21 of the best things to do in the Seychelles |url=https://www.thetimes.com/travel/destinations/africa-travel/seychelles/best-things-to-do-in-the-seychelles-lm2jg8n7p |access-date=2024-11-17 |website=The Times}}</ref> surrounded by takamaka trees and edged with massive granite boulders.<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Hutchinson |first=April |date=2018-01-01 |title=VIRGIN LANDS: The Seychelles, in the heart of the Indian Ocean, remains determined to protect its natural attractions |url=https://go.gale.com/ps/i.do?p=AONE&sw=w&issn=&v=2.1&it=r&id=GALE%7CA526575564&userGroupName=anon%7E5813d463&aty=open-web-entry |journal=Business Traveller Middle East |language=English |pages=54–58}}</ref>
In 2011, the Seychelles Maritime Safety Authority implemented a temporary ban on entering the water and swimming at Anse Georgette due to a series of shark attacks in the adjoining Anse Lazio.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Swimming ban in Seychelles |url=https://www.gov.uk/government/news/swimming-ban-in-seychelles |access-date=2024-11-16 |website=GOV.UK}}</ref>
== Location == The beach is situated within the private grounds of the Constance Lémuria Resort. Although access is restricted, non-resort guests can visit with prior permission. Also, it can be accessed by hiking from the nearby Anse Lazio or by a boat.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Levius |first=Travis |date=2018-08-07 |title=Best beaches in the Seychelles |url=https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/seychelles-best-beaches/index.html |access-date=2024-11-16 |website=CNN}}</ref>
== In media ==
* In 2024, UAE-based The National ranked it 8th among the top 50 best beaches in the world.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Skirka |first=Hayley |title=The 50 best beaches in the world in 2024: Trunk Bay in US Virgin Islands crowned champion |url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/travel/2024/04/30/50-best-beaches-in-the-world/ |access-date=2024-11-16 |website=The National}}</ref>
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== Further reading == * {{Cite news |last=Mendelewitsch |first=Mélanie |last2=Simon |first2=François |date=8 November 2024 |title=Inspirations d'automne, les hôtels de saison |trans-title=Fall inspirations, seasonal hotels |url=https://serielimitee.lesechos.fr/voyage/l-hotel/inspirations-dautomne-2130590 |access-date=17 November 2024 |work=Les Echos (France)}} * {{Cite news |last=Adams |first=Tim |date=9 July 2000 |title=On Eden's shore... |url=https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2000/jul/09/observerescapesection2 |access-date=17 November 2024 |work=The Guardian}}
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