# Anse Georgette

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{{Short description|Beach in Praslin island, Seychelles}}
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| image = center|270 px|Anse Georgette, April 2017
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| data2   = [Praslin](/source/Praslin), [Seychelles](/source/Seychelles)
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| data3   = [Indian Ocean](/source/Indian_Ocean)
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| data4   = Rural, natural sandy beach
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| label9  = Orientation
| data9   =  north west
| label10  = Notable landmarks
| data10   = Constance Lémuria
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| data11   = Seychelles National Parks Authority
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'''Anse Georgette''' is a beach situated in the northwestern coast of [Praslin](/source/Praslin), [Seychelles](/source/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](/source/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](/source/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](/source/The_National_(Abu_Dhabi)) 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>

== References ==
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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)](/source/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](/source/The_Guardian)}}

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