Beach-Hopping in Praslin with a Car Hire
For Praslin Island beach-hopping, the comfort, accessibility, and versatility of a car are essential. Bliss Car Hire owns a mixed fleet most suitable for this activity.
Although the main roads of Praslin are fairly well maintained, the roads leading to the beaches are bumpy, which would ideally call for a car with better ground clearance. The second aspect to consider is the manoeuvrability of the car because although the public beaches do have small parking spots, a compact vehicle will facilitate easy parking and beach road travel.
It goes without saying that if you are two, then a smaller car will be ideal, but if you are a group of people, then everyone will still want to fit in the car, and it still needs to be easy to drive on these island roads.
Some of the best recommendations are:
Kia Picanto
A compact car is perfect for couples or single drivers. Its small dimensions make it simple to drive on Praslin’s narrow roads and park conveniently close to most of the popular beaches.
Hyundai Grand i10
It offers a little more room than the Picanto without sacrificing fuel economy and manoeuvrability.
Suzuki Jimny (2-door or 5-door)
A subcompact-sized SUV with the agility of a subcompact car but with the added benefit of greater ground clearance, suitable for venturing off-beach roads.
Toyota Urban Cruiser
A compact SUV provides proportion in size and utility, ample room for passengers and beach equipment.
Hyundai Creta
A heavier SUV with greater comfort and interior room, it is suitable for families or groups with additional luggage.
These are some of the top beaches you can drive to with your car rental:
1. Anse Lazio
It is one of Seychelles’ most famous beaches, with soft white sand and crystal-clear waters. Bring your flippers and snorkelling equipment; the vibrant reef just off the coast at Anse Lazio Beach will show you a huge variety of rainbow-coloured fish.
2. Anse Georgette
A spectacular spot off the beaten path among the numerous beautiful beaches of the Seychelles. A car rental allows you to drive easily to the closest entry point through Constance Lemuria Resort. A secluded, quiet bay accessed through a short walk across the wooded land of an adjacent golf course or boat tour.
3. Anse Volbert
The longest and most frequented beach on Praslin. Accessible by car and ideal for a day out in crystal waters, with shallow, calm seas ideal for swimming, water sports, and sunbathing.
4. Cote d’Or Beach
A vibrant beach with plenty of restaurant options and activities. Drive up your rental and indulge in swimming, snorkelling or eating at one of the beachside restaurants. With more than 2 kilometres of smooth white sand exposed at low tide, Cote d’Or beach is among the Seychelles archipelago’s most beautiful and longest stretches of sand.
5. Grand Anse
One of the island’s shallow, flat beaches with water lapping far out over the reef. This lovely beach is not overly crowded, and your rented car makes it easy for you to drive along different sections of the coastline.
All of Seychelles’s beaches provide visitors with varied experiences, ranging from the abundant marine life to the exquisite and secluded beaches and so much more. By choosing a car that you require and prefer, you will be able to maximize your beach-hopping experience on Praslin Island.
Contact us today at Bliss Car Hire to find the perfect car for your beach-hopping experience.
