Anse Lazio, on the northwest tip of the island, is picture-postcard everywhere you look. Here, the long, broad pale-sand beach has lapis lazuli waters on one side and a thick fringe of palm and takamaka trees on the other, and it's framed by a series of granite boulders at each extremity. You won't find a better place for sunbathing, and there is some good snorkelling among the rocks along the arms of the bay. Amenities include two restaurants. The beach's charms are no secret, but it never feels crowded. Watch your valuables here.
