Most new arrivals head straight for the beach at Anse Source d'Argent, and we don't blame them. This is the tropical paradise we've all been daydreaming about all winter: a dazzling white-sand beach backed by naturally sculpted granite boulders that would have made Henry Moore proud.
Alas, don't expect a Robinson Crusoe experience – it can get pretty crowded here, especially at high tide when the beach virtually disappears. Another downside: Anse Source d'Argent is scenic, but not that great for swimming due to the shallow water.
Take note that the path down to Anse Source d'Argent runs through the old L'Union Estate coconut plantation. In other words, you'll have to pay the Rs 100 or €10 entry fee (valid for a day) to access the beach.
