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Churches in Anse Kerlan

Anse Kerlan, Praslin (Seychelles)

⏱ 20 minutes

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About this experience

St. Matthew’s Anglican Church in Anse Kerlan, Praslin, is a modest coral-stone chapel built in the 1850s on the island’s west coast. It serves a small congregation and stands near the beach, with a simple wooden interior and a cemetery shaded by takamaka trees. Visitors can attend Sunday services or view the church’s exterior and grounds during daylight hours.

What to expect

Visit the 19th-century coral-stone exterior, a rare example of traditional Seychellois ecclesiastical architecture.
Walk through the adjacent cemetery, where weathered headstones record local family names from the 1800s.
Attend a Sunday service (usually 9:00 AM) to hear Creole hymns and see the church’s simple altar and pews.
Spend 15–20 minutes exploring the grounds, which include a shaded bench under a large takamaka tree.
Combine the visit with a short walk to Anse Kerlan beach, located 200 metres from the church gate.
Suitable for history enthusiasts and travellers seeking a quiet, non-commercial cultural stop on Praslin.