The lagoon at Pasikuda is so shallow, waist-depth for over a kilometre from shore, that it creates one of the calmest, most surreal swimming environments on the island. The reef extending along its outer edge shelters the bay entirely from swell, producing glass-flat conditions that make it exceptional for families and snorkellers. The east coast’s remoteness gives Pasikuda a rare unhurried quality that more developed beaches surrendered years ago.