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La Digue Island, Seychelles
La Digue Island is the fourth largest island in the Seychelles archipelago and the third most populated, with only 2,800 inhabitants who mostly live in the west coast village of La Passe. There is no airport on La Digue which has resulted in the island retaining some of its lost world charm. La Digue Island is linked to nearby Praslin and Mahe by regular ferries that transport tourists and locals. There are few roads and vehicles on La Digue and the fact the island is only 10km2, it is easy to explore on foot or by bicycle, finding that perfect beach or cove to relax on.
Aside from the stunning beaches, La Digue has a small nature reserve called Veuve Nature Reserve and is home to the rare black paradise flycatcher, of which there are only about 100 left in the wild. The highest peak on La Digue is Belle Vue or Eagle’s Nest Mountain and is in the center of the island, but only rises 300 meters above the sea.
Snorkeling off La Digue is amazing with vibrant coral reefs, angelfish, spotted eagle rays and turtles and what’s best is that they are easily accessible directly from the beaches. On the island are several dive operators who offer world class service for any level of diver, accessing some of the best dive sites around La Digue.
La Digue is blessed with some of the best beaches in the whole of the Seychelles. Backed by lush vegetation, crystal clear turquoise water, granite boulders and silky soft white sandy beaches, you will be able to find the perfect beach for you. Some beaches are calm, with shallow waters surrounded by granite boulders, while others are wide sandy beaches with deeper waters and waves. Grande Anse is a large white sandy bay backed by palm trees and crystal blue waters, but the water is deep and there can be waves. Anse Cocos is a quiet beach of white sand, granite boulders and clear shallow water. To get here you need to walk for about 30-minutes, but the effort is worth it when you get there. Anse Source D’Argent is reputed to be one of the best beaches in the world and is renowned as the most photographed beach in the world and when you see it, you will understand why. Surrounded by large granite boulders and swaying palm trees, the white sandy beach and shallow blue waters are perfect for swimming. There is a small entrance fee to get here and because of it popularity, it can get busy, so our suggestion is to head here in the later afternoon when the day visitors have left back to Praslin and Mahe and enjoy the sunset.
Aside from the stunning beaches, La Digue has a small nature reserve called Veuve Nature Reserve and is home to the rare black paradise flycatcher, of which there are only about 100 left in the wild. The highest peak on La Digue is Belle Vue or Eagle’s Nest Mountain and is in the center of the island, but only rises 300 meters above the sea.
Snorkeling off La Digue is amazing with vibrant coral reefs, angelfish, spotted eagle rays and turtles and what’s best is that they are easily accessible directly from the beaches. On the island are several dive operators who offer world class service for any level of diver, accessing some of the best dive sites around La Digue.
La Digue is blessed with some of the best beaches in the whole of the Seychelles. Backed by lush vegetation, crystal clear turquoise water, granite boulders and silky soft white sandy beaches, you will be able to find the perfect beach for you. Some beaches are calm, with shallow waters surrounded by granite boulders, while others are wide sandy beaches with deeper waters and waves. Grande Anse is a large white sandy bay backed by palm trees and crystal blue waters, but the water is deep and there can be waves. Anse Cocos is a quiet beach of white sand, granite boulders and clear shallow water. To get here you need to walk for about 30-minutes, but the effort is worth it when you get there. Anse Source D’Argent is reputed to be one of the best beaches in the world and is renowned as the most photographed beach in the world and when you see it, you will understand why. Surrounded by large granite boulders and swaying palm trees, the white sandy beach and shallow blue waters are perfect for swimming. There is a small entrance fee to get here and because of it popularity, it can get busy, so our suggestion is to head here in the later afternoon when the day visitors have left back to Praslin and Mahe and enjoy the sunset.
