LA DIGUE
LA DIGUE BEACHES
AFRICA BEST
La Digue is Seychelles´s fourth biggest island, with about 10 square kilometres of tropical beauty only inhabited by 2000 people.
The most important beaches are Anse Source d`Argent and Anse Pierrot, which deserve to have a special place among the best beaches in the world, thanks to their fine sand and crystal water framed by a dramatic scenery of amber rocky formations that hide a great number of mysterious caves.
To move around the island, you can walk or hire a bicycle, contributing in this way to the peace and quiet of the island, where you will never hear upsetting mechanical noises.
WHERE TO STAY AND WHAT TO DO
La Digue has gained such a relevant position as a beach and sun destination, that today you can find several hotels and resorts offering comfortable accommodation.
Climbing up to the highest point of the island, Eagle´s Nest Mountain,which is 300 metres above sea level and overlooks the beauty of the island, gives you an excellent opportunity to make a halt in the enjoyment of the coasts of La Digue.
You can also explore the dense jungle in Veuve Natural Reserve where you will be able to find natural swimming pools and outstandingly lush vegetation. Or you can see the port of La Passe in the west of La Digue and watch boat building activities or visit a vanilla plantation nearby. If you are fond of history, see the impressive Church of Our Lady of the Assumption with its remarkable stone Calvary at the entrance.
WHEN AND HOW TO GO
You can get to La Digue by ferry from Praslin or Mahé, or you can travel by helicopter, which is as expensive as enjoyable.
You can visit La Digue any time of the year.
