La Digue's western beach of Anse Source D'Argent is among the most photographed beaches in the world...
La Digue Island is a steep granite island lying 52 kilometres from Mahé and 7km from Praslin. Named after one of two vessels in a French expedition from Mauritius to explore the granitics in 1768, it is the fourth largest island in the Seychelles after Mahe, Praslin and Silhouette. It has a land area of more than ten square kilometres.
The island
welcomes the majority of its visitors by boat at the quaint jetty at La Passe.
It is a popular, unspoilt destination for people wishing for a taste of the
traditional Seychelles.
Nowhere else in
Seychelles is the water more limpid or the sand so white. Because of its
diversity and its beautiful beaches strewn with pink granite rocks, La Digue is
the most exclusive and mythical island in the Seychelles.
La Digue breathes
calm and serenity. Here the main mode of transport is the bicycle but the
traditional oxcart is also still very much part of the scene and associated
with a certain art of living. On La Digue times passes peacefully. La
Digue Holidays are perfect for relaxation.
Within an hour
walkers can reach any point on the island and there are many trails leading
into its hilly interior which rises to a height of 333 metres. La Digue's
western beach of Anse Source D'Argent is among the most photographed beaches on
earth. Its granite boulders seem to have been sculpted by a divine hand to
adorn this beach of breathtaking beauty. On the south-eastern coast three more
exceptional beaches are to be found; Grande Anse, Petite Anse and Anse Cocos.
Snorkeling at Anse Patates, the island's northern most point is excellent while
the reef-protected shores of Anse Fourmis, Anse Banane and Anse Gaulettes on
east La Digue are favourite spots for picnics and sunbathing.
At the charming
L'Union estate, situated between La Passe and Anse Source D'Argent on the west
coast, visitors will have the chance to discover some of the traditional local
industries of the past such as vanilla farming and curing as well as witnessing
the production of copra and coconut oil. The nearby yard of the local
boat-building industry also deserves a visit. One mile south of La Passe lies
La Digue Veuve Special Reserve, covering nearly eight acres and where you will
find the Seychelles Black Paradise Flycatcher, one of the rarest and most
unique birds in the world. This reserve, established by the Royal Society of
Nature Conservation in 1981, is also home to the Seychelles Bulbul, the
Seychelles Sunbird as well as to two extremely rare species of terrapin.
Accomodation
on La Digue Island
Le Domaine de L'Orangeraie
Le Domaine de
l'Orangeraie has undergone two years of careful redevelopment and now offers an
exceptional selection of 45 villas in an idyllic location on the breathtaking
island of La Digue. There is also a Presidential Villa and facilities now
include two restaurants and a fine spa.
La Digue
Island Lodge
The Lodge is set
along the Anse Reunion beach situated amidst peaceful and exotic tropical
garden of coconut palms, Takamaka trees and flowering plants overlooking
Praslin Island. Besides being the main hotel on La Digue, the lodge enjoys
being one of the only local style hotels of the Seychelles in a rich and
natural setting.
Le Relax
Beach House on La Digue Island
Situated
immediately beside the beautiful, west-facing Anse Reunion beach, Le Relax
beach House is is the most perfect location for experiencing the serene and
relaxed atmosphere of La Digue.
L'Union Estate Beach Chalets
Located in the
Union Estate Park, adjacent to one of the most famous and filmed beach
"Anse Source d'Argent". The spacious chalets enjoy exclusivity and
tranquility of the deserted L'Union Beach and its vast surroundings. Each with
two separate bedrooms with ensuite, living and kitchen area, it provides an
ideal retreat for families.
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