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We chose to visit The Seychelles after seeing some unreal pictures of it on the Internet. We loved it so much that we decided to visit it twice, two years apart. The photos displayed in this article will explain for sure our craziness of spending money twice on this destination.
Each time we decided to visit the three most inhabited and popular islands: Mahé (with the capital Victoria), Praslin and La Digue (4th largest island).
Click on the small arrow from the map (top left corner) to expand the map legend and visualize all the touristic objectives mentioned in this article.
The amazing La Digue is by far our favorite island from all the exotic places which we have visited so far. This article is related only to La Digue. For Praslin there is a special article, Top 10 things to do in Praslin. In Mahé we didn’t spend enough time, so we couldn’t visit many places.
From now on, all the information presented in this article will be related to La Digue. Let the journey begin! ♥
Besides the information presented in the other article that is valid for La Digue as well, here are some other useful things related to that small island:
- Did you know? → things related to La Digue’s geography (population, highest elevation etc.)
- Good to know → very useful things to know about La Digue (roads, public transport, shops etc.)
- Advice → important lessons we’ve learned after being there which can help you as well
- Pay attention to → very important things to take into account for your own safety (water currents, life jacket, injuries, public lighting etc.)
- We’ve been there → details about our vacation (ITINERARY, planning, general impressions)
ISLAND
La Digue Island is the fourth largest island in Seychelles and lies 40 kilometers (25 miles) from Mahé and 7 km (3.5 miles) from Praslin.
POPULATION
The island has a population of around 2,900 people.
HIGHEST ELEVATION
The highest elevation on the island, Nid d’Aigle (333m), that is at 10 min climbing from Belle Vue point, offers an almost-perfect 360 degree view of La Digue and its neighboring islands.
ECO-CAPITAL
La Digue has already started to draft a five-year plan in order to achieve 100% green status by the year 2020. Since then various initiatives have been undertaken to transform the island into the country’s eco-capital, including the introduction of clean energy vehicles.
ROADS
La Digue has narrow roads and is not as crowded as the other bigger islands. It can be easily explored on foot or by bicycles which are parked all over the places: in front of the guesthouses, on the beaches.
BUS
There are no buses on La Digue island.
TRANSPORT SERVICE
When arriving to the island by ferry at La Digue Marina there are lots of Creole people offering their service to get you to your hotel/resort by car/by bicycle.
STORES
Grocery stores and fresh markets are extremely limited.
FLASHLIGHT
As there are no street lamps on the island and the bicycles often don’t have their own light, a flashlight or better a headlamp would be very useful during the night.
ACCOMMODATION
Check out this useful website, SeyVillas, offering lots of accommodation choises and giving specific information about the beaches.
COCONUTS
Coconuts falling from trees may cause serious injury.
STRONG CURRENTS
Take care when swimming or snorkeling. There are strong currents on different beaches at different times.
Beaches that offer safe swimming during the south east monsoon (May to September) may not be safe during the north east monsoon (November to March) and vice versa.
Seek local advice, heed signage on beaches and stay within your depth.
LIFE GUARDS
Beaches do not always show safety information and you shouldn’t assume they’re safe.
Life Guards does not exist on most of the beaches from La Digue.
LIFE JACKET
Most of the inner island resorts are accessible by ferry.
You should pay attention to safety briefings and make sure life jackets are provided, especially on smaller excursion boats.
INJURE
Be careful of injuring your feet or other exposed areas on coral rocks.
ILLEGAL DISHES
There are certain dishes that were once part of Seychellois custom that are now illegal. Unfortunately, some of these old traditional foods are still illegally eaten.
If you’re offered dolphin, turtle, tortoise, or coco de mer it is illegal – do not eat it! You can eat instead a lot of fresh fish.
PUBLIC LIGHTING
As there are no street lamps on the island and the bicycles often don’t have their own light, a flashlight or better a headlamp would be very useful during the night.
SAND FLIES
In order to avoid being bitten by them, make sure you bring a thick beach mat or beach towel to sit on. If you use insect repellent, that can also help.
If you do happen to be bitten, tea tree oil and zinc salves are good treatments against the bites themselves.
CREDIT CARDS
Credit cards are rarely accepted outside of major hotels. There are only 4 ATM on La Digue island.
LOCATION
La Digue Island in The Seychelles.
DURATION & MONTH
One week in April.
TRANSPORT
Airline tickets to The Seychelles → momondo.com – we chose a Qatar Airlines flight from Europe with one stop in Doha.
Arrive to La Digue (all the information here) → by high-speed catamaran from Victoria jetty, Mahé island (Cat Cocos ferry operator).
Inside La Digue → explored the island on foot or by bicycle (rent a bike).
ACCOMMODATION
Guesthouse → booking.com (The Rising Sun Guesthouse).
COSTS
Airplane ticket → it depends on the period and on your departure city.
Fast ferry → 122 euro/person in the main cabin (round trip from Victoria jetty to La Digue Marina).
Guesthouse → 150 euro/double room/night (breakfast and dinner included).
Bike rental → 100 SCR/bike/day (around 7-10 euro).
IMPRESSIONS
La Digue was the most beautiful exotic destination we’ve seen so far.
This place is a tropical paradise (stunning landscapes with white-sand beaches everywhere and gorgeous, lush jungle covering the islands’ hills).
However, we were totally surprised to find that amazing island more noisy and polluted in 2017 compared to 2015 when there were no cars. It’s a pitty, the island is losing its charm!
Rising Sun Guesthouse was an affordable option and the dinner (local Creole food) was fantastic. Here are some more impressions about that accommodation:
LOCATION
- short walk from the jetty (10-15 min)
- close to Anse Reunion beach
- close by there are a couple of great takeaway places for eating
- the supermarket is just around the corner
- vicinity of the Veuve reserve – just across the street – excellent for a quiet morning walk in the woods
ROOM
- the room was clean, spacious and comfy
- equipped with air conditioner, a fridge and a water boiler
- you have your own small private terrace
- lizards on the walls in the room, but that is the case for the whole area, not just this guesthouse; however, they are harmless and are keeping the mosquitos away
FOOD
- it’s better to choose the half board accommodation (bed, breakfast and dinner)
- breakfast was basic – eggs or pancakes, toast bread with jam & fruit, coffee or fresh juice, local fruits; some variation would have been appreciated
- dinner buffet – special Creole food that was always different: great fresh fish/chicken/pork with curry, salads
FACILITIES
- Bicycles are available for hire, which is very convenient; however, they were overall not in the best condition
- Wi-Fi was available in the room free of charge.
We wanted to make sure that we had enough time to explore every single beach (or as many as possible) in one week.
This 7 day itinerary for La Digue includes:
- Visit the most important beaches: Anse Source d’Argent, Grand Anse, Petite Anse, Anse Severe, Anse La Réunion, Anse Patates, Anse Fourmis
- Visit the secluded beaches: Anse Cocos, Anse Songe, Grand l’Anse, Anse Caïman
- Visit l’Union Estate Park
- Ride a bike on the northern coast of La Digue
- Hike on the highest peak, Nid d’Aigle (333m)
- Watch the sunset from Anse Severe Beach
DAY 1
Seychelles’ International Airport is on the country’s biggest island, Mahé. On the same island is also located its capital, Victoria. As soon as you got off the plane, you will feel a hot breeze. This is due to the tropical climate.
To arrive to La Digue island there are three options (mentioned down below). We chose the first one and the price was 122 euro/person in the main cabin for a round trip from Victoria jetty to La Digue Marina.
1. By ferry (50-60 min to Praslin then 15 min from Praslin to La Digue):
From the airport take either a shuttle bus or a taxi to get to Victoria jetty (on the same island, Mahé). Normally the bus is reserved only for people who arranged their trip through a travel agency, otherwise you must take a taxi (around 50 euro).
For travellers wishing to connect directly from an international or domestic flight to a ferry service, the local ferry operator, Cat Cocos, offers its passengers an airport transfer service between Mahé International Airport and the Cat Cocos jetty in Victoria (fees apply). Their shuttle bus leaves Mahé airport at 09:00 and 15:00 daily, as well as 08:00 on a Sunday, and must be booked in advance. For early flight arrivals you can choose to either to stay at the airport and wait for the shuttle bus, or take a taxi to Victoria and wait there for your ferry departure.
The Cat Cocos schedule can be seen down below:
2. By airplane to Praslin (15 min with Air Seychelles), then by taxi/bus to Praslin Ferry Harbour and then by ferry to La Digue (15 min).
3. By helicopter directly to La Digue (20 min).
We stayed seven nights at the Rising Sun Guesthouse on the west coast of La Digue.
It was almost evening when we arrived on La Digue island after changing two airplanes, one bus and one ferry. It gets dark at ~18.00, so it was too late to explore the island and we were too exhausted after the long trip.
DAY 2
The itinerary on that day was around 10 km long and the round-trip took us about 3 hours (it depends on how fast you go or how many stops you make).
ADVICE – Download the offline maps from MapsMe in advance through a Wi-Fi connection as the data roaming rates are really high.
Anse La Réunion beach was not far from our guesthouse. It’s a quiet beach, which is empty most of the time, except for the areas with accommodations found near it. However, being a very long beach you can find a spot where you can stay alone, read a book, meditate or admire the beautiful scenery and the small sailing boats.
Anse La Réunion Beach
- lies on the west coast of La Digue
- easy-access because it’s in proximity to many accomodations (one of them is La Digue Island Lodge)
- beach is not crowded
- shallow water and calm sea with no dangerous currents
- natural shade
- family-friendly
- many facilities (restaurant, market, jetty)
Right next to Anse La Réunion beach there is an amazing green place with small chalets. That place is La Digue Island Lodge resort. Its beachside setting makes it more special.
La Digue Island Lodge‘s garden & restaurant
- located next to Anse Réunion
- free access even though we weren’t accommodated there
- chalets situated along the beach
- lush vegetation
- very tidy and neat garden
- the restaurant Marmit is right near the beach and offers perfect sunset views
Notre Dame de l’Assomption is the only church found on the island. It is quite a big church painted in a very nice color. The interior is very simple and it has many wall mounted fans.
Church Notre Dame de l’Assomption
- the Roman Catholic church is located next to Anse Réunion
- founded in 1853
After crossing the island through its village, there is a tiny beach called Anse Songe. The path through this beach is very wild and covered with tall lush vegetation, but we felt safe without being with a guide. It was just amazing to see at the end of the path those huge rocks appearing behind the vegetation and revealing their well-guarded treasure: the Anse Songe beach. We loved that place the most because it’s so wild and it inspires peace.
Anse Songe Beach
- lies on the south east coast of La Digue
- 15 minutes walk from Grand Anse Beach
- this tiny wild beach is empty at all times
- water is quite deep so be extremely careful when venturing into the ocean
- scenic view with a mix of spectacular rocks and white sand
Next to Anse Songe there is Grand l’Anse Beach, as isolated as the first one. Those two beaches are worth visiting for their scenic views. The water is rough, deep, with strong currents and full of stones, so swimming is not at all recommended. You can take some amazing photos at sunset.
ADVICE – Make sure you leave Anse Songe and Grand l’Anse before 18.00 when it is getting dark. There is no public light and you have to pass through abundant vegetation to get to the main road. Take a headlight with you, just in case.
Grand l’Anse Beach
- not to be confused with Grand Anse beach
- lies in the south east coast of La Digue right next to Anse Songe Beach (in its north)
- access via Anse Songe
- it’s very similar to Anse Songe: wild, empty, plenty of high rocks, deep water
- perfect to relax, take photos, admire the scenery and hear the sound of the ocean
DAY 3
The itinerary on that day was around 13 km long and the round-trip took us about 3.5 hours.
L’Union Estate is a National Heritage of La Digue. We paid 115 Seychelles Rupees to enter the estate in 2017. Some people complain about the entry fee and decide to access the famous Anse Source d’Argent beach for free by walking or swimming near the shore. However, as there are parts without beach and without shade, the fee is worth it.
In that park we saw the Coconut plantation, the Giant Tortoises, the Anse Union beach and one of the most famous and photographed beaches in the world, Anse Source d’Argent. There is also an old colonial cemetery where the first settlers of La Digue are buried. We loved the most the granit rocks that make the park look absolutely spectacular and unique. The Giant Union Rock occupies an area of 4,000 m² and it is estimated to be around 700 million years old.
L’Union Estate
- there is an entrance fee for visitors (115 Seychelles Rupees / day)
- the former coconut and vanilla plantation found on this estate is a real insight into La Digue colonial history
- it offers you the chance to see copra (the dried flesh from which coconut oil is processed) being made
- until the 1980s, coconuts were actually grown here in the fields and copra produced
- before palm oil conquered the world market, coconut oil had, for centuries, been the natural product widely-used in the kitchen.
Intersecting La Mare Soupape river, Anse Union is not as famous as its neighboring beaches. Nevertheless it is a nice and quiet place and a family-friendly beach with shallow water.
Anse Union Beach
- located on the west coast of La Digue (in the Union Estate)
- most of the time empty
- shallow water with small waves and very weak currents
- natural shade
- protection from the ocean provided by the coral reef, so it is safe for families with children
- facilities available in the nearby village (about 5 minutes away)
- good place to learn how to snorkel, as the water is clear and shallow
Anse Source d’Argent beach is more crowded, but more spectacular because of the impressive boulders, the abundant lush vegetation, the pristine white sand and the turquoise ocean that blend in perfect harmony. Some of the towering granite rock formations flank the beach and others found near the shore are gently touched by the crystal-clear warm ocean. Right where Anse Union meets Anse Source d’Argent there is a small place, hidden by the rocks, with white fine sand where couples get married.
Crystal Water Kayaks is an ecological kayaking business offering guided tours in 100% transparent kayaks. They are located on the beautiful shores of Anse Source D’argent. The tours allow visitors to discover and explore the marine life while enjoying breathtaking scenery and panoramic views of the coastline. Following the trail up ahead from Anse Source d’Argent, there is Fruita Cabana Bar where you can order some delicious fruit smoothies.
Anse Source d’Argent Beach
- Seychelles’ most famous attraction thanks to its amazing natural beauty
- located in the south-west of La Digue
- access via the Union Estate
- very popular beach with lots of visitors (visitors are advised to come early, as the beach is particularly busy between 10.00 and 17.00 each day)
- shallow and clear water
- natural shade
- facilities can all be found near the entrance to the beach, as well as several fruit stands
- perfect for swimming and snorkelling (at high tide)
For us the most amazing place from La Digue to watch a sunset is Anse Severe beach.
The sun has sunk behind the hills of Praslin island being accompanied by the clouds in a burning red. When the sun finally has felt asleep below the horizon, the fleeting colors of dusk have begun to fade away and the clouds’ silhouettes have started to fly across the sky in spectacular shapes.
DAY 4
The itinerary on that day was around 10 km long and the round trip took us about 3h.
ADVICE – When going to/coming back from Anse Cocos choose the path that passes by Grand Anse. Don’t try to use other paths because they are unmarked, not cleared of growing branches, difficult and you may get lost in the dense jungle.
The Veuve Reserve is a small nature reserve which offers a lot of natural shade from the trees. It can easily be explored with little danger of getting lost.
ADVICE – The Veuve Reserve is home to mosquitoes, so bring insect repellent.
Veuve Reserve
- special reserve for the protection of wildlife habitats and plant species many of which are endemic to Seychelles
- the primary use of the Veuve Reserve is to provide a protected breeding and feeding habitat for the Seychelles Black Paradise Flycatcher
- located on the Western side of the island; it covers 21 hectares
- officially opened in 1982
- there is an information centre at the main entrance (the only environmental agency on La Digue)
- can be explored alone or with a guide (advance registration requested)
- opened from Monday to Friday from 8.00 am – 4.00 pm
If you ever arrive in the Seychelles, on your way to Grand Anse beach visit the Coco Sun Fruit Cabana outdoor bar. You will recognize the place by its unique decor and atmosphere (incense sticks and good music).
A guy in his late 20s has collected the trash found on beaches near his home – cans, shells, sunglasses, flip flop soles, plastic straw etc – and has used it to decorate his own outdoor bar where he sold fresh juices and fruit platters. He has been very ingenious by finding a source of living and at the same time protecting the environment. Great job, young man!
Grand Anse beach amazes the tourists by the clear water which is in perfect harmony with the pristine golden-white sand. However, in that area it may be very dangerous to venture into the rough ocean. Moreover, there is not much natural shade, so it is very exhausting to stay a long time under the strong sun rays.
Grand Anse Beach
- located in the east of La Digue
- access is on-foot or by bike
- few visitors
- very dangerous for swimming (deep water and strong currents)
- lack of shade
- there is a small hut selling drinks at the back of the beach
- gorgeous scenery
15 minutes walking from Grand Anse there is a similar, but quieter beach, Petite Anse. It has a peaceful atmosphere and the scenery is breathtaking.
Petite Anse Beach
- located in the east of La Digue
- access is on-foot via Grand Anse
- wild beach with few visitors
- swimming should be avoided due to dangerous currents
- shade provided by trees and shelters built at the back of the beach out of palm leaves
- peaceful location providing a stunning scenery
The third beach, Anse Cocos, stole our hearts due to its shallow natural pool that are hidden by the typical Seychellois granite boulders at the north end. To reach this beach you have to take the beautiful jungle trail that starts from Grand Anse and passes through Petite Anse. The trail takes about 45-60 minutes, depending how many stops you make at the other beaches. You can buy a guided tour to get there. Robert Agnes is a pretty well-known guide on La Digue. However, we recommend you to walk by yourself, the path is quite easy and you can find other people during the hiking to ask for help.
Anse Cocos Beach
- secluded beach located in the east of La Digue
- access is on-foot with a bit of hike to get there, but the walk itself is worth the effort (there is a path from Grand Anse at about 45 minutes distance and another from Anse Fourmis in the north, but the second one is recommended only if you are with a guide)
- few visitors
- not safe to swim on this beach, but there is a natural pool sheltered from the waves by the surrounding boulders
- some shade from the trees
- facilities at ~45 minutes away on-foot (at Grand Anse)
- the beautiful natural scenery makes the beach a real delight for photographers
Watch the video below realized by Seychelles.cc to get familiar to the trail from Grande Anse to Anse Cocos.
DAY 5
The itinerary on that day was around 12 km long and the round trip took us about 3.5h.
The northern coast of La Digue is most-often traversed by bike. There is a small concrete paved path running parallel to the beach and going until Anse Fourmis.
Going to the north you will first reach the picturesque beach of Anse Severe that faces the Seychelles’ second largest island, Praslin. This beach offers a spectacular sunset views over Praslin. There are a lot of local people coming on the beach in the afternoon, just before the sunset, to admire the scenery and spend some nice moments with family and friends.
Anse Severe Beach
- lies in the north of La Digue
- easy accessible thanks to the nearby road
- can be reached by bike or on-foot
- it has visitors almost most of the time (excepting the mornings)
- protected beach by coral formations and rocks, offering shallow and calm water; safe for families with children
- natural shade offering protection from the strong sun
- offers enough facilities
- the views are amazing, especially during sunset, and the water is great for swimming and snorkeling
Heading further along the coast there is the next beach, Anse Patates. The big rock formations found on the beach and the turquoise water transform the scenery into a spectacular one. However, the ocean might be very rough, with high waves so it’s better just to admire the view and take photos.
Anse Patates Beach
- peaceful beach located on the north coast of La Digue
- easy access thanks to the nearby road
- few visitors
- lack of coral reef protection, so the water deepens quickly and has strong currents
- provides natural shade to escape the sun
- good access to facilities
- it is recommended to remain close to the shore and to swim and snorkel with supervision
Anse Gaulettes is a very narrow beach, pretty isolated, but peaceful place. Next to it there is an art gallery. The author of the paintings, George Camille, was born in the Seychelles, but he studied at a college of art in London.
© Facebook account of George Camille Gallery
Anse Gaulettes Beach
- small beach located in the north of La Digue
- access via the coastal road that runs parallel to the beach
- empty most of the time
- beach can disappear at high tide
- some natural shade
- specific features: long, narrow strip of sand and a wall running along part of the beach (well for sunbathing)
- small snack bar nearby (on Anse Grosse Roche)
- there is an art gallery at the south end of the beach, George Camille Gallery
- very dangerous for swimming due to the strong under water currents even though the water isn’t particularly deep
Further south there is Anse Grosse Roche with its large boulder that was used in the 1987 film ‘Crusoe’, starring Aidan Quinn.
Anse Grosse Roche Beach
- quiet beach that lies on the east coast of La Digue
- easy access thanks to the adjacent road
- beach is relatively empty
- natural shade offering protection from the tropical Seychelles sun
- there is a snack bar at the entrance to the beach
- imposing boulder from the beach used in the film “Crusoe”
- shallow water, but high waves during trade winds; good for snorkeling and photography
The next beach is Anse Banane. It is usually empty because of the coarse sand and the corals found on the shore. There may be some people at the small restaurant with Creole cuisine right next to it, Chez Julie. That place has a nice, laid-back atmosphere and its roof is made out of palm tree leaves. They offer an excellent grilled fish fillet and a tasty octopus salad.
Anse Banane Beach
- located in the north-east of La Digue
- access via the coastal road
- few visitors (the majority come to the restaurant found on the beach, Chez Julie)
- natural shade
- it offers some facilities: tourist shops and a small snack bar/restaurant on the beach
- specific features: the views of four different nearby Seychelles islands (Felicité, Marianne, Grande Soeur, and Petite Soeur); the beach surface is slightly coarse
- good prospect for exploration and photography, but not the best beach for swimming or snorkeling
Following the small coastal street you will arrive to its end in the east of the island at Anse Fourmis beach. The representative element of this island is the coconut palm nearly parallel to the ground. In the past there was a swing hanging from it. The beach is perfect for relaxing and popular with sunbathers.
Anse Fourmis Beach
- located in La Digue’s east coast
- easy accessible via walking or by bike
- often empty
- natural shade makes the beach safe for families
- facilities in the area – 5 minutes’ walk (at Anse Banane beach)
- provides a path that leads to Anse Cocos in the south
- water is shallow at low tide and it has strong currents at high tide, so it’s not good for swimming or snorkeling
- perfect for taking a sunbath
DAY 6
The itinerary on that day was about 13 km long and it took us ~2h (without counting the stops we had).
It is not possible to go all the way around the island by bike. The road ends at Anse Fourmis beach. There you can park and lock the bike and continue the way on-foot in the lush forest until Anse Caïman beach. For us, that was the most difficult and at the same time one of the most amazing experiences on La Digue. Make sure you have some fruits/snacks to eat and enough water with you.
The path that goes to Anse Caïman it’s not marked and it goes all the way parallel to the shore. It’s not an easy trail. In fact it is dangerous because it requires walking across slippery rocks. If you are not an experienced hiker or if you are alone, we would definitely recommend you to come with an experienced tour guide and to wear sports shoes.
All in all, the trail offers some incredible scenery seen from above as you approach Anse Caïman. When getting to the beach you will feel isolated, surrounded only by the amazing and silent nature. The sea is rough and the water is deep in that area. Instead you can have a picnic while hearing the sound of the ocean and being caressed by the sunrays.
Anse Caïman Beach
- located on the east coast of La Digue
- no direct road access
- difficult to reach, especially from the north (Anse Fourmis)
- it’s easier and safer to reach the beach via Anse Cocos which is in the south
- very isolated beach with almost no visitors
- natural shade
- no facilities so bring a lot of water and some snacks with you
- not safe for swimming (deep water in places and lots of granite boulders)
- perfect for snorkeling lovers (one of the best shore snorkeling spots to see sea turtles in La Digue) and photographers
The most disappointing thing during that challenging hike was that we found a lot of plastic bottles brought by the ocean and hidden beneath the rocks. We tried to collect as many as possible in our backpack and we took them to the closest garbage can.
We are totally responsible for the environment that we live in and our bad habits and actions may have such a big negative impact on our Planet! Let’s be more aware of it!
DAY 7
The itinerary on that day was cca. 9 km long and the round trip took us about 3h.
Nid d’Aigle is the highest peak of La Digue. I recommend you to start walking to Nid d’Aigle early in the morning as it is more comfortable in terms of temperature. It is possible to ride a bike almost the entire way, but on the last part of the trail you have to go on-foot. The bicycles on the island are not in the best shape and the road is steep.
Up the hill at about 20 minutes before Nid d’Aigle there is Belle Vue. The trail until this point is not very harsh, but neither the easiest for people who aren’t in good shape. The real hike starts from Belle Vue.
ADVICE – Pay attention to not get lost!
There are no markers on the way and the shade is minimal. Therefore, the climb should not be underestimated. For us MapsMe offered more precise directions compared to Google Maps. You have to take the narrow path that starts behind the restaurant. After about 10 minutes, you will reach an intersection on a ridge. After that turn right and follow the path for 10 minutes until you reach Nid d’Aigle. There is no marker on the top, but from the highest point you will see Praslin, Felicité and Marianne islands in the distance. When descending, you can take another path in the north direction. This leads back down to the main path in the village. It is also possible to descend to Anse Cocos (about 90 minutes), but a guide is recommended as the path is overgrown.
The atmosphere in La Digue village is very quiet and houses are separated one from another by a lot of vegetation.
This is how a normal day looks like for the locals: a woman cooking on the beach, some children playing in the sand and fishers preparing a boat (fishing is one of their main activities).
As a brief conclusion, La Digue is by far the island which we liked the most in the Seychelles. It has the most peaceful and relaxing atmosphere.
Keep on reading IDR’s articles to discover the amazing Seychelles and many other incredible places on Earth.
Other useful articles: Things to know before visiting the Seychelles and Top 10 things to do in Praslin.
References: [seyvillas.com]