"Back in time" Top 5 Page for this destination La Digue by kyoub

La Digue Travel Guide: 52 reviews and 98 photos

La Digue Island

La Digue(pronounced La Deeg) is a charming island and more like what life in the Seychelles was like years ago.
The island is 32 miles from Mahe and 2 3/4 miles from Praslin.
There are well preserved colonial style houses, palm trees, air sented by tropical flowers, beautiful beaches, granite boulders, and a bird sanctuary for the endangered Seychelles black-paradise flycatcher.
Like the tourists, the 2,000 or so inhabitants use either oxcarts, bicycles, or minibus service to get around the island.

Sculpted by time.

Beach lined with boulders

Sculpted by wind, rain, and sun, nature's materpieces adorn the beaches in La Digue. The natural granite boulders are amazing sights.

Granite rocks

Boulders

There is a magnificent 2-mile long beach that steps down from tumbled heaps of giant granite rocks. These rocks, one heaped on top of the other, seem as though they might fall down at any moment. They appear
either grey or pink, according to the angle of the sun.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Breathtakingly beautiful
In a nutshell:Should not be missed

Last visit to La Digue: Oct 1998
Intro Updated May 1, 2008
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Reviews (17)

Fresh seafood Restaurants (2)

This restaurant was on the premises of the Tournesol Guest House where we stayed. The food was quite food and the... more travel advice

LaDigue souveniers Shopping (2)

This little shop has t-shirts, hats, and numerous items that you will want to buy for souveniers. If you are just... more travel advice

Unique Liqueur from the Seychelles Shopping (2)

This unique liqueur is sold only in the seychelles and is sold in a glass bottle shaped like the Coco De Mer. The fruit... more travel advice

Beware of powerful undertow Warnings Or Dangers (1)

Some beaches have no protecting reef so the breakers and undertow are very powerful. more travel advice

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Local Customs (2)
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Hotels (1)
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Comments (20)

Yaqui Sep 16, 2010 at 5:45 PM Report Abuse

I so enjoyed the lovely tour of La Digue! What a fabulous place. You certainly know how to travel and your tips are so helpful!
willy_wonka Jul 22, 2009 at 9:45 PM Report Abuse

ahhh paradise! thanks for sharing a piece of it with us! the little red fody bird looks so darn cute!
Geisha_Girl Jun 19, 2008 at 9:45 PM Report Abuse

Looks like you've been to several of my "Must See" destinations, Kay (Seychelles included!) You've built a great page here and thanks for the info on Anse Source d'Argent. I'll be back to explore more!
traveldave May 1, 2008 at 10:23 AM Report Abuse

There are some quality birds in the Seychelles. I'd love to go there someday on a birding trip. BTW, thanks for checking out my Brazil page.
toonsarah Jan 27, 2008 at 2:46 AM Report Abuse

This looks such a peaceful spot Kay. The little fody looks pretty, and how wonderful to see the fly-catchers too!
Bwana_Brown Aug 5, 2007 at 1:52 PM Report Abuse

What a relaxed sounding place to spend some 'down time'!! Wow, those granite-bouldered beaches are truly spectacular! Your husband must have enjoyed his vacation in this paradise!
victorwkf Jul 25, 2007 at 3:30 AM Report Abuse

Great page on La Digue, this island and beach were featured in a travel documentary shown in singapore a few days ago :)
matcrazy1 Jan 10, 2007 at 2:06 PM Report Abuse

Wonderful beach, indeed! And these very rare birds + the Jamalac trees :-) Good tips and some outstanding pictures.
sirenna Aug 4, 2006 at 5:07 AM Report Abuse

What a beautiful place - hope to get there some day. Nice page. :)
VeronicaG Jun 3, 2006 at 7:03 PM Report Abuse

La Digue is so pretty--the lovely beaches, unusual birds and the unique way to get around...by oxcart!!