La Digue Island
Measuring 15 sq.km/9.3 sq.mi in size, La Digue is the fourth largest island in the archipelago. Named after one of French explorer Captain Dufresne's ships, it is characterized by white sand beaches, numerous granite rock outcroppings along the shore and the colonial-style houses of the 2,000 inhabitants. Foot, bicycle or oxcart easily accomplishes sightseeing on the small island.
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Must-see attractions nearby:
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La Digue Tourist Office
Social Security Building
La Digue Island Lodge, Inner Islands
Seychelles
Social Security Building
La Digue Island Lodge, Inner Islands
Seychelles
Related Attractions
Anse Patates
White sand swimming beach so named for its granite rocks, worn by sea and wind into smooth curves that makes them look like potatoes. Black Paradise Flycatchers can be observed in the woods fringing the beach.
Rock Climbing on La Digue
Rock climbing opportunities can be found at Anse Caiman, Anse Pierrot, Pointe Source d'Argent, Pointe Belize between Gant and Petite Anses, Anse Grosse Roche and Anse Patates. Cliff climbs are available at Pointe Jacques and L'Union behind the copra factory.
Widow Bird Reserve
This small bird sanctuary contains the endangered Black Paradise Flycatcher, (Terpsiphone corvina), which Seychellois call the widow because of it's streaming black tail feathers. Birdwatchers can also observe Chinese Bittern, Cave Swiftlet and Waxbill.
