| La Digue is a small island of less than 3 by 2 miles | | | | which you don't really need. But you can get one |
| and it rises to a height of almost 350 metres. | | | | free from my website anyway. Go on your |
| Most visitors come here for the beaches. And to | | | | journey of discovery. I suggest a list below that |
| say the beaches are superb would be an | | | | you should try get to and see but not necessarily |
| understatement. There are lots of guided tours on | | | | in the order listed. |
| offer but I think the best way to enjoy this | | | | - Follow the coastal road and check out all the |
| laid-back little island is to discover it by yourself at | | | | beaches along the way |
| your own pace. | | | | - Visit the "Veuve" or Seychelles |
| I think a day is sufficient time to enjoy this place. | | | | Paradise-flycatcher nature reserve |
| But there are those who like this tranquil setting | | | | - Visit Lunion Estate and the vanilla plantation |
| that they stay a whole week. Good for them. | | | | - A quick hike to Eagles Nest, the island's highest |
| This island resonates with them. I too spend a | | | | point (333m) |
| few days there in one stretch sometimes. It does | | | | - Take the mountain road across the island and |
| you good... | | | | discover an amazing sight |
| On La Digue you travel back in time at least 50 | | | | - The old La Digue Church is worth a visit too |
| to 60 years to the Seychelles of the 50s. Does | | | | - Discover the picturesque "Anse Source |
| that mean it's good? Absolutely! Much has been | | | | d'Argent". Some say it's the best beach |
| lost in other parts of Seychelles, as the pace of | | | | - Enjoy your favourite beach but always think |
| life has picked up over the years. So this island | | | | safety first If you watch you'll see the main |
| takes you back to the good old days. | | | | traffic flow is to the right from the Jetty. My |
| If you're going to make a day trip to this little | | | | suggestion is to head in the opposite direction. |
| island, assuming you are having your main holiday | | | | Follow the road along the coast and enjoy the |
| on the much bigger Mahe, arrange an early | | | | many beaches the other way. You'll come to the |
| morning flight to Praslin and then take the ferry | | | | end of the road in less than an hour. |
| from there. | | | | From there you can head back and find out what |
| But as you make a stop on Praslin Island consider | | | | the others were rushing to get to. It's all on the |
| spending a couple of days there too at some | | | | list here, but whatever you do you must take the |
| time in the future perhaps on your way back | | | | single cross-island mountain road and discover the |
| from La Digue. It's because it too is an amazing | | | | best beach in the whole of Seychelles. Yes it's |
| place, which you should not skip on a holiday in | | | | right there on La Digue Island. Turquoise blue sea |
| Seychelles. | | | | and fine white sands and still almost deserted... But |
| Make the most of your day. Try get to La Digue | | | | you have to cross the central hills and it is a little |
| early. The first thing you notice is little to no | | | | steep in some places. |
| traffic. There are no private cars here. Bicycles | | | | And make your day as long as you can. Take the |
| are the main mode of transport, and you can | | | | last ferry back. You should have booked it since |
| easily rent one when you arrive at the jetty. If | | | | the morning. But should you fall in love with La |
| you do not feel very energetic there are also a | | | | Digue Island you'll find several Creole-style hotels |
| couple of taxis and mini tour buses. The ox-carts | | | | and small guesthouses. And if one day's good |
| are still there too and they take centre stage. | | | | here, two's even better. And enjoy the food |
| Organized guided tours are available but I say | | | | especially the fresh fish. |
| take your bike and your trusty map of the island, | | | | |