If you dream of a paradise on Earth, where turquoise waters lap against white beaches, giant granite boulders create a fantasy-like setting, and the air is filled with the scent of vanilla and sea breeze, then you should definitely visit La Digue Island.

Why is La Digue worth a visit? La Digue is not just an island. It is a feeling of elusive time, a place where there is no hustle and bustle, almost no cars (they move by bicycles and oxen!), and nature has preserved its pristine beauty. It is ideal for those who want to:

• A break from civilization, but not from comfort.
• Feel like a movie star — the beaches here are so picturesque that they are often used for advertising and film shoots.
• See one of the most beautiful bays in the world, Anse-Souris-d’Argent.

A brief history of the company about the island island

La Digue was named after the French ship La Digue, which was the first to reach the island in the 18th century. The first settlers arrived in the 1780s, and they were French, bringing with them African slaves to work on the coconut and vanilla plantations. The island still has traces of its colonial past, including old plantation houses, windmills, and preserved coconut presses. In the 19th century, La Digue became an important center for the production of copra (dried coconut pulp) and vanilla, and these flavors still linger in the air.

What should you see in La Digue?

1. Anse Source d’Argent (Anse Source d’Argent) is the hallmark of Seychelles This beach is the most photographed in the world. Giant granite boulders, pink sand, azure water and palm trees leaning over the water — all this creates an unreal picture. The tide and the ebb and flow of the beach change the appearance of the beach, opening up new bays and lagoons.

2. L’Union Estate (L’Union Plantation) An old coconut plantation where you will find yourself in the atmosphere of the 19th century. Here you can see:

• The traditional Creole house of a plantation owner.
• A cemetery with slave tombstones.
• A working coconut press powered by oxen.
• A farm of giant turtles — you can feed them!

3. Anse Patates and Anse Cocos Lesser-known, but no less beautiful beaches. Anse Coco requires a short hike through the jungle — but the reward is worth it: a secluded cove, ideal for swimming and picnicking.

4. Bike tour of the island

There are almost no cars on La Digue, and the main modes of transportation are bicycles and ox-drawn carts. Take a ride along the trails, passing by coconut groves, vanilla plantations, and villages where the locals wave at you.

5. Watching turtles and birds

The island is home to giant Seychelles turtles, and rare birds can be found in the wild, including the Seychelles sunbird, an endemic species of the archipelago.Что попробовать?

Be sure to try it:

• Coconut cake “Coco-d’Amor” is sweet, moist, and fragrant
• Fresh sugar cane juice is sold right on the streets.
• Grilled fish with Creole spices is especially delicious at sunset by the beach.

Conclusion

La Digue is not just a destination on your travel list. It’s an emotion. It’s a place where you’ll fall in love with the slow pace of life, the whisper of the waves, the scent of the tropics, and the serenity of star-filled evenings. If you’re looking for more than just a beach vacation, but an authentic experience of paradise, La Digue is waiting for you.