Tourist Guide La Digue
La Digue is an island where time stands still and time-honoured traditions such as travelling by ox-cart and bicycle are still king.
Close neighbour to Praslin and to its satellite islands of Félicité, Marianne, and the Sisters Islands, La Digue is the fourth largest island in Seychelles. The friendly atmosphere of this intimate island with its languid pace of life, traditional architecture and breathtaking beaches, such as legendary Anse Source d’Argent, is an absolute must for visitors.
Traditional methods of boat building and refining of coconut products (copra) are still practised on La Digue.
The island is home to the rare Seychelles black paradise flycatcher. The picturesque surrounding islands are ideal for snorkelling and diving excursions.
History and Culture
La Digue takes its name from one of the vessels in explorer Marion Dufresne's
fleet, sent by the French to explore Seychelles' granitic islands in 1768.
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More Travel Guides in Seychelles:
Praslin (About 7.3 mi) - Cousin island (About 13 mi) - Fregate island (About 18.4 mi) - Ste Anne Marine National Park (About 30.2 mi)
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