La Digue, The Seychelles
La Digue is situated a short distance from Praslin, but there is no airstrip so you cannot fly there. Instead you must take a boat - a short trip lasting about 20 minutes. In a way, this method of travel prepares you for the whole La Digue experience! La Digue is one of the most laid back places on Earth - another world from even Mahe.
Immediately after stepping off the boat you will notice the oxcarts, the taxis of La Digue. Cars are restricted on the island, with only a few in existence. Oxcart is the main method of transport, but bicycles can be hired allowing the tourist easy transport to the more difficult to reach places.
La Digue is the fourth largest and third most populated of the islands within the Seychelles, with over 2,000 inhabitants. Several hotels exist on the island, providing comfortable accommodation, the most popular being La Digue Island Lodge. In addition there are several guesthouses offering simpler accommodation. It is also possible to visit the island on a day trip from Praslin.
La Digue is most famous for its beautiful landscape, offering unique rock formations reaching down to the sea. No where else within the Seychelles are such features to be seen, the ancient granite rocks worn away by time, leaving breath taking structures for the eye to marvel at. La Digue is surrounded by beautiful white sand beaches, spectacular coves where you will can find deserted beaches with no other tourists beside yourself. The simple beauty and charm has made the island into a favourite for film producers and photographers, lovers and honeymooners.
For the more adventurous, who don’t want to spend the whole holiday on the beach, climb to the top of the mountain at the heart of the island, it offers a wonderful view of the island. There is a wonderful small church, called ‘The Lady of our Assumption’, which is about to celebrate its first century. It is located not far from the Port, just south of La Digue Island Lodge. A little further down a working plantation exists, here you can watch the gathering and processing of coconuts, or examine the vanilla plantation.
Whatever you see and do on La Digue, you will be assured of a warm welcome from the local people. The life style is slow and relaxed, there are no problems or stress here, so just put your feet up, lie back and relax, life can be so wonderful.
Diving on La Digue is excellent. The island shares nearly all its dive sites with nearby Praslin. The only dive centre is at the La Digue Island Lodge.
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This exquisite island is a very popular choice with honeymooners and couples who are attracted by its deserted coves and romantic scenery. If you are travelling alone, you might find yourself a bit lonely!
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