Tranquil and charming, La Digue is the fourth largest island in Seychelles. Popular for its rich wildlife, beautiful beaches and…
Grand Anse beach in La Digue, Seychelles (Getty Images)
Tranquil and charming, La Digue is the fourth largest island in Seychelles. Popular for its rich wildlife, beautiful beaches and traditional island life, this beauty of a place should be on your must-visit destinations. Here a few interesting facts about the island you need to know.
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One of the most idyllic islands in Seychelles, beautiful La Digue got its name after a ship in the fleet of French explorer Marc-Joseph Mariondu Fresne, who visited Seychelles in 1768.
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A hidden paradise, away from the bustling world, La Digue lies in the east of Praslin and west of Felicite island. It claims to be the world’s most beautiful island in the Indian Ocean. It is also popular for its incredible granite seascapes.
La Digue is the third largest island in the Seychelles in terms of population. There is no airport in La Digue. One can ferry across from Victoria, and the area is accessible only on foot or bicycles.
Set in the Indian Ocean and filled with fragrant ocean breeze over stunning white sand beaches, La Digue claims to be the most romantic getaway in Seychelles. Anse Source d’Argent and Grand Anse are the major tourist attractions.
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