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| La Digue - Seychelles Island Information & Guide | ||||||
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 Area Size: 10.1 Km² Maximum Altitude: 333 metres / 1092 feet Population: Appromimately 2100 Island Highlights: Paradise Flycatcher, Giant Tortoise, Anse Source d'Argent, L'Union Estate, Eagle's Nest Mountain Introduction La Digue is the fourth largest island in the Seychelles archipelago and third largest in terms of population, just a short distance from the neighbouring island of Praslin. Its warm and friendly atmosphere ensures that it is a welcoming retreat to any visitor, while its charm and natural beauty provide an unforgettable and truly traditional Seychelles experience. The island has long been associated with its serene and romantic atmosphere, making it a popular choice for couples and those just wishing to escape and unwind. La Digue's majestic shady forests and stunning long sandy beaches are ideally suited any couple wishing to discover the true beauty of this wonderful island. La Digue is characterised by its peace and tranquillity, making it the ideal island to relax and unwind. There are very few cars prohibited on the island, so the most popular methods of transportation are walking or cycling. Bicycles are available to hire from various locations throughout the island on a daily rate. Cycling is a brilliant way in which to explore the island and the gentle undulating roads make for a leisurely and undemanding bike ride, with most parts of the island reachable in under an hour. The island is steeped in tradition and the pace of life is slow, yet inspiring. Time-honoured traditions such as travelling by ox-cart are still as popular as they always were, while traditional boat building methods and refining of coconut products are still commonplace. The traditional way of life on La Digue is very much reflected in its friendly island atmosphere and restored architecture. Many old houses from the colonial era can still be found it many areas throughout the island, many of which still retain their well-worn tropical charm. By way of adhering to local tradition, we usually transport visitors to the island by means of a traditional sailing ferry. Though it is possible to sail around the island, we usually recommend that visitors find land based accommodation and save yachting for the smaller and more inaccessible islands. In terms of accommodation provided on La Digue, the range of hotels and guest houses is diverse but by no means pretentious or oversized. The accommodations on offer are varied in their facilities, ranging from back-to-nature guesthouses to high quality hotels. There are a number of restaurants to choose from, all of which serve traditional Creole cuisine and international dishes. Photographs kindly provided by Charlotte Caffrey, Gerard Larose & STB |
  
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