What to do and see in La Digue Island, Seychelles: The Best Free Things to do

June 2, 2021 Chanda Heide

Arriving at La Digue feels like sailing straight into a painting, brimming with brush strokes of blue, green and tan. The beaches here are spectacular, particularly Grand Anse and Anse Source d'Argent, which is strewn with pink granite rocks. There are very few cars here, so traveling by bike or by ox cart is the way to go. Pedal over to Ile de Cocos for snorkeling or gawk at the rare Paradise Flycatcher (a beautiful black bird) at the Veuve Nature Reserve.
Restaurants in La Digue Island

1. Spiagge di Anse Marron

Anse Marron - Seychelles, La Digue Island Seychelles +248 2 590 368 http://www.sunnytrailguide.net/english.html
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5.0 based on 299 reviews

Spiagge di Anse Marron

Reviewed By IamRichie - Haarlem, The Netherlands

MUST READ BEFORE GOING Never go without a guide! Why? When we walked the tour today (26-1-2020) with a guide we found a young man dead on the rocks between Anse Source D’Argent and Anse Martin (around Anse aux Cedres). The poor guy went without a guide and really unfortunately paid with his life (it seemed that he tried to walk via the high dangerous part while the safe path was via the low part). I’m so sorry for his family and loved ones and would like to send my deepest condolences to them. There are several post here at TripAdvisor which suggest you can easily do the tour yourself which is really misleading (!!!) and make people take great risks with their lives. Because of these posts I also considered going by myself as they made it seem easy but my gut feeling happily told me to go with a guide. Maybe they are experienced rock climbers (which most of us are not) and completely walked the same safe route as the guides do (which I highly doubt because of the below reasons)?! I myself am really fit and I must say that it’s not easy and a really tricky tour without proper guidance going from Grand Anse beach to Anse Marron and than further to Anse Source D’Argent. Please note the following: - You need to be fit and the safe route is very hard to be found; - the walk includes climbing through small areas below the rocks (which prevents you having to climb the dangerous upper rocks where one could easily slip) and you are walking through really dense jungle areas; - I’m 100% certain that people trying to do it themselves will not take the same safe road (meaning take a more risky road) as I really simply sometimes could not see where we would go next (and even surprised me as the more logical way to me looked differently); - you need to wear proper hiking shoes to prevent any slipping. You will also walk parts through the water (even at low tide when we went); - never go when it has rained or will be raining. It will be very slippery on the rocks. With a guide you are able to enjoy this nice experience and they take no risk at all with any of the customers. They for example don’t go when it has rained and for them the safety of their customers is o so important because an heavy injury or death will mean closure of their business and possibly even prison time. So please use this information so you can make a well informed decision on what to do. The tour itself is really nice and you see some great beaches but not worth dying for when you take excessive risks by going by yourself. Ps: 1. for clarity I’m not at all involved with any tour guides what so ever. With this post I want to prevent any more people getting hurt because saving the small amount of money is not worth it! 2. Please LIKE and share the post to bring it to the attention of as much people as possible. 3. I’m attaching some nice photos I took because the tour is nice and this post is not meant to discourage anybody from going, but I do want you to be well informed.

2. Grand Anse

La Digue Island Seychelles
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4.5 based on 1,606 reviews

Grand Anse

Reviewed By ebershibin - Mumbai, India

This is the best Grand Anse beach in the of the three islands as it easily trumps the one in Praslin and better than the Grand Anse in Mahe as well. Be advised not to venture into the waters, the waves are pretty rough and loud as well. But that's what the bliss was all about. The turquoise waters, white sand along with the granitic rocks standing tall amongst the greenery was a sight to cherish.

3. Anse Coco Beach

La Digue Island Seychelles
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4.5 based on 928 reviews

Anse Coco Beach

Reviewed By maggie_sor - Hovas, Sweden

One of the best beaches, but it can be tough to get there when it's hot. You can expect a hike of about 30-45 minutes in hilly terrain. Bring water well. First, pass the Grand Anse. About the middle of Grand Anse is a large stone and behind it begins the path. Cross a concrete bridge and then keep right. when you come across the first ridge you come to Petit Anse which is also a very nice beach. Here, there is usually a small bar selling coconuts and small palm huts on the beach to get shade. Good as a break on the way home. If you can continue, the path goes in the forest behind Petit Anse and over the next mountain ridge. Then you come down to a beach where there are very few people. Most go farthest away because there is a small pool where you can snorkel in quite calm water.

4. Petite Anse

La Digue Island Seychelles
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4.5 based on 734 reviews

Petite Anse

Reviewed By ebershibin - Mumbai, India

This is another beautiful beach in the South East of La Digue, although, this can be reached only by doing a small 15 min hike through the rocks and vegetation from Grand Anse. You get super awesome views of the beach at certain points during the hike.

5. Anse Severe

La Digue Island Seychelles http://www.ladigue.sc/la-digue-island-official-website/beaches.aspx#
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4.5 based on 554 reviews

Anse Severe

Reviewed By Sweet_NK - Douala, Cameroon

Really awesome beach. The waves were gentle and the water really clear. Just a few metres into the beach we had the best snorkelling experience in the Seychelles. We saw hundreds of brightly coloured fish, a huge sting ray, manta ray and so many other beautiful marine life. The beach itself isn’t quite smooth as it has corals on the sea bed but that not withstanding, the beach is really pretty. Sunsets and sunrises from here were mind blowing. The beach is great even for kids. We stayed right on the beach thanks to Anse Severe beach villas which I totally recommend. There are guys on the beach which sell fresh fruit juices for 100Rupees. There is enough space to stow away your bikes, and also enough trees to provide shade. This beach is just beautiful, and I totally recommend.

6. Anse Patates Beach

La Digue Island Seychelles
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4.5 based on 363 reviews

Anse Patates Beach

Reviewed By Shelleyash - San Diego, United States

Absolutely beautiful beach! The water is more beautiful than Source D’Argent. It has the huge boulders and green tropical plants and unbelievably blue shades of water. There are waves in February so it’s not a good place to snorkel. There is limited shade on this small beach. Unfortunately it is very small. It’s the beach at the Patatran hotel. You can park your bike in a bike parking lot on the other side of the street. It’s about a 10-15 minute bike ride from the jetty. It is right after Anse Severe at the north end of the island.

7. Anse Grosse Roche Beach

La Digue Island Seychelles
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4.5 based on 44 reviews

Anse Grosse Roche Beach

8. Anse La Reunion Beach

La Digue Island Seychelles
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4.0 based on 140 reviews

Anse La Reunion Beach

Reviewed By Gidons51 - Herzliya, Israel

Very beautiful white sand beach with a very picturesque small island with a trees on it . Great place to take photos.

9. Anse Gaulettes Beach

La Digue Island Seychelles
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4.0 based on 40 reviews

Anse Gaulettes Beach

10. Anse Caiman

La Digue Island Seychelles
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4.0 based on 28 reviews

Anse Caiman

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