🇸🇨 Seychelles
La Digue travel guide
La Digue is the Seychelles' most enchanting small island — largely car-free, traversed by bicycle and ox-cart, and home to Anse Source d'Argent, the world's most photographed beach with its extraordinary ancient pink granite boulders framing shallow turquoise lagoons. The slow pace and natural beauty are exceptional.
Language
Seychellois Creole, French, English
Currency
Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
Timezone
Indian/Mahe
Best time
April–May, October–November
Budget/day
$150-400/day
When to visit
Jan
26 to 30°C
Feb
26 to 30°C
Mar
27 to 31°C
Apr
28 to 32°C
May
27 to 31°C
Jun
26 to 29°C
Jul
25 to 28°C
Aug
25 to 29°C
Sep
26 to 30°C
Oct
27 to 31°C
Nov
27 to 31°C
Dec
27 to 31°C
Safety
9La Digue is the definition of safe island paradise. Anse Source d'Argent entry requires a small fee through L'Union Estate — this is normal. Ocean currents at exposed beaches can be strong.
Women travellers
Completely safe island. La Digue is one of the safest places on Earth.
Culture & etiquette
- + Rent a bicycle and explore at your own pace — this is La Digue's essential experience
- + Seek out the Black Paradise Flycatcher in the Veuve Reserve — the male's black plumage with long tail streamers is extraordinary
- + Eat at a beachside table d'hôte (family restaurant) for authentic Creole meals
- - Don't bring or rent a car — the car-free culture is the island's defining characteristic
- - Don't rush — La Digue moves at ox-cart pace and this is the point
- - Don't photograph Anse Source d'Argent at midday — it's too bright; early morning or golden hour are the shots
Food to try
Creole fish curry at a garden restaurant
La Digue's table d'hôte culture — home restaurants where guests eat at tables in family gardens under takamaka trees; the Creole fish curry (job fish, parrot fish or trevally) with coconut milk, turmeric and lemongrass is the standard; completely different from resort hotel food
Kat kat banana
La Digue's traditional dessert — mashed green banana and coconut combined and slow-cooked in coconut milk; the name comes from the scratching sound of grating coconut; found at traditional Creole restaurants on the island
Fresh ceviche of marlin or tuna
Caught offshore and cured in lime juice, fresh ginger and chilli within hours of landing; available at restaurants and small beach cafes; the freshness of La Digue's fish is exceptional
Hidden gems
Details are indicative and may change. Verify visa, safety, and entry requirements before travel.