La Digue in the Seychelles is famous for Anse Source D’Argent, but it has more to offer. In this guide, I’ll show you the best beaches on La Digue island, Seychelles.
I’ve visited La Digue multiple times and put together my picks for the top beaches. It doesn’t matter if you’re into snorkeling, swimming, or photography, I’ll share the best spots and insider tips.
BEST PLACES TO STAY IN SEYCHELLES:
• Hilltop Boutique Hotel (I stayed here in Victoria on Mahé)
• Sun Properties & Resort Hotel (I stayed here in Beau Vallon on Mahé)
• Marie Laure Suites (I stayed here in Bel Ombre on Mahé)
• Bambous River Lodge (I stayed here in Bel Ombre on Mahé)
• Palm Beach Hotel (I stayed here in Grand Anse on Praslin)
• Chez Bea (I stayed here in Cote’Or on Praslin)
• Cote D’Or Footprints (upscale stay in Cote D’Or on Praslin)
• La Digue Self Catering Apartments (I stayed here in La Passe on La Digue)
• Le Nautique Waterfront Hotel (perfect beachfront location on La Digue)
• Chalets d’Anse Reunion (perfect paradise stay on La Digue)
TOP EXPERIENCES and TOURS IN SEYCHELLES:
• Mahé: Anse Major hike (I did this fun hike!)
• Mahé: Private Tour on Mahé (I did this)
• Mahé: St. Anne Marine Park with Lunch (I did this!)
• Mahé: Rock pool hike (on my wishlist)
• Mahé: Day trip to Praslin and La Digue (great if you are short on time)
• Praslin: Vallé de Mai and Anse Lazio (I did this!)
• Praslin: cruise to Curieuse and St. Pierre Island (top-rated tour)
• La Digue: Anse Marron (hike to an isolated beach)
• La Digue: Crystal Water Kayaks tour (my favorite!)
La Digue beaches are some of the most beautiful I’ve seen. They offer a touch more luxury than those on Praslin and Mahé and are even more breathtaking than beaches in Barbados or Zanzibar.
I’ve visited all of them, so I know they’re easy to include in your La Digue itinerary. There is also a map at the end of this blog to help you find them.
Now, let’s start planning your beach time in La Digue.
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La Digue Seychelles beaches
KEY TAKEAWAYS
● Visit the most known beach in the Seychelles, known for its stunning scenery and unique granite formations.
● Discover what are the best beaches in for snorkeling and swimming.
● Find out location of the beaches on a map, what are more secluded beaches and how to visit them.
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Best La Digue beaches (an overview)
If you are short on time, here’s a quick overview of the best La Digue beaches and my top picks for the type of activity you are planning to do.
Most popular: Anse Source d’Argent
Best snorkeling beach: Anse Severe
Best swimming beach: Anse Severe
Best surfing beach: Grand Anse
Hidden-gem beach: Anse Patates
Off the beaten path: Anse Marron
Private atmosphere: Anse Cocos
GOOD TO KNOW
In general beaches in Seychelles are free to enter. However, you will have to pay to get to Anse Source d’Argent (150 SCR), Anse Marron, and Anse Pierrot. You won’t be paying an Entrance fee for the beach but for the entrance to a private property L’Union Estate.
Best beaches on La Digue
Below you can find detailed descriptions for selected pristine beaches.
What is best for you might not be best for me, so I listed them in a counter-clockwise order. Starting from the jetty and going south and then all around the island.
Describing them this way gives you an unbiased list, so you can choose your favorite for yourself.
Anse Réunion
Anse Reunion is a long stretch of coastline located on the west side of the island.
It is the most centrally located beach and just a short walk away from all the best La Digue hotels and restaurants. It is right behind Le Repaire Boutique Hotel and Le Nautique Waterfront Hotel.
Unlike other unique beaches, Anse Réunion lacks the iconic granite boulders, so it might not be the best for photos. However, its calm, shallow waters make it an excellent, family-friendly spot for swimming and relaxation.
It is also an ideal location for a peaceful afternoon and great for watching the sunset over Praslin Island.
Anse Source D’Argent
You haven’t been to La Digue if you haven’t visited Anse Source d’Argent. Period!
This is the most famous beach on La Digue (and in Seychelles). Thanks to turquoise waters, large granite boulders, white sand, and jungle backdrop this is one of the most photographed beaches in the world.
Since you will have to pay a fee to get here (150 SCR), I recommend spending here a whole day.
You can relax, swim, and get drinks and snacks at one of the two beach bars. If you feel more adventurous, go on a Crystal Water Kayak tour. A popular tour that takes you along the shoreline, offering a unique perspective of the beach from the ocean.
Alternatively, book a drone photo shoot and capture breathtaking aerial views of this stunning coastline, showcasing its unique rock formations and crystal-clear waters from above. I love how my photos turned out!
Anse Pierrot
Anse Pierrot or Robinson Crusoe Beach is the one you would expect to see in a movie.
Located just south of the famous and most photographed beach, this small, secluded beach features powdery white sand, granite rocks on both sides and palm trees on the shore.
Thanks to its isolated setting, this was the filming location for the 1987 Robinson Crusoe movie. If you’re a fan of traveling to movie locations, this beach is a must-visit. You can even explore the cave that served as Robinson Crusoe’s home in the film.
The best way to get there is with a Crystal Water Kayak tour. The tour will take you along the coast to this secluded spot, where you’ll learn survival skills and enjoy a short walk to Anse aux Cedres for more stunning views of the Indian Ocean, and coastline on the end of the island. I highly recommend it!
Anse Marron
The southernmost beach, Anse Marron, can only be reached via challenging routes from either Grand Anse or Anse Source D’Argent.
This famous La Digue hike involves beach walks, forest trails, and rock climbing over rocks, often wading through waist-deep water. It’s essential to book a tour and go with a guide. You will also need good walking shoes.
Anse Marron is a remote, off-the-beaten-path beach with no amenities, visited by only a few tourists. Bring your own food and water as you will need from 6 to 7 hours to get there and back.
Without coral reef protection over to the Indian Ocean, swimming on Anse Marron is safe only in the rock pools; strong currents and waves make swimming outside these pools dangerous.
Grand Anse
Grand Anse is one of the largest beaches, located on the southeast of the island, making it a perfect spot for watching the sunrise. You can reach it by bike or with a buggy.
Here you will have a long scratch of sand, with boulders on both sides. While many visit for its beauty, it’s also known as the starting point for the popular Anse Cocos trail.
Despite its stunning scenery, the beach is not suitable for swimming due to strong currents and rip tides. Surfers love it because of the waves. There is also a warning sign but still, during two of my visits, there was some tragic news of people drowning.
It is an ideal spot for sunbathing and relaxing. There’s a small beach bar where you can grab a drink or a snack, if you wish to spend a day away from the crowds.
Petite Anse
Petite Anse beach, as the name suggests, is the smaller version of the previous one. It can only be reached on foot following the Anse Caiman Trail. It will take you 15 minutes to get here.
With soft white sand and granite rocks on the edges, this might be the least crowded strand of sand on Anse Cocos hike.
The sea can be a bit calmer but, the beach isn’t suitable for swimming due to strong currents and waves. There is no shade or facilities on the beach, so bring your water and snacks if you plan to stay for a while.
Anse Cocos
Anse Cocos is an isolated beach and a favorite of many.
To reach it, you’ll need to hike Anse Cocos trail, which starts from Grand Anse beach or Anse Caiman. The hike takes 45 minutes to an hour from Grand Anse and is one of the easier trails on the island, passing through a scenic lush and green cinnamon forest with great views.
The beach is popular with hikers seeking a quiet, unspoiled spot.
Just like the two beaches mentioned before, swimming isn’t safe due to strong currents, There is a natural pool at the north end of the beach where you can cool off.
On the opposite end, you’ll find Coco Bar, offering freshly made smoothies and BBQ lunch. But just in case, pack your own water and snacks.
INTERESTING FACT
Now a secluded beach was once one of the first settlements on La Digue, with a small coconut plantation and a copra kiln used to dry coconuts for oil production. Though the plantation is long gone, remnants of the old kiln can still be found near the beach.
Anse Fourmis
Anse Fourmis marks the end of the road on island’s eastern side.
If you’re renting a bike, it takes about 20-30 minutes from the jetty for the 5 km (3 mi) journey. Along the way, you’ll pass by Anse Banane, with a few uphill stretches that offer a nice cardio workout.
This peaceful, lesser-known beach is perfect for sunbathing, with takamaka trees providing some shade. However, during high tide, there’s barely any space to relax on the shore.
Swimming here isn’t recommended, due to strong currents at high tide and corals close to the surface at low tide.
From here, you can hike to Anse Caiman, one of the island’s most secluded beaches.
On your way back, make sure to stop at Chez Jules, a local Creole restaurant, known for its authentic Seychelles cuisine. For an adventurous palate, try their Fruit Bat curry, a unique island delicacy.
Anse Patates
While La Digue is known for its many beautiful beaches, Anse Patates is the most idyllic and my personal favorite. Little beach has a soft sand, turquoise waters, and smooth granite boulders that I find it to be the most photogenic spot on the island.
You will find it on the northern tip, near Pataran Village Hotel. The beach has a relaxed, intimate feel, perfect for a quiet day by the sea.
It is a small beach, away from the main tourist spots, or around 15-min bike ride from the jetty. During high tide, this is one of the best snorkeling spots on the island with a colorful underwater world just a few steps from the shore.
Anse Severe
Anse Severe often remains in the shadow of La Digue’s most popular beaches.
As the closest beach to the ferry terminal, just 1 km (0.6 miles) north of the Jetty, it is easily accessible on foot or by bike. It is a great beach for swimming at high and low tide, thanks to its protective coral reefs. It’s also one of the best for snorkeling, making it ideal even for less confident swimmers.
It is located on the northwestern part of the island. If you want to enjoy the island in self-catering apartments, O’Soleil Chalets Self-Catering is only a few steps away from the beach.
Anse Severe is also a great spot to watch the sunset over Praslin Island with a nice cocktail from Bikini Bottom bar in hand.
Here you will find Giant Aldabra tortoises freely wandering around.
La Digue island beaches on a MAP
HOW TO USE THIS MAP
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Final thoughts on the best beaches on La Digue
La Digue island in the Seychelles is without a doubt home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, thanks to the unique granite formations.
From the iconic granite boulders and crystal-clear waters of Anse Source d’Argent to the secluded charm of Anse Cocos and the dramatic beauty of Anse Patates, there’s a beach for every type of traveler.
You can find family-friendly beaches, secluded ones, the ones to relax, admire the marine life or even the ones that were featured in movies. This small island has it all and is a perfect beach destination.
Now that you know where to go for a swim, have a look at my other Seychelles and La Digue Guides. From other things to do, how to get here, best hotels, to the beaches in Mahe and Praslin. It’s all here for you to start planning your perfect island holiday!
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