My Beach Highlights

My beach highlights on La Digue are limited to three beautiful little paradises.

Anse Severe

Anse Severe No one specifically recommended Anse Severe to me; I discovered the beach more or less by chance when I stopped to feed a tortoise on the nearby road. I was quite surprised by just how beautiful this beach was, despite no one having recommended it to me. The beach is in the north of the island.

My favourite spot was at the southernmost end of the beach, by the rocks, where it was very peaceful and secluded. The white sand, the initially shallow entry into the water and the beautiful underwater world made this beach one of my favourites. At the northernmost end of the beach, you can also relax on swings or in hammocks at a beach bar.

Anse Source d’Argent

Anse Source d’Argent Anyone who has looked into La Digue will probably have heard of Anse Source d'Argent. Said to be the most beautiful beach in the world, it is in the south-west of the island and has an entrance fee of 100 SRC, as it is situated on private land.

This beach completely blew me away. Its many different little sections make it truly special. I stayed in the very last section of the beach. I was alone there all day and had around 25 m of beach entirely to myself. Not to mention the underwater world: you can either lie on the white sand, which is partly covered with leaves, or enjoy the sunshine from one of the many rocks in the water not far from the shore.

There are already plenty of beautiful fish in the shallower water near the shore. If you swim further out, you should be mindful of the currents and waves, which should not be underestimated. You can easily spend a great deal of time in the turquoise-blue water. It is also worth staying until sunset, as there is a beautiful view of the sun setting behind Praslin.

Anse Source d’Argent (sunset) Anse Cocos

Anse Cocos My final highlight was Anse Cocos. The beach is on the eastern side of the island. It is reached via a challenging hiking trail that takes you past Grand Anse and Petite Anse, leaving both on your right.

Grand Anse After climbing for a while and walking for around 45 minutes, you finally reach Anse Cocos. At first, it does not seem like an exceptional beach and is not very different from Grand Anse. However, if you walk to the far left-hand end of the beach, you will find a small natural swimming pool where the force of the breaking waves is barely noticeable. Here, you can enter the water without worrying about currents or enormous waves.

Unless the tide is coming in, the water is never more than 3 metres deep. Unfortunately, you cannot stay there after 5 pm, as the tide comes in more quickly than you might expect. A local recommended this spot to me. It was Simon from Simon’s Fruit Shop, which you pass on the way from the centre of the island to Anse Cocos. You should definitely stop here and treat yourself to a fresh, delicious fruit juice.

If you are looking for a takeaway on La Digue, I can recommend Gala Takeaway. The menu changes daily and includes both Creole dishes (vegetable curry, chicken curry and tuna steak) and European options (sandwiches and burgers). A meal here cost around 50–70 SRC. You can enjoy a delicious, filling meal here without spending much.