20 Best Beaches in the World
By • Last UpdatedAnse Source d’Argent, La Digue, Seychelles
With sun-kissed giant boulders, tranquil turquoise waters, pristine white sands, and lush palm trees and jungle greenery, this Indian Ocean beach appears as though it were crafted by a Hollywood set designer. It’s no surprise that it often ranks as the most photographed beach in the world.
La Digue is the third most populous inhabited island in the Seychelles, situated east of Praslin and west of Felicité Island. In terms of area, it is the fourth largest granitic island in the Seychelles, following Mahé, Praslin, and Silhouette Island. The island is home to about 2,800 residents, primarily living in the west coast villages of La Passe and La Réunion. With no airport on La Digue, visitors traveling from abroad must fly into Victoria and then take a ferry, usually via Praslin. Spanning 10.08 km², La Digue is small enough to explore comfortably by bike or on foot.
La Digue was named after a ship in the fleet of French explorer Marc-Joseph Marion du Fresne, who visited the Seychelles in 1768.
The Seychelles enjoys warm temperatures year-round. Positioned near the equator, the islands experience frequent and sometimes heavy rainfall. On La Digue, showers can be intense but usually last an hour or less. Daytime temperatures typically range from 24 °C (75 °F) to 32 °C (90 °F), with nights remaining only slightly cooler. The rainy season lasts from October to March, with January seeing an average monthly precipitation of 402.6 mm (15.85 in), while July experiences the least rainfall, at just 76.6 mm (3.02 in).