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SEYCHELLES
ISLANDS, LA DIGUE
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The
enchanting island of La Digue is situated a short distance
from Praslin, but is unreachable by plane, instead a
short boat ride from Praslin to La Digue is required,
lasting only 20 minutes or so.
Immediately
after stepping off the boat one notices the oxcarts
- the taxis of La Digue. Cars are restricted on the
island, with only a few in existence. Oxcart is the
main method of transport, but bicycles can be hired
allowing the tourist easy transport to the more difficult
to reach places. La Digue is the fourth largest and
third most populated of the islands within the Seychelles,
with over 2,000 inhabitants. Several hotels exist on
the island, providing comfortable accommodation, the
most popular being La Digue Island Lodge. In addition
there are several guesthouses offering simpler accommodation.
La Digue is most famous for its beautiful landscape,
offering unique rock formations reaching down to the
sea. No where else within the Seychelles are such wonders
to be seen, the ancient granite rocks worn away by time,
leaving breath-taking structures for the eye to marvel
at.
La Digue is surrounded by beautiful white sand beaches,
spectacular coves where one can find deserted beaches
with no other tourists beside yourself. The simple beauty
and charm has made the island into a favourite for film
producers and photographers.On the island is a wonderful
small church, called The Lady of our Assumption, which
is about to celebrate its first century. It is located
not far from the Port, just south of La Digue Island
Lodge. A little further down a working plantation exists,
here you can watch the gathering and processing of coconuts,
or examine the vanilla plantation. For the more adventurous,
who don't want to spend the whole holiday on the beach,
climb to the top of the mountain at the heart of the
island, it offers a wonderful view of the island. At
the ends of the roads, the follower is left with just
a footpath to follow, leading them'o the next cove of
discovery, the next deserted beach, or losing them in
the tropical forests and the undergrowth, leading the
follower through the wonderful botanical world. Whatever,
you will be happy that you took the time and followed
the trails. Whatever you see and do on La Digue, you
will be assured of a warm welcome from the local people.
The life style is slow and relaxed, there are no problems
or stress here, so just put your feet up, lie back and
relax, life can be so wonderful.Be sure to bring your
camera and lots of films to this most wonderful of all
islands, you will be in love from the moment you step
foot on its shores. Should your stay be too short, you
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Anse
Source d'Argent, La Digue Island
La
Digue is one of the most beautiful islands in the
Seychelles - Anse Source d'Argent is the reason
why. This amazingly spectacular beach features giant
granite boulders among the pure white of the sand
and the array of azures of the sea. The scene is
perfect and is the most dramatic vision you could
imagine for a beach setting. Do not under any circumsances
forget your camera! The pathway to the beach runs
through an old coconut plantation, which is fascinating
itself.
The pace of La Digue is so slow you'll feel like
you're in a wonderful dream, but if you can manage
your schedule around it, it's a good way to really
experience this unique island and its beaches. Other
than Anse Source d'Argent, there are several other
fantastic beaches on La Digue, and they are much
less crowded. Some are so remote you'll need a bicycle
or a long walk to get to them!
La Digue is part of the inner island group of the
Seychelles Islands, which also include Bird Island,
Denis Island, and Felicite Island.
Getting around La Digue, keep in mind there's only
one paved road, and the rest are mere strips of
sand. The island is so small, so just rent a bike
or even walk. Oxcarts are also available for travelers
who want to try something new. Getting to La Digue
is easy via boat or helicopter from Praslin or Mahe.
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La
Digue Island Lodge
La
Digue Island Lodge, which borders with the Anse
Reunion beach, is situated in a peaceful and exotic
tropical garden of coconut palms, takamaka trees
and a variety of flowering plants providing a cool
and breezy atmosphere. No other hotel in the Seychelles
takes Creole cooking as seriously as La Digue Island
Lodge. The Lodge is the main hotel on La Digue composed
of 60 rooms with a wide choice of accomodation ranging
from standard rooms to chalets and suites.
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Scuba
Diving at La Digue Island
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Scuba
Dive in the waters of the most beautiful of Seychelles
Islands. If you wish to discover underwater La Digue
and its neighbouring islands, this is the place
to be!
Whether you are a certified diver, or you have no
previous scuba experience and wish to be introduced
to scuba diving, come to Azzurra Pro Dive! You just
cannot miss the wonderful underwater environment
that our island has to offer:
- enjoy the breathtaking granitic slopes while on
scuba
- experience the thrill of scuba diving among a
school of reef sharks
- discover the thriving underwater life in all its
shapes, sizes and incredible colours!
We
are a PADI dive centre with professional, friendly
staff, situated at Anse Reunion, in the heart of
La Digue - next to the? La Digue Island Lodge and
at walking distance from most guest houses and tourist
establishments.
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La
Digue Island Accommodation & Dive Rates
PER NIGHT PRICED in EURO's
Single Half Board
Plantation House - €370
Beach Chalet - €350
Garden Chalet - €260
Petit Village & Yellow House - €190
Double Half Board
Plantation House - €560
Beach Chalet - €510
Garden Chalet - €400
Petit Village & Yellow House - €300
Triple Half Board
Plantation House - €750
Beach Chalet - €695
Garden Chalet - €565
Petit Village & Yellow House - NA
*Extra Bed Child
Plantation House - €150
Beach Chalet - €115
Garden Chalet - €100
Petit Village & Yellow House - NA
La
Digue Island Scuba Dive Rates
Valid
from 1st November 2006 to 21st December 2008
(PADI certification needed)
1 boat dive - €55
1
long range boat dive - €65
1
extra long range boat dive - €70
1
night dive - €70
Twin
Tank Dives - €130
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