Seychelles in the rainy season: Island La Dig and his paradise beaches. Island La Dig, Seychelles Dig Seychelles

You can get to Island La Dig with about. Mahe and about. Praslin. It is more convenient to get from Praslin, it turns out much faster and cheaper. If you get from Mahe on the catamaran, then you will have a stop on the path on Paraslin, and then already La Dig (or the second option, with May to Praslin by plane, and then on the ferry to La Dig). There is another option flying on a helicopter, but it is not at all budget. Catamaran on La Dig Island walks only one - Cat Cocos (Previously, there were two, they probably did not stand the competition), we actually sailed on it. Fits catamaran from a small port.

Cat Cocos is very comfortable catamarans that accommodate a huge number of people.Many people write about the docking, we did not observe such problems (maybe because it is for just 15-20 minutes).

You can buy tickets for catamarans right in the port.Tickets look very interesting, quite for us are not standard - these are pretty weighty signs that you give when landing on the ferry.

Cost tickets are not cheap For example, a ticket back and back with May to Praslin was only 2000r. Cheaper than a plane ticket, and time in the way and comes more than several times! That is why with May on Praslin we flew on the plane.

While you are sailing to the island, along the way before you, stunning views will be opened.

As soon as you come and go from a catamaran to the shore, local businessmen are already waiting for you - who rent a lot, and they offer to take the bike from them. Determine with bicycles and be traded with them, as well as carefully check the state of the bike, In some places, we were offered so terrible bikes, on which even 2 meters would not pass, not the fact that all the rigs. Do not be afraid to ride a bike that you are going to rent, Streamed here not to what! You have to go around the island on this bike all day and if it is inconvenient, then for you a visit to the island of La Dig will be a flour, not a pleasure! Bicycles can be selected with a basket behind or without, or, for example, with 2-3 sids (convenient for the family: Mom, dad, child). At least one of the bicycles need to take with a basket, because there you will fold all your little things, including a backpack. We took one with a basket, the second without.

Let's leave and begin to inspect the island. The island is very small, it really can be used to go around the bike! Part of the island is impassable jungle And the turbidity, so you can drive on the island of the crescent. Eat on a bike and watch very beautiful landscapes around, stop on the beaches to raise or just swim and sunbathe and go on.

Important! Think up the clothes in which you will go to the island of La Dig, in the season on Seychelles a very aggressive sun and we burned several times, although my skin is not prone to burning at all. And this is taking into account the fact that we fell by the maximum protection factor - SPF 30. Then, watching the Europeans and behind their red faces and spins, we realized that we are not alone ... almost every 2, and maybe everything went with Burnt parts of the body and sunbathe under umbrellas! Please note that you eat on bikes, mainly in the open area and therefore burning very quickly. Take a tan cream with you and update it more often, and it is desirable to cover your head.

This is the only island in which we saw a huge turtle, which was lying in the middle of the road and slept! At first I did not believe my eyes, and then we thought for a long time that she died and tried to reanimate it, as a result, a little reviving the turtle, we arranged a photo session with her and widdled her neck, after which I went further to inspect the island!

Seychelles are famous for their popular and tides, many beaches are not kupabelny, because of the water by the ankle and solid corals in the water! Therefore, not on all the beaches you can swim. We found a stunningly beautiful beach that is at the bottom of the road and there are not so many tourists there. It is perfectly adapted for snorkeling and from there this kind of ... Mmm beauty and only, framing the beach of famous Seychelles boulders. By the way, he was one of the most picturesque on the island of La Dig.

On Seychelles, snorkeling is not as rich as in the same Egypt, so bothering and reassuring went further to inspect the island.

One beautiful landscape is replaced by another and so all over the island.

There is still such a nice Catholic church on the island.

The main place of accumulation of all tourists on the island is Yunon Estate Park - The entrance to it is paid. On him a small cemetery (graves of the first residents of La Diga), a small production of a copra, a pen with turtles and horses, the house of Emmanuel (now this house belongs to the President of the Seychelles) and beautiful bay Anse Sourse d'Argent, which is almost in all guidebooks.

Copra- dried oily coil palm trees. Flowing oil

Be careful, the catamaran takes you from 18-19 hours, and local shops and cafes stop working pretty early, think immediately when and where it is better to have a snack so as not to stay hungry.

On the way back, before boarding the catamaran, we witnessed a certain procession of local residents, they in the wigs and painted Catamaran met, they sang loudly, shouted and having fun, and they are.

In conclusion, several photos in the evening half.

Interesting Facts about about. La Dig:

• On the island there is a bungalow, in which the scenes of the French film in 1977 are forgiving, Emmanuel.
• On the island of La Dig, just over 2,000 people live.
• In 1768, the French expedition landed on its territory, sailing on La Dig, in honor of which the island and received its modern name. From this period, the island of immigrants from India and European colonialists begins. The graves of the first residents of La Dig, sailing here from the island of Reunion, were still preserved in the northern part of the island.

La Dig Island in the Seychelles is an amazing place that is practically not touched by a person, with beautiful beaches, just amazing views and peace !!! If you are in the Seychelles, I recommend you to visit it!

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And Praslin La Dig seemed to me of a real pearl Seychelles. In all, his originality is traced, no matter how the leaving of modern trends, he retained his virgin beauty donated by nature.

How to get

On La Dig you can get a few ways:

Plane

There is only the only alternative to the flight - private flights of the local company ZIL-AIR. The cost of the flight is calculated based on the number of passengers, respectively, the model of the helicopter depends, the weight of baggage is taken into account. All individually and on request on their website.

Officially, the price is declared from 345 EUR to 2,500 EUR for flight.

Comfortable helicopters, leather interior and air conditioning. By the way, they are still offered sightseeing tours Over the Seychelles, the price, naturally, on request.

Flight from Mahe to La Dig - 17min, from Praslin - 5-7 minutes, do not have time to take off, as already landed.

Ferry

The most budget and fairly comfortable way to overcome the ocean to the island of La Dig - on the ferry. Both from Mahe and Praslin, and the main routes are still passing through. Using the services of the company, we returned back to MAE.

Fare:

Economy class:

• One way: 56 EUR
• Children 2 - 12 years: 31 EUR
• Ticket ticket: 112 EUR
• Children 2 - 12 years: 62 EUR

Business Class:

• One way: 69 EUR
• Children 2 - 12 years: 31 EUR
• Total side ticket: 138 EUR
• Children 2 - 12 years: 62 EUR

• Children up to 2 years: free

The path from Praslin to La Dig - 15 min; And if from Mahe with transit through Praslin, get ready to stagger over the waves - 1.5 hours.

The question of the seaside disease is, of course, no one will have time to feel something from Praslin to La Dig, but when we returned with La Dig to Mae, it was fun and scary in one bottle. It seemed that we would turn over or another wave would cover our boat with her head and all sailed ... But these are all empty fears and, probably, the issue of habit. The company carries out several routes per day, and no one has not turned over again.

Travel from Praslin Island is carried out by Inter Island Ferry Services.

Fare:

One way:

• 12 EUR per person from 12 years and older
• 6 EUR for children from 2 to 11 years

Ticket in both directions:

• 22 EUR per person from 12 years and older
• 11 EUR For children from 2 to 11 years

When the season. When it is better to go

How difficult it is to talk about the weather where the paradise on Earth, which is located in the equator. Summer round yearEven the rainy season will not be able to spoil all the charms of nature, which is presented in the Seychelles. My favorite seasons are spring and autumn, everything is in moderation, and heat, and rains, and the main thing is less than tourists. In winter, European Christmas holidays provoke a huge invasion of visits, which are not even afraid of the rainy season for the whole year. And the livni is such that it is scary to stick out from the window of the hotel, real, tropical.

La Dig Summer

Summer it and in Africa summer! Dry weather, there are practically no precipitation, but the monsoshs bring a spoonful of tar in the form of severe gusty winds. Of course, for lovers water species Sports like yachting and windsurfing is only good, and connoisseurs of the underwater world are upset because of muddy water and diving will have to be transferred to the next race to the island.

About the temperature I can say the following:

• temperature count rate in the day ranging from + 28 ° C to + 32 ° C
• night lowers not lower than + 26 ° C
• water temperature on average + 26,5 ° C - + 27,5 ° C

La Dig autumn

Autumn can enter discomfort in the form of high humidity. During this period, if you observe the locals, remark the majority of the local towels, we call them waffles. They throw them over the neck and on the shoulders, which helps to cope with the wet autumn climate (wipe the sweat from the face).

Such a recipe I tried myself and advise autumn tourists. Weather windy, relatively dry, rains appear closer to November, mostly at night.

Thermometer dictates the following indicators:

• air temperature from + 29 ° C to + 31 ° C
• at night, not lower than + 26.5 ° C
• water warms up to + 28 ° C and even + 28.5 ° C

La Dig spring

My favorite season of my friends to come with me on a tour of the Seychelles. It rains are often often, but mostly at night, dust arrives and makes the morning air more fresh. Warm rains, if forced surprise when bathing in the ocean, it even fun, as in the song "Water, Water, Circle Water", by the way that warms up noticeable that there is no difference in temperature, you walk on the street or swim in the ocean.

Official data on degrees Celsius:

• the temperature of the air during the day he warms up to + 32 ° C - + 33 ° C (do not forget about sunscreen with the SPF factor from 50, and better all 100, then the carnival costume "barbecue" of a long action of your skin is provided, the sensations are not pleasant)
• night, naturally, for walking windbreaks, too, do not need, the air temperature is lowered at least to \u003d 28 ° C
• water, not yet boils, but + 29.5 ° C - 30 ° C is no longer a joke

La Dig winter

The most rainy season of the year, the maximum precipitation falls out, the shower can go for several days in a row and such that although nothing can be seen, we usually say about these: "pours like a bucket." As I have already managed to mention, the biggest influx of tourists who new Year Meet under the palm tree. The presence of beaches, hotels, bars and restaurants, especially in the evening, overlooking the ocean, dinner tables need to be booked in advance.

Indicators for degrees of temperature on new Year holidays Next:

• the air warms up, apparently not without the help of satisfied tourists, to + 31 ° C
• at night, the air temperature will fall to + 27 ° C - 28 ° C
• water is chic, as a Christmas gift heats up and almost to + 29.5 ° C

La Dig - weather by months

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La Dig - weather by months

Conditional areas. Descriptions and features

The smallest of the three main populated islands. La Dig is officially divided into two areas:

• La Passe (La Passe) - The eastern coast of the island, where the berth is located for incoming ferries from Praslin and Mahe. I would call it the main center of life on the island, where the entire local civilization is concentrated, namely: shops, tour offices, restaurants, exchangers and all that can come in handy for life.
• La Réunion- Western coast and one of best beaches Islands with the same name. This is the area of \u200b\u200btourist zones, namely, what needs to be seen on the island. In this regard, of course, there are also restaurants, bars and souvenir shops, but everything is already sharpened for tourists, and not for daily use, if it can be shattered.

The interest of tourists causes places:

• Surs Darzhan (Anse Source D "Argent), including the National Heritage of L "Union Estate, it is also called the museum under open sky.
• Grand Anse (Grand Anse) the longest beach on southeast coast La Dig.

What are the prices for rest

La Dig I was very pleasantly surprised at prices. Compared to the sensational Praslin and MAE, all at times cheaper, especially accommodation.

Food

Dinner for two in a restaurant from 45 EUR (with dessert), in a conventional cafe without status, but do not worry, to choose something extremely problematic, from 12 EUR on the same two persons. Combo set of local fast Fud Takeaway (I wrote in detail about it in the article about the main island of the Seychelles -) somewhere 5 EUR per person, but it is very tasty and the portion is much more than with the service you will receive in the usual cafe. I preferred local Takeaway, for me - or already really dinner in some pathetic place and relax luxuriously, or choose delicious and economically.

Seybrew's local beer is very pleasant to taste, I say as a person who does not drink beer at all, and Seychelles goes well, I even miss his taste, a bottle of 1.67 EUR. The bottles from it can be passed to the purchase of a new one, of course the refund is minimal, somewhere 0.15 EUR, but still nice.

The island is small, the markets are also small, the main one with a fish near the berth, where you can buy fresh marine living creatures and roasting at home and perfectly saved: Shadow-shaped fillet for steaks (take only a small shark, the big bad streams are afraid, pumped fish muscle) 3- 4 pcs ~ 9 EUR, a set of 4 pieces of rainbow fish ~ 4 EUR, on request and for the minimum fee, depending on the volume of purchased, fishermen immediately divide and refund purchases.

Fruits more profitable to buy from local, trading points can be anywhere, but the main cluster next to fishermen, on the side where trading rows begin.

Mini-banachars branch from 1 EUR, mango, papaya, Maracuy - 1 kg from 2,10 EUR. Bargaining is appropriate if you buy really a lot, although you can always try to reduce the price with a smile, it fits it often.

Accommodation

The housing on this island is very interesting, there is only a couple of luxurious hotels, with a price of 400 EUR per day for two, and everything else is Gasthuce, Villas, Self-Catering, Chalet All in one price range from 75 EUR per day for two 200 EUR (rental summer house With a household site), all types of housing in which I had to live or attend in perfect condition, unlike MAE, where I lived for a similar price and in Hibars. Compare accommodation prices can be located, for example, and book the favorite room is convenient for.

Main attractions. What to see

The main thing for what is worth planning a trip to this island is at all - visiting the National Park and the legendary beach Anse Surs d "Argen, it will take it all day. Therefore, it is possible to stay on the island not longer than 2-3 days, for a general study visiting.

Those who arrived at silence and comfort - to book accommodation for 5 days, but not longer, then you will seek boredom. The whole island can be bypassed on foot in two days, on great day and day, in a rapid pace.

Top 5.

Beaches. What better

Churches and temples. What are you worth a visit

On the island, I met only one Catholic temple, in a residential area. It is located near the school on Anse La Reunion and is called Notre Dame De L "Assomptio.

mass in English for sun at 20:30

Museums. What are you worth a visit

L "Union Estate or also call him an open-air museum

At first, I thought to attribute this place to the parks, but according to that rich information about the history and culture that it carries, the museum section won.

And now in order:

• login costs 6.20 EUR / 100 SCR payment only in cash
• work time from 7:00 to 17:00
• On the main path from the entrance to the park, pay attention to the right hand - the cemetery of the first settlers, do not worry, it does not cause horror, but on the contrary, attracts its authenticity

Further, surrounded by incredible collections from any vegetation, you will come to a stunning place - a mill and furnaces. You can clearly see and participate in creating real organic coconut oil. This is the coolest thing that I saw on the island, in the sense of practical experience. Hundreds of coconuts are dried several days in the furnace, which reminds our bath. Then they are brushing them from the copers, and the pulp is placed in a special mill and ox (cow boy) walks around on the rippled and turn this mill, where everything is warm and pressed and pressed the real oil

Secret Lifak: Take with you empty plastic bottles and then a woman looking after the process will sell you oil straight "from under the cow", naturally, cheaper than in the store in the reserve. A liter about 9 EUR, but here you certainly see that oil without any impurities and dilution extracted by ecological. I can compare with most oils I bought on all the islands, it was the most cool quality

Further, walking deep into, get into another stunning place - Vanilla plantation. To tear the pods is strictly forbidden, all products can be bought in stores in the park. But how magicly see how it grows and what fragrances you will have, unforgettable.

A nursery with turtles is big, but they somehow look very sad there. I am sure that there are already a lot of opportunities on the islands, feed the turtles personally, straight on the grass, where they walk freely, and not behind the stone wall.

In the park itself, fantastic palm alleys, paradise for an instramp.

In the center of the reserve - the planter house, one of the oldest examples of French colonial architecture on La Deig, can be logged in inside and look at the arrangement

next to vanilla plantation - a 40-meter monolith that goes into the sky - Giant Union Rock covers an area of \u200b\u200b4000 m², experts argue that it is about 700 million years old.

On the territory there are art galleries of local artists, souvenir shops, cafes and also the path to the very beautiful beach Anse source d "Argent (Ans Surs d" Argen), read about it above.

Parks

VEUVE SPECIAL RESERVE (Natural Reserve)

The VEUVE Special Reserve is designed to protect the inhabitants of wildlife and many plant species, to ensure a protected medium for breeding and feeding. The reserve is managed by the Royal Nature Protection Society (RSNC), National Parks Seychelles and Nature Corporation Seychelles. A large number of visitors comes specifically to see the Black Paradise Flycatcher (The Seychelles Black Paradise Flycatcher) which has long been threatened with disappearance.

Location: La Digue Veuve Reserve C / O National Park Authoirity, Anse Reunion, La Digue Tel: +248 2 78 31 14

Opening hours: Mon-Fri 08: 00-16: 00, Sat-Sun on prior request

Food. What to try

The kitchen on all Seychelles by and large is the Creator everywhere, the main features have already revealed it in my articles about and. On La Dig because of vanilla plantations, fanaticism to participate in the preparation of essherence of vanilla, a little prevailing, also popular coconut oil and curry.

Features mentality

On La Dig as anywhere, in comparison with the previous two large islands, all soulful and native. The island is small, everyone knows each other and sincerely glad to guests and tourists. Locals are always ready to help and very happy to communicate. Please be friendly and not rude with them, they are very offended and sincerely do not understand why visitors do not greet and do not smile at them to meet on the way. It is always interesting to come to approach and look at white-skinned near, kids often just touched me by hand or even behind your feet, who did not reach and smiled cute. No need to be afraid of going to contact them, they sincerely wish to communicate.

In terms of safety, everything is so good that you should not even worry. You can walk at least at night, even in the afternoon, local, again, they can only ask, to make sure that you are fine and do not need help, in case you got lost or something else.

They live enjoying life, do not rush anywhere and do not know what a fuss is. Punctuality is not about them, and if you agreed to meet, it is a plus at least an hour to the initially conditional.

Holidays

Every year, August 15, one of the most significant holidays of the entire Seychelles archipelago passes - LA FETE LA DIGUE.

Not only guests and tourists come to the celebration, but also locals from all neighboring islands. Officially, the holiday is timed to a religious holiday of Assumption. The ceremony begins in an open-air in La Grotto, there is a bishop himself. Believers with a solemn procession reach the temple itself. After the ministry of the solemn Mass, faithful parishioners join the rest of the inhabitants and guests and the celebration goes into the format of the street with a lively and colorful atmosphere.

Traditionally lasts a whole day and night, everyone can take part in living musical shows, also racking with local food and various drinks.

Safety. What to beware is worth

Seychelles are absolutely safe, there were no island on any kind of island.

Most importantly, do not forget about the protection of the sun, it is desirable to use the SPF 50+ and above, update the cream every 3 hours and you have a good rest!

Things to do

The island is small, you can walk on foot for one and a half day. An option to rent a large and drive around all the sights. If it all looked after all, and planned more than three days on the island, I can advise the following entertainment:

Shopping and shops

The main shops and souvenir shops are concentrated in the pier area, the main street on which can be reached directly to L "Union Estate.

I can not say that the range was something different or would be more unique on the island, most likely, I would recommend to postpone shopping before returning to MAE, it is likely that you are waiting for you back.

Clubs and nightlife

That's something, and at this sleepy and peaceful island definitely not nightlife. Some hotels invite musicians to a restaurant for dinner, but also the musical pause until 10 o'clock in the evening and no later.

• Tarosa (Tarosa)- Right opposite the pier in La Pass. This open-air bar-restaurant, where at least some kind of driving on Friday night. Local musicians perform a kind of cover version on the hits of modern and traditional Creole music. At this time, everyone who wants a holiday on the island, from local to tourists, is resting there.
• La Digue Community Center(Public Center for La Dig) - Sometimes, local artists arrange concerts and discos on the territory of the center, and everyone can participate on the territory of the center.

Extreme sports

Locks are called La Dig Pearl for Seref. But there are no schools on this island, you can come with your board and negotiate with local, so as not to show. Also, surfing schools located at MAE willingly go under the request for classes. About schools on read in my article.

Souvenirs. What to bring as a gift

As I said, buying it is desirable to postpone to Mae.

But (!) Do not forget to buy coconut oil In L "Union Estate and there in souvenir shops, various Vanilla products (Vanilla Lights, Essence, Vanilla Tea).

Although, the best vanilla tea I bought the production of MAE and it costs a penny EUR 0.43 - 0.60 EUR / 7-10 SCR. All my friends love him and order me bring it with packages. I recommend it after brewing, dilute with milk, it is better forged, a milk vanilla ulong is obtained.

How to move around the region

Of course, there are cars on the island, even 10 pieces taxiBut they do not have much need. The main housing in the area of \u200b\u200bthe pier, all within walking distance. Taxi's services did not take advantage of La Dig.

Great idea - taxi Wagon with WillIf there are heavy suitcases where you still slide your luggage. They are also located at the pier. We did not take advantage of her too, because it was 7 minutes a slow step to go to our villa. But this type of transport is probably in second place in popularity, after a bicycle.

Bicycle- The most comfortable and appropriate type of transport on the island. There are a lot of rental. Basic, naturally, in the area of \u200b\u200bthe pier and between outlets on the main street.

The rental price for one day everywhere will be the same - 6 EUR / 100 SCR, with a children's seat 9 EUR / 150 SCR. For a long time - by agreement. Documents and pledge is not needed. The island is small, the population is 2000 people, everyone knows each other, there is no blocking of bicycle, because To remove from the island anyway will not work, they are prohibited for transportation on ferries. It happens when in the parking lot near the mass attractions, many great and tourists are often confused and take someone else's (yes, binding and fastening here, too, not particularly accepted), it's not a misfortune, you always have to have a mobile rental number, and they will help you With the solution, usually, they will customize a new bike to the place where you disappear.

La Dig - Recreation with children

Excellent for recreation with children because of the silence and the peace of the island. It is nice to walk with young tourists in the National Reserve, there are mainly a shadow everywhere, and there are places where to sit down to relax and eat.

I tried to paint the beaches to the maximum, where you can grab the carappow, and where it is not worth it.

In the main green array of the island, you can meet strolling turtles and without fear to feed them. I think the kids will come to delight.

And on the island itself, enough secluded places where it is possible to eat ice cream and smoothie from fruits.

Ski rest

5 things that need to be done in this region

Arriving on the Milestly La Dig, I felt that time was stopped and in days much more than 24 hours. How nice sometimes take himself for the shake, exhale and not run anywhere. After Sumbura Life and Megapolis, La Dig is a real detox, oh yes, if you are still lucky with the lack of Wi-Fi, like me, then it will be a real gift of heaven.

On the island you can spend a great time without leaving the villa, but still, I really recommend not missing, but enjoy:

1. Fairy National Reserve L "Union Estate - This face Seychel "without filters".
2. On Earth there is paradise and name to him - Anse Source d'Argent.
3. Pos moon on the extraction of organic coconut oil With the help of a mill and ox (and be sure to buy without departing from production !!!).
4. Feed the grass big turtlesThey are cute, although sometimes they look not friendly.
5. Listen to the silence of land See broken waves about granite boulders and meet dawn.

Have something to add?

Even among the stunningly beautiful islands of the Seychelles archipelago, La Dig island stands out for its beautiful landscapes, which often seem unreal, so impeccable.

This island, not spoiled by the intervention of a person, appears before its guests in the form in which he existed hundreds, and maybe thousands of years ago.

Stay here creates a feeling of complete isolation from the outside world in which they rule the latest technology and economic crisis.

It is here surrounded by truly pristine beauty that you can forget about the bustle, hurry and stress of everyday life.

La Dig - the fourth in size and density of the population is the island of Seychel, he is ahead of only Mahe, Praslin and Silhouette.

At the same time, according to the level of civilization, the island is somewhat inferior to them, as there are no enterprises here, and even the network of roads is represented only by a dead-end branch.

However, this does not mean that tourists will not be able to get a fairly high level of service and a comfortable stay.

Due to the fact that the tourist industry on La Deig is the only source of income for the population, there are excellent conditions for accommodation, food and entertainment of foreign guests.

The territory of La Dig island extends 3 km in width and 5 km long in the western part of the Seychelles archipelago.

The nearest island close to him is Praslin, just 6 km away, the distance to the island of Mae is 43 km away.

You can get to La Diaga either on a boat or at a helicopter from the same Praslin and Mahe.

The population of the island is about 2.5 thousand inhabitants, the main mass of which lives in the town of La Pass.

This locality With difficulty, you can even call the village, so small. Nevertheless, there are several shops, police station and other municipal buildings.

In addition, on the island there are still settlements of La Reunion and Yunon. All of them are located in the western most affected part of the island. In addition to the service sector, the local population is engaged agriculture, namely, the cultivation of coconut and cinnamon plantations.

La Dega landscapes are harmoniously combined by the pinkish coast beaches, the virgin tropical forest of the central part of the island and granite clocks and boulders scattered throughout its territory.

The main mountain range of La Dega - Mountain NE D "Egl, whose name is translated as an" eagle nest ", occupies a significant part of the island.

Her peak towers 300 m above sea level.

The main natural attraction contains large granite boulders, which, under the action of water and wind-monsp, have acquired extraordinary forms.

Pink shade at dawn and crimson-red during sunset they give fantasticity to the surrounding landscape, creating a feeling of finding on another planet.

Despite the fact that La Dig was opened by the Arab travelers in the first half of the first millennium, to master the island became only from the mid-XVIII century.

In 1744, La Dig was inflicted on the map Indian Ocean Navigator Lazar Pico. For their granite rocks of a reddish shade, he got a name red.

In 1768, the French expedition landed on its territory, sailing on the La Dig Sailboat, in honor of which the island and received its modern name.

From this period, the island of immigrants from India and European colonialists begins.

The graves of the first residents of La Dig, sailing here from the island of Reunion, were still preserved in the northern part of the island.

In addition to these graves, the island's cultural and historical sights can be attributed to the art gallery, which is located in La Pass. Her dimensions are as small as everything on La Dig.

Also on the island there is a Creole house, in which some scenes from the film "Return Emmanuel" were shot.

In general, the nature of La Digi inspired and continues to inspire creative people, and just tourists who came rid of the local beaches.

You can start the inspection of the island with which locals are called the most beautiful place In the Seychelles.

His name is translated from French as a "richness source".

However, no treasies are buried here, its main treasure is his unearthly beauty.

Against the background of the greenery of palm trees and ocean lazuries, red granite rocks look especially bright, and their bizarre contours are especially cutting.

Only in this bay you can see so many incredible sticks of a stone of different sizes and an amazing form.

The coastal curves of Surs d'Arzhan there is a few of the lengthy and not at all big beaches, but they are all pretty narrow, their width does not exceed a few meters.

Not less picturesque than Surs d'Arzhan, and Coco Bay, but her beauty is a few other kind.

It is the classic shore of the uninhabited island, which most people see him in his dreams.

The snow-white sandstone beach on two sides pinned with sheer cliffs and surrounded by thick tropical greens is perfectly harmony with coasting oceanic waves.

In the west of the island there is one of the protected zones of La Dega - national Park Yunion Estate (L'Union Estate).

Here in specially equipped enclosures, Giant Turtles of Aldabra live, whose age can reach 150 years.

In the park there is a huge granite formation, called the cliff Yunon. The area of \u200b\u200bthis attached by the hill passed is about 1 hectare.

In addition to inspection of local attractions, Yunon Esteit offers its guests such entertainment as a riding walk along the coast and monitoring the locals process coconuts, getting copp and coconut oil from them.

Another la-ditch reserve, located in the eastern part of it, was created specifically to protect the paradise or Seychelles, which live only on this island.

The miniature reserve itself, like these rare birds, but there are many interesting representatives of local flora and fauna on its territory. Among them are volatile foxes, huge snails, wonderful insects, as well as a variety of tropical flowers and huge trees.

The beaches of the island differ from other Seychelles with their sand pink shade, which gives him the smallest particles of granite.

The largest beach on the island is Grande Anse, also in demand among tourists. Anse Cocos Beaches and Petit Anse.

The coastal water temperature is comfortable for swimming throughout the year.

However, from April to October, at the time when monsoon winds are blowing on the island, they are raised quite high waveswhich can be dangerous not only for beginners, but also for experienced swimmers.

During the rest of the year, the water of the Indian Ocean is clear and transparent, so it is great for fishing and diving lovers.

For these two sports on La Deig there are all the amenities.

You can fish both from the shore and on the rented boat directly in the ocean.

Since in many places the island is surrounded by coral reef, water is calm enough.

So divers can easily enjoy underwater world Islands of La Dig, which is represented by all variety of sea fish, shells and more than 100 types of corals.

Due to the fact that the road on the island is only one, and that is not asphalted, but paved by a stone, car transport on La Dig is practically absent.

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La Dig Island on Seychelles is a tiny and cozy corner of Paradise, a favorite place of famous filmmakers and photographers who come here from all over the world. Since the minute, as you reached the island of La Dig, you do not leave the feeling that the time has stopped here, and the locals are exclusively hospitable and friendly.
The area of \u200b\u200bthe island is only 10 square meters. km, so transport is presented here with several pickups, wagons, four taxi cars and hundreds of bicycles, which is more than enough for 2000 people. The best way to move here is the usual hiking.
For travelers - pleasant and comfortable hotels, suites, tourist bureaus. The looking island is fabulously looking the road of excellent quality, bordered from two sides with tropical vegetation.
The first settlers on the island in 1798 were exile from Bourbon, resisted by the transfer of native land to the British. Today La Dig in the Seychelles has a highly developed infrastructure: there are restaurants, bars, hospitals, rental points.

The village of La Pass is located in the west of the island, where the majority of the local population are concentrated.It is here that the ferries from Prastel are approaching daily. In La Pass there is a travel bureau and many hotels, and from the pier to any hotel you can easily walk.

In parallel, the shore is a good road with tropical plants on the roads.Having gone along it in the northern direction, vacationers will get to Ans North Beach, after which the road unfolds and passes several rocky coves. During the southeastern monsoon, the sea in them becomes too restless. But from the Bay of Ans Banana through La Dig Island hiking trailswhere you can find more calm bays.

How to get to the island of la diig

Atoll with the rest of the archipelago's islands is associated regular ferry crossingsTherefore, problems with how to get to La Dig will not arise. From the pier, in the central city of La Pass Island, ferries depart on Praslin, to which to go 30 minutes, and Mahe, swim to it about 3 hours.
If you want to individually concerk, you can charter the engine boat or a small boat that you kindly provide aborigines. For expensive guests The delivery service is always relevant to anywhere in a private helicopter.

Attractions La Dig

In La Dig there is something to see, on a tour of the local attractions, you can go on foot or on a two-wheeled horse. The length of the route is only 3 km away, where you will meet:

• majestic Vintage Chateau Saint-Claude Castleerected in colonial style at the beginning of 19 V;
• exclusive La Vevey Reservewhere an amazing birds nest on Indian almond and timer - paradise flies;
• in Seychelles La Dig - one of the suppliers of high-quality vanilla, spice is grown in the manor of Union.Here is the oldest building of Seychelles - the planter house, from which you can immediately get to the stunning beauty coast;
• romantic beach with huge boulders - ANS SURE D "Argen, Popular place to carry out at sunset wedding ceremonies.

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What to look at the island of La Dig

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That is the time of the last part of our adventures on Seychelles, namely, it remains to tell about La Dig Island and His paradise beaches. In the past parts, we told about the island of Mahe, visited the island of the skulls of curiors, traveled on the buses of Praslin Island, shared general information in the Seychelles. Seychelles in the rainy season we caught on the island of La DiG with the incessant shower, wind and very unfriendly clouds, but it could not spoil our holiday.

In our recall on La Dig, there will be two types of photos: December "rainy" and April "Sunny" so that the difference is visible, how much may differ landscapes depending on the season. Of course, rains on the Seychelles is an integral part of the climate, wet tropical, with the only difference that the rainy intensity in December will be much higher than in June. In the same April, the rains went every day for 15 minutes. Moisturizing thick thickets of forests, clouds depart and shines the bright sun again.

Aircraft islands view

So and on the second day of the arrival at the Seychelles, it was raining, but it was not short-term shower, but full day and night "like a bucket". It is for this reason that we decided to go to the island of La DiG, and leave for the possible sunny day. Warranties of solar weather on Seychelles no one can give.

I will make a reservation about how to get to La Dig. There is no airport on La Diga, so the only option is a ferry from Mahe or Praslin island. From Mahe to Praslin get either on the ferry (1.5 hours), or 15 minutes by plane.

Airplane Mae - Praslin

We bought tickets on the pier, arriving 3 minutes before the ferry departure at 11.45. On April trip tickets were bought in advance on this site. It is important to know how it was mentioned in the previous review that the ferry will not go to La Diig until he arrives with the ferry with Mae, Therefore, if you took the ticket Mahe-Praslin-la Dig, do not be afraid that you are late. Most tourists ride exactly this way, since a straight ferry with Mahe on La Dig is rarely and not every day.

Ferry prices vary: in the cockpit on the first tier cheaper than the second Open. Eyewitnesses declare that sometimes you can see dolphins. But we did not see them, but they chased wild dolphins on Mauritius.

The ferry ride will take 20 minutes and if you get into the rain, it will shake.

Pier on the island is very small. For traveling with luggage there rare service to take by car to the hotelBut if you live near the pier, you can go.

Pier la Dig

On the island of La Dig, all the few population and tourists move exclusively on bikes. The island is completely small, about 5 kilometers in length, so in good weather Ride with the breeze on the bike will be pleasure.

For those who do not like two-wheeled transport or it does not fit in it, there is special offer – three-wheeled, as well as bike tandemwho rented us. Rent vehicle It is made both directly on the pier and in any hotel.

On the island of La Dig, there is a school, church, shops, restaurants and cafes on the "removal", you can replenish the phone.

We started our way from the port in the direction Anse Source D'Argent.. The rain intensified with each pedal pressed, we were wet, but quite happy. To drive to this beach, you need to enter the National Park, paying 7 Euro per person (100 rupees). Not reaching the park we turned to the beach Anse La Reunion. under a wide tree, which with its leaves and roots a little defended us from rain and divided the Christmas Pannetoni, hijacked half a local slight dog.

There are many dogs on Seychelles, but they are very pupil and will wait as much as you need, until you yourself share with her with goodies. If you do not share and leave, she will continue to sit where it was sitting and will not bother you.

Anse source d'Argent In the rain, we did not visit, but in April there were many-prematched photos of the beautiful Park of Island La Dig. What noteworthy this beach? Of course, those are the most boulders with pictures and blue lagoons, who surround them.

Well, the second - trees Vanillathat grow in the park. Do not attempt to break the flora - the plate threatens.

From Anse Source D'Argent You can walk to the beaches Anse Pierrot, Anse Aux Cedres, Anse Bonnet CarreBut you need to have comfortable shoes, because the path is blocking the rocks.

Remuneration for a difficult journey will be quiet secluded beacheswhere several kayaks were sheltered.

Is it possible to get on foot to Anse Marron, Pointe Camille, Grand Cap and Grand L'anse I will not say - it was too dangerous that the road was in slam to Anse Bonnet Carre.

From the beach Anse Source d'Argent on the opposite side of the island to Grand Anse has two ways: light and sophisticated. There is no lung on the map, but it can be seen and passes along the river, and the complex goes to the mountain and without certain physical training will not be overcome, but on the way you will not meet the soul, cancel Ripe Mango and Narquate Bananas To dinner, and even squeeze the wet fresh air. We chose the second option.

The bike had to be dragged manually if the mountain was cool, but more often we twisted the pedals on the second gear. The situation was complicated by the incessant shower, it was almost impossible to shoot at the camera, Gopro was going on.

Grand Anse beach It is beautiful, as if from the picture, but the wind and the rain brought waves.

The air temperature did not fall below 25 degrees, but wet clothes cooled the body, water rushes in sneakers.

We did not have time to relax in the cafe - at 17.25 I left the last boat to Praslin and we could not miss it. Of course, if you miss the ferry, you can rent a motorboatBut also to pay a certain amount.

With Grand Anse on Anse Petit and Anse Cocos You can get exclusively on foot along the trail, which was done in April.

Getting out of Gramd Anse before Anse Petit is simple enough - they will indicate, but with Anse Cocos is much more difficult. If neither knowing travelers, the trail, namely the track on the rocks, would never come. On Anse Cocos there was not a soul, only the humble sea. And Anse Petit is an air bay with a pair of sunbathing and complete silence.

In the December trip instead of Anse Petit and Anse Cocos, we drove along the northern part of the island, photographing all its beaches.

On one of them Anse Gross Roche., Large turtle rested, chewing grass in thick thickets. We did not disturb her, but only made several pictures of the turtle in wildlife In Seychelles.

Anse banane in the rain

The shower with the wind was intensified, but we no longer noticed what was happening around - it was very wet, but fun. At the extreme point of the island on the east side near Anse Fourmis. Detected several bikes and the path leading in the mountains.

With good weather you can make a small tour of the jungle to Anse Cocos Beach.

It seemed that the rain stopped, the sky was brightened, but after 5 minutes the new cloud got shed and spilled with incredible shower. At that time, we squeezed ourselves to the tenth time, but it didn't get better. The situation worsened crazy wind, tearing caps and umbrellas.

Beach Grand Ans in Shine

On the way, the only cafe was visible in this area where we decided to get up to getting up, because my fingers were wrinkled from the water, the mascara spread out, the backpack resembled a sieve, and a liter of clean rainwater was rushed into the shoes - just as in childhood. The cafe was protected from the rain, but blurred by the wind, there was no light. We were fed with delicious fish on the grill and cooked juice from mango and pineapple. All together came to 40 euros. Expensive. April trip showed that they eat in Gala Takeaway. Much more economical - for 5 euros, get rice with fish and drink and all the same fresh and tasty.

Time was nearing five in the evening and it was time for us to leave, and clouds continued to water the delictic vegetation Seychel. Thanks to the lines, we did not wash the bones, but actively twisted the pedals. We passed our transportation on the pier and we had time to squeeze clothes once again and run into a very cold semi-empty boat. Half an hour and we are on.

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