Large granite boulders on a beach in the Seychelles

Hidden Destinations

La Digue, at the Speed of a Bicycle

On a small Seychelles island, the slowest way to travel is still the best one.

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La Digue is small enough to cross in an afternoon and quiet enough that you may want to take a week. Bicycles remain the natural way to get around, and the island’s pace seems to follow their lead.

Leave early, return late

The granite boulders at Anse Source d’Argent are among the most photographed in the Indian Ocean. Arrive early, or wait until the late afternoon light turns the stone from grey to rose.

Choose the far side

Beyond the road’s end, the coves on the eastern shore feel wilder. The currents there can be strong, so ask locally before you swim.

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