La Digue
Travelers come to La Digue for granite beaches, slow bicycle rides and a quiet pace that suits a short stay in the Seychelles.
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La Digue is a small island in the Seychelles, an archipelago in the western Indian Ocean off East Africa. Its granite boulders rise out of the sand at Anse Source d'Argent, the island's best-known beach. Cars are rare, and most traffic is bicycles and ox carts. Days here tend to be slow: swimming, walking the shore and watching birdlife in the island's nature reserve.
La Digue has no airport, so most visitors reach it by ferry from Praslin, and the island is small enough to cover by bicycle in a day. Many people stay two or three nights to visit the Veuve Nature Reserve, the old Union Estate copra plantation and the quieter beaches away from the main landing. April, May, September and October have the calmest, driest weather for beach days. A stay of a few nights suits travelers who want a quieter break than the busier main islands.
La Digue in five
- Take the ferry from PraslinMost visitors reach La Digue by the short boat from Praslin, about 15 minutes. Check return times before you book a bed, because boats run to a timetable.Getting around
- Rent a bicycle in La PasseFew cars run on La Digue, and bikes are the usual way around the island. Hire one in La Passe village, near the jetty, before you set off.
- Carry Seychelles rupeesKeep rupees (SCR) for small shops and bike hire, and check which cards a place accepts before you order or pay.Money and costs
- Pay the Veuve Reserve feeThe Veuve Nature Reserve charges an entry fee. Ask at the gate for the current amount and have rupees ready for it.
- Note the last ferry backBoat times are fixed, so a long beach afternoon can leave you stuck on the island. Write down the last departure to Praslin before you plan the day.
Need to know
- Currency
- Seychelles rupee (SCR)
- Entry
- Check the official entry rules before you fly
- Emergency
- Check local emergency numbers on arrival
- Tipping
- Check with your hotel or guide
- Time
- UTC+4, no daylight saving
Weather by month
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryHot, wet
- FebruaryHumid, rain
- MarchRain easing
- AprilCalm, dry
- MayCalm, sunny
- JuneBreezy, cooler
- JulyWindy, cooler
- AugustWindy
- SeptemberDry, calm
- OctoberCalm, sunny
- NovemberShowers return
- DecemberPeak, wet
Right now in La Digue
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
28
- Feels like
- 32°
- Humidity
- 73%
- Wind
- 12 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 58%
La Digue
02:38 AM
Tuesday, November 3
- Today29°26°58%Tuesday: Rain. High 29°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 58%.
- Wed28°25°86%Wednesday: Rain. High 28°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 86%.
- Thu28°26°79%Thursday: Drizzle. High 28°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 79%.
- Fri28°27°45%Friday: Drizzle. High 28°, Low 27°. Chance of rain 45%.
- Sat29°27°15%Saturday: Drizzle. High 29°, Low 27°. Chance of rain 15%.
- Sun29°26°50%Sunday: Drizzle. High 29°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 50%.
Updated 02:03 AM local time · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 14.53 SCR
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Day trips by train
- Praslin: Vallée de Maiabout 15 min by ferryThe palm forest of the Vallée de Mai, a short boat trip from La Digue.Read the guide
- Praslin: Anse Lazioferry, then a short road tripA white-sand beach on Praslin with clear shallows.Read the guide
- Mahé: Victoriaferry, timetable varies by dayThe Victoria market and the National Botanical Gardens.Read the guide
Before you go to La Digue
Rules for La Digue, checked
- Check entry rules, including any online travel authorization, on the official Seychelles government immigration pages before you fly.
- Follow the signs and marked paths at the Veuve Nature Reserve, and pay its entry fee at the gate.
- Read the signs on the beaches before you swim or snorkel, and follow any local guidance you are given.
Plan around La Digue
Islands, ferries, entry and money in one place
Read the guideGetting aroundFerries from Praslin and bikes on La Digue
Read the guideMoney and costsRupees, cards and what small shops take
Read the guideVisas and entryWho needs a visa and what to check before you fly
Read the guideWhere to stayGuesthouses and hotels across the island
Read the guidePhones and eSIMData for maps and bookings on the islands
Read the guideLa Digue FAQ
Is La Digue worth visiting?
Yes, if you want granite beaches, bike rides and a slow pace. The island is small, so the days go quickly and the ferry schedule shapes your plans.
How do you get to La Digue?
Take the short ferry from Praslin, about 15 minutes. Check the timetable before you book, because boats run to a fixed schedule.
How many days do you need on La Digue?
Two nights covers a bike ride round the island, Anse Source d'Argent and the Veuve Nature Reserve. Add a third night if you want a slower pace.
Are there cars on La Digue?
Very few. Most visitors cycle, and some people use ox-carts to move luggage.
Do you need cash on La Digue?
Carry some Seychelles rupees for bike hire, small shops and the Veuve Reserve fee. Cards work at some larger places.