Natural features
Anse Source d'Argent, La Digue
La Digue
One of the most photographed beaches in the world, with pink granite boulders, white sand and a shallow turquoise lagoon.
One of the most photographed beaches in the world, with pink granite boulders, white sand and a shallow turquoise lagoon.
A palm forest, a UNESCO site, home to the coco de mer palm with the largest seed in the plant kingdom, and the rare black parrot.
Curieuse Island, near Praslin, has hundreds of giant Aldabra tortoises roaming free, mangrove boardwalks and good snorkelling.
The mountains of Mahé, with trails such as Copolia and Morne Blanc giving views over the coast.