La Digue: This charming island is accessible by boat and helicopter; about half an hour from Praslin. For years the way of life on La Digue has remained unchanged, transport is mainly by ox-cart or bicycle. The ox-cart excursions include some of the more picturesque parts of the island with beautiful old plantation houses, such as Château Saint-Cloud, as well as a vanilla plantation and copra factories. Beautiful deserted beaches are perfect for long walks, safe swimming, snorkeling and fishing.  The rare black paradise flycatcher can be found in the woods of La Digue. Although this bird was once thought to be extinct, recent estimates suggest that there may be as many as one hundred on the island. Cycads, one of the oldest and most primitive of plants, grow above the quiet roads of the island.  La Digue is the fourth largest island in the Seychelles, and is part of the granitic group.

The island is protected by the coral reefs which circle it, together with masses of pink granite rocks around the coastline.