Discover La Digue And Inner Islands

On La Digue, the Veuve Special Reserve offers a particular focus for nature enthusiasts: a nature trail, birdwatching, and a visitor exhibition are dedicated to flycatchers and the environment of the Seychelles. Exploring the island by bicycle is also part of the character of this destination. When looking for a holiday apartment, you can first consider whether you want to make the reserve’s nature theme or broader island exploration the focus of your stay.

The Veuve Special Reserve on La Digue

The Veuve Special Reserve is on the western side of La Digue and covers 21 hectares. It is part of a 200-hectare plateau, placing the protected area within a larger landscape. Visitors can follow a nature trail and watch birds, including the Seychelles Black Paradise Flycatcher. The visitor exhibition covers flycatchers and the environment of the Seychelles. Those interested in these birds can learn about the subject in two different ways: by observing them in their natural habitat and by visiting the exhibition.

Explore La Digue by bicycle

La Digue can be explored by bicycle; a road runs across about three-quarters of the island. This offers a different focus from visiting the Veuve Special Reserve: here, the emphasis is on exploring the island, while the reserve offers a specific protected area with a nature trail and birdwatching. For planning your holiday, this suggests a clear question of interest: should your trip focus primarily on the reserve’s nature theme, or would you also like to explore La Digue by bicycle? This can help you tailor your search for a holiday apartment to the kind of stay you want.

More nature and culture themes in the Seychelles

Other islands in the Seychelles also have their own nature and culture highlights. Ste. Anne Marine Park comprises six islands. On Moyenne Island in Ste. Anne Marine National Park, there are remains of former settlers’ houses, pirate graves, and a small thatched chapel. These historical traces offer a different perspective from birdwatching on La Digue.

Curieuse brings together landscape and history in its own way. A raised boardwalk runs through the swamp, providing access to the mangrove habitat even at high tide. The mangrove swamp borders Baie Laraie. The island’s former use is also part of its history: Curieuse served as a quarantine site for people with leprosy for almost a hundred years.

On Praslin, Vallée de Mai and Praslin National Park are notable nature highlights. Vallée de Mai, covering 19.5 hectares, is one of the smallest natural UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world. It is the only area in the Seychelles where all six species occur together. Praslin National Park has several short paths; Glacis Noire is the only official trail. The park is also home to various plants, insects, and animals, including the Black Parrot, which is unique to Praslin and the surrounding islets. At the National Botanical Garden, visitors can feed giant tortoises.

When looking for a holiday apartment, it helps to choose a destination based on the experiences you want: the Veuve Special Reserve on La Digue offers a specific focus on birdwatching and nature trails, as well as the opportunity to explore the island by bicycle. Moyenne, Curieuse, and Praslin offer other, distinct nature and culture themes across the Seychelles.

Discover more destinations: Glacis, Beau Vallon, Baie Sainte Anne, Grand Anse Mahe, Port Glaud, English River, Les Mamelles.

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