La Digue, Granite island in Seychelles, Indian Ocean.
La Digue is a granite island in the Seychelles featuring sandy beaches, large rock formations, and coral reefs that circle the shoreline. Traditional wooden boats rest in the shallow waters offshore.
The island was discovered by French sailors in 1768 and came under French control in its early settlement. British rule followed during the next century.
The people here travel mainly by bicycle and on foot, shaping daily life around a slower rhythm than most islands. Local food centers on fresh fish prepared with local ingredients, reflecting generations of fishing traditions.
The ferry from Praslin takes around twenty minutes to reach the island. Once there, bicycles and walking are the best ways to explore the main routes.
A nature reserve on the island shelters a small population of black paradise flycatchers found almost nowhere else in the world. This rare species makes the island an important refuge for an endangered bird.
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