Broad sands
The island's widest.
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The widest beach on La Digue, on its south-east coast, with broad white sand between green hills and huge granite boulders, and open-ocean waves breaking on the shore with no reef to shelter it. Visitors reach it by bicycle across the island in about half an hour from La Passe harbour, on a road through forest and farmland, or in one of the few electric taxis. A stall by the beach serves fresh juices and snacks. The waves here are strong and the currents dangerous, especially from May to September when the south-east trade winds blow, and there are no lifeguards, so it is best to walk and enjoy the view, swimming only when the sea is completely calm. From its northern end a path crosses the headland to Petite Anse and then Anse Cocos, a lovely walk of about half an hour. The beach is public and free.
The island's widest.
An imposing sight.
Starts here.
South-east coast of La Digue
Often not: waves and currents are strong especially from May to September, and there are no lifeguards.
