Isola La Digue, Seychelles

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Rank : 9.8 (average on 11 votes)

Coordinates : -4.359163, 55.838170 (Open in Google Maps)

Subjects : La Digue is the fourth largest inhabited island of the Seychelles, 2,000 people in 10 kmquadrati of land that emerges from 'Indian Ocean. The island is composed of granite formations which are one of the subjects that can be photographed during his visit. This island is a bird paradise flycatcher of Seychelles (Terpsiphone corvina), particular species included in the list of animals in danger of extinction, have also seen a surge in tourism to the Purchaser 'equatorial island. In enclosures protected by the public, there are some giant tortoises of the Seychelles (Aldabrachelys hololissa). Typical of the island are the bats "fox's head" Pteropus seychellensis, easily visible even during the day. An unmissable excursion to the top of the island (Eagle's Nest Mountain) in excess of 300 meters above sea level and the ability to dive in the warm waters protected by the coral reef on the western side of the 'island.

Recommended equipment : Standard zoom lens for general photography, Tele to capture with greater confidence the fauna. Compact water-proof or housing for scuba diving.

Best months : Given the position of the island all year round are indicated for the trip.

How to get there : Air Seychelles flights from Rome and Milan-Victoria (capital located on the island of Mahe). Cat Cocos ferry or helicopter to reach La Digue-by 'island of Mahe

Visits : Pay hikes with local guides and / or diving.

Notes : Some walks and paths taken from the following website: http://it.ladigue.sc/la-digue-island-official-website/camminate-e-sentieri.aspx

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