Anse Source d'Argent
The world's most photographed beach earns the title: sculpted granite boulders, shallow jade water and pink-tinged sand, on an island where bicycles still outnumber cars.
- Best forBeach
- Approx. flying time~20h 25m from Los Angeles
- Nearest airportPraslin Island (PRI)
About this place
Come at low tide for the sandbars and stay on La Digue overnight — once the day boats leave, you'll share the granite with the herons. April, May, October and November bring the calmest, clearest water.
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When to go
Daytime highs run from about 26°C in August to 29°C in April. Wettest in December, with rain on about 25 days. The sea is warmest in April at around 31°C, coolest at 27°C.
The year at a glance — pick a month for detail
August26° · rain 14 days · sea 27°Warm and often wet.
Monthly figures averaged from daily records for 2020–2024 at this location (ERA5 reanalysis). Live conditions from MET Norway, CC BY 4.0.
Where to stay
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Flights
Los Angeles Anse Source d'Argent, La Digue, Seychelles
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