Anse Source d'Argent
Beach · La Digue and Inner Islands ·
Photogenic beach with granite boulders, turquoise water, white sand
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La Digue Island Lodge, L'Union Estate, Seychelles Get directions
Photogenic beach with granite boulders, turquoise water, white sand
La Digue Island Lodge, L'Union Estate, Seychelles Get directions
"A famously beautiful shallow, crystalline beach on La Digue island fringed by lush palms and polished granite boulders, offering a tropical-paradise vibe just a few miles from the island's main resorts. The sheltered, shallow waters are ideal for snorkeling and swimming, and the setting is especially photogenic." - Melanie van Zyl Melanie van Zyl Melanie van Zyl’s stories aim to respectfully uplift the voices of the African continent. A conservation-curious journalist, she has photographed and written about Namibia, Mauritius, Botswana, Zanzibar, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Uganda, and her home country of South Africa for almost a decade. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A famously photogenic beach framed by granite boulders, swaying coconut palms, and clear emerald water, making it a magnet for photographers, day-trippers, and honeymooners seeking dramatic coastal scenery and shallow swimming spots." - Taryn White Taryn White Taryn White is a D.C.-based travel writer who covers a wide range of topics, including family travel, hotels, food, aviation, beaches, historical and cultural topics, and wellness travel. She can often be spotted around the world with her husband and two travel-loving kids. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Framed by dramatic granite boulders and sparkling aquamarine water, this sugar-white shoreline on La Digue Island feels exceptionally photogenic and relatively secluded from resort crowds." - Anne Olivia Bauso Anne Olivia Bauso Anne Olivia Bauso is a travel writer and hotel expert based in New York City. She has written hundreds of hotel reviews, from 5-star Ritz-Carlton properties to treehouse eco-resorts in the jungle. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Exemplifying Seychellois paradise, Anse Source D'Argent pairs a translucent lagoon perfect for snorkeling with wavy granite boulders that appear tossed onto the shore by ancient giants, delivering the dreamy, far-flung scenery the islands are famous for." - Anne Olivia Bauso Anne Olivia Bauso Anne Olivia Bauso is a travel writer and hotel expert based in New York City. She has written hundreds of hotel reviews, from 5-star Ritz-Carlton properties to treehouse eco-resorts in the jungle. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A famously photogenic Seychelles beach known for supernaturally turquoise surf meeting powdery, alabaster sand and dramatic granite boulders that read like velvet-draped sculptures; it's a must-see stop on island itineraries and delivers the iconic tropical scenery that inspires travel posters, though the in-person experience can feel slightly different than the desktop-perfect image." - Brad Japhe
