After a fifteen-minute boat ride, we arrive at the coral reef off Felicite Island — or what remains of it. El Niño, the 2004 tsunami and high water temperatures near the shore have killed off large parts of the coral. Still, we spot countless fish and new, smaller coral colonies.
Unfortunately, this problem repeats itself on almost all islands in the Seychelles. The same is true off Coco Island and Sister Island, though here sea turtles join us in the water. Around noon we arrive back at the harbor of La Digue.

At Jonatan's house we enjoy a freshly grilled fish on the beach — delicious. The trip cost €50; a full-day tour is also available for €100.

Afterwards we ride our bicycles 2 kilometers to the east coast of La Digue. Along the way there are two stands where locals prepare fresh fruit juices and sell them for 35 rupees — highly recommended.

On the east coast we want to visit some of the beautiful beaches. At the Loutier Coco restaurant we leave our bikes like everyone else and first check out Grand Anse. A gorgeous sandy beach, flanked on each side by impressive granite rocks.

Via a narrow path we reach Petite Anse a little further north. Here, as at Grand Anse, signs explicitly warn against swimming due to strong currents. We wade through the shallow water and spot the silhouettes of reef sharks in the high waves — wow, what a sight!

One bay further lies Anse Cocos, a lovely swimming beach with little shade that is not easy to find. The entrance to the trail is almost overgrown.
South of Grand Anse you can reach the beaches Anse Songe and Grand L'Anse via narrow paths. Parts of the trail go steeply up and down — sturdy shoes are a good idea.
With a guide or good stamina you can also make your way around the southern tip to the west coast. The trails are said to run like a labyrinth, so without a guide you may end up wandering for quite a while. Guides offer their services everywhere on La Digue.
We enjoy the sunset at Anse La Réunion near the Green Gecko Art Studio.