Anse Patates

La Digue


Petite, picture perfect and ideal for a splash or snorkel, this boulder-framed beach sits tucked into the northern tip of the island.

As it's within sight of camera-toting cyclists and pedestrians on the road above, Anse Patates isn't the ideal spot for a peaceful afternoon of lounging.


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Nearby La Digue attractions

1. Anse Sévère

0.25 MILES

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2. Anse Réunion

1.04 MILES

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3. Veuve Reserve

1.33 MILES

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4. Notre Dame de L'Assomption

1.44 MILES

With its striking yellow facade and white trim, this unmissable Catholic church is well worth a gander, particularly on Sunday mornings when it is…

5. Nid d'Aigle

1.6 MILES

Nid d'Aigle, the highest point on La Digue (333m), commands sensational views out over the island, as well as out to Mahé, Praslin, Curieuse, Félicité,…

6. L'Union Estate & Copra Factory

1.96 MILES

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7. Anse Cocos

2.25 MILES

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8. Grande Anse

2.42 MILES

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