 Anse Source d'Argent, April 2013 | |
| Location | La Digue, Seychelles |
|---|---|
| Coast | Indian Ocean |
| Type | Rural, natural sandy beach |
| Demarcated | 1997 |
| Total length | 2 km (1.2 mi) |
| Maximum width | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Orientation | Southwest |
| Governing authority | Seychelles National Parks Authority |
Anse Source d'Argent is a beach situated in the southwest coast of La Digue, Seychelles. It is listed in Lonely Planet as one of the world's best beaches in 2024. [1]
The beach is located within the L'Union Estate, a historic coconut plantation and vanilla farm that now serves as a nature reserve. [2] Access to Anse Source d'Argent requires a small entrance fee to estate. [3] [4]
The beach is often considered the world's most photographed, because of its massive boulders as "reminiscent of prehistoric times." [5] [6]
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