There is no nightlife on La Digue, but it is the perfect place to enjoy untouched tropical nature. 

Just a short 15-minute boat ride away from Praslin, there is La Digue island. It is one of the most visited islands in Seychelles, and the cars here are almost non-existent. Everybody rides bicycles, and this is the best way to explore beautiful beaches and nature.

When riding a bike around the island, you have to know that there are some quite steep roads, and in tropical heat, it is quite hard to cycle around if you are not used to it. La Digue is a great option to have active or lazy holidays.

BEST BEACHES ON LA DIGUE

To get to some beaches on La Digue is quite a hike, but it is worth the sweat. We really liked Anse Cocos beach. On this beach, you can have vegan snacks and smoothies. You have to know that the beaches on La Digue are much different than the ones on Praslin. The waves and currents are very strong, so you have to be careful when swimming.

This was something I did not know about Seychelles, I thought that all the beaches here are perfect for swimming. The other really nice beach to visit is called Grand Anse beach, and this one is also not ideal for swimming because of the strong waves and currents.

On La Digue island there is the most famous beach in Seychelles called Anse Source d’Argent which is described as the most beautiful beach in the world. It is one of the famous attractions on the island and also the most visited. I must say that we were expecting more from this beach.

The water is not crystal clear, and it is so shallow that it is impossible for swimming. It is worth visiting the beach because the rock formations are beautiful, but it was definitely not the best beach on La Digue.

CRYSTAL WATER KAYAKING

This was our favourite activity on La Digue. Their groups are quickly full so contact them as soon as you know that you will be visiting the island. Crystal water kayaking is a 3-hour adventure-guided tour that includes: kayaking, coral viewing, beach time, and the most fun part: they teach you how to open a coconut.

They also showed us beaches that are full of dead corals because of global warming, which was actually heartbreaking. On this tour, we also saw some cute hermit crabs.

WHERE TO STAY ON LA DIGUE?

There are not a lot of different accommodations on La Digue. We stayed at Cocotier Du Rocher self-catering bungalows. These are cute bungalows hidden in a tropical garden that are very private and connected to nature. We loved the place, and we picked our first-ever avocado from one of the trees around the bungalow.

->Don’t miss out on this amazing accommodation!

If you are worried about choosing the wrong location on La Digue, you cannot. The island is so small that everything is always close by. My biggest advice for booking your La Digue vacation is to take a self-catering apartment so you can cook yourself a vegan meal at home.

VEGAN FOOD ON LA DIGUE

Most of the restaurants on La Digue offer at least one vegetarian meal a day, and usually, it is also vegan. There are only a few restaurants on the island, and they are all really expensive. Most tourists eat at very affordable local takeaway restaurants, and the food is fresh and delicious. Most of them have a few tables around where you can eat your food, and you can find vegan options.

GALA TAKEAWAY

Gala Takeaway was our favourite takeaway restaurant on La Digue. For a takeaway restaurant, it has a lot of tables outside and in the evening, all the tables are usually full because it is so popular. We tried vegetable curry and vegan fried rice with vegetables. Both were delicious!

REY AND JOSH TAKE-AWAY

They are offering vegetable curry and vegan lentils, and the owners are friendly and welcoming. These two vegan dishes are the ones that you will eat a lot of the time in Seychelles because most of the restaurants and takeaway restaurants offer them. On my holiday,s I ate a lot of vegan vegetable curries and Rey and Josh takeaway had the best one.

COCO BAR ON ANSE COCOS BEACH

Is a cute tropical bar on the Anse Cocos beach on La Digue. Getting to this beach is not the easiest in this tropical heat. They are offering many different refreshing drinks and some vegan snacks. We had a delicious and fresh vegan tropical smoothie and a fresh coconut to snack on.

BIKINI BOTTOM BEACH BAR ON LA DIGUE

Our favourite beach bar was Bikini Bottom on Anse Severe. Their fresh vegan smoothies were the best, and the staff was very friendly. It is a great place to stop by and have a vegan smoothie to enjoy while relaxing on the beach.

ZEROF TAKE-AWAY

They are offering the typical vegan food you can find on La Digue. We had some vegan curry and lentils with rice, but it was not our favourite.

JULIES’ TAKEAWAY

We found this take-away restaurant by accident on our last day on La Digue. It was quite a nice change because they were offering vegan noodles with vegetables.

GROCERY STORES HAVE SOME VEGAN OPTIONS

We found quite a few vegan items in the shops of La Digue Island. There are a lot of different kinds of vegan milk, different types of oats, pasta, and vegan tomato sauces. The only thing I was really missing and craving was vegan ice cream. I looked in every shop on La Digue but could not find even one.

Every morning, there is a fresh fruit market near the ferry. There we bought all our delicious papayas, bananas, mangos, and avocados. You can also buy your vegetables there. We found all the goodies for us to be able to make ourselves the best vegan food.

La Digue really is a special island that will stay in my memories forever. If you are craving a tropical getaway, this island really is the place. It is not a perfect destination for vegan foodies, but everything else makes up for that small detail. Laidback energy, lots of fresh air, tropical heat, beautiful beaches, and eating fresh fruit – La Digue is a definition of paradise. The best part about the island is that giant turtles are walking around freely.

SEE ALSO: Is Seychelles Vegan Friendly or Will You Struggle? Find Out About Where and What to Eat in One of the Most Beautiful Tropical Destinations in the World

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I was worried about being vegan in Seychelles. It is not the easiest destination but it is not impossible to find vegan food on the islands. In this article, I will explain how and where to eat vegan in Seychelles.

MOST POPULAR ISLANDS IN THE SEYCHELLES

First of all, which island to visit? There are 115 islands in Seychelles but the biggest and most popular ones are Mahe, Praslin, and La Digue. I visited all of them and I recommend that you do too. I spend five nights on Praslin, four nights on La Digue, and four nights on Mahe.

When I go back to Seychelles, I will probably spend two nights on Mahe and more on the other two islands. I know it is different for anyone but Praslin and La Digue are really unique and beautiful. In Seychelles, you can find similar vegan options in most restaurants like vegetable curry and lentils. You can also get delicious fresh vegan fruit smoothies and juices on most of the popular beaches.

PRASLIN ISLAND IN THE SEYCHELLES

Praslin island in Seychelles has two beaches that blew my mind. I have never seen something so perfect. They are called Anse Lazio and Anse Georgette. The water is turquoise blue and calm, perfect for swimming.

On Praslin, you have to visit the nature park and UNESCO World Heritage Site called Vallée de Mai. There are famous CoCo de Mer trees that naturally grow only on the islands of Praslin and Curieuse in Seychelles. Praslin island was also the only one where I could find vegan smoothie bowls.

LA DIGUE ISLAND IN THE SEYCHELLES

Just a short 15-minute boat ride away there is La Digue island. La Digue island is one of the islands in the Seychelles where the cars are almost non-existent. Everybody rides bicycles around the island. It is the best way to explore beautiful beaches and nature.

To get to some beaches in La Digue is quite a hike but it is worth the sweat. We really liked Anse Cocos Beach but you can’t compare it to the calm beaches on Praslin Island. You have to be careful when swimming in La Digue because the waves and currents are very strong. I did not know this before visiting Seychelles.

MAHE ISLAND IN SEYCHELLES

Mahe island has the world’s smallest capital called Victoria and nearby you can visit Botanical Gardens. There are also many hiking trails around the island but at the time we were visiting (the end of March) it was too hot for us.

One of my favourite activities to do on Mahe was visiting the Takamaka rum distillery and their rum tasting. Two best beaches on Mahe were: Anse Intendance and Petite Anse but in my opinion, the best beach in those three islands of Seychelles has to be Anse Lazio on Praslin.

GROCERY STORES AND VEGAN FOOD IN SEYCHELLES

In Seychelles, we stayed at self-catering apartments. There was no breakfast so we had to explore local shops. Most of the markets have vegan milk which really surprised me. You can find almond, coconut, or soy milk but I could not find any vegan yoghurt or tofu. But we did find a vegan pate!

They have frozen and some fresh vegetables but it depends on the market. I was surprised by how hard it is to find fresh fruits and vegetables in shops. The best way to buy them is by road, there are many food stands selling fresh fruits and vegetables. When visiting the Capital Victoria you can also check the biggest fresh fruit and vegetable market in Seychelles.  

VEGAN FOOD ON PRASLIN ISLAND IN THE SEYCHELLES

ROOTS JUICERY IS THE ONLY VEGAN RESTAURANT

Roots Juicery is a fully vegan juice and smoothie bar. Their philosophy is to make healthy plant-based nutrition accessible across Seychelles. They are creating food and products that are guilt-free and packed with goodness. At Roots Juicery you can order fresh vegan juices and smoothies.

They offer nut mylks, granola, plant-based snacks, and wellness shots. They are my go-to place for smoothie bowls on the island. Roots Juicery was the only place making smoothie bowls I could find in Seychelles at the time of our visit. It is my favourite food to eat in the tropical heat.

THE NEST – RESTAURANT WITH VEGAN OPTIONS

The Nest restaurant is based inside Constance Lemuria resort on Praslin. Reservation is a must, otherwise, they won’t let you inside the resort. You have to make a reservation at the same resort if you want to visit the beautiful beach Anse Georgette. It is best if you visit them both on the same day. 

The ambiance, view, and decor in this restaurant are really nice. All the vegan dishes are marked on the menu. We ordered the vegan salad for our starter. After that, we had vegan curry. The food was good but on the pricier side. We really enjoyed our vegan lunch.  

VEGAN FOOD ON LA DIGUE ISLAND IN THE SEYCHELLES

GALA TAKEAWAY

Gala Takeaway was a takeaway restaurant we visited the most on La Digue. Takeaway restaurants in Seychelles are the most budget-friendly, so most of the tourists eat there. We mostly ordered delicious vegetable curry and vegan fried rice with vegetables.

REY AND JOSH TAKEAWAY

They offer vegetable curry and vegan lentils.  These two dishes are the most popular vegan options in Seychelles. Rey and Josh takeaway was one of the best ones.

The owners are friendly, so the atmosphere is great.

VEGAN FOOD ON MAHE ISLAND IN THE SEYCHELLES

PERRY’S GRILL

Perry’s Grill is an amazing restaurant on Mahe Island. We visited this restaurant twice because the owners were friendly and the food was delicious. They also have more vegetarian options than other restaurants. Most of the vegetarian options can be made vegan. Vegan Ratatouille was our go-to dish but you can also have vegetable skewers. You also need to try their tropical avocado salad.

MAHEK – INDIAN RESTAURANT WITH VEGAN OPTIONS

Mahek restaurant is an Indian restaurant on Beau Vallon Beach in Seychelles. On their menu, there is only vegetarian food.  Many vegetarian dishes can be easily made vegan.

We tried Urulai Broccoli and Kai Korma. Urulai Broccoli was our favourite choice. The staff is really friendly and they know all about vegan food. The best time to visit this restaurant is at sunset.

HOW TO TRAVEL AROUND SEYCHELLES

You can stay at the resorts and relax or you can explore the islands by yourself. On Mahe and Praslin you have to rent a car because both islands are quite big and with a car, you can visit all the hidden parts. Make your car reservations as soon as you have your plane tickets because it is hard or almost impossible to find a car last minute. On Praslin, we were really happy with Capricorn car rentals.

Seychelles really is amazingly beautiful. It is one place you have to visit if you love beautiful tropical destinations even though there are not a lot of vegan options. If you are a foodie like me, that might not be ideal for your perfect holiday, but Seychelles are worth it.

SEE ALSO: The Ultimate Vegan Travel Guide to Praslin! Find Out About Everything You Need to Know For Your Best Tropical Holidays

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