Anse Source d'Argent
.jpg) 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]
Location
[edit]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]
In media
[edit]- In 2023, Forbes India ranked it 2nd among the top 5 best beaches in the world.[7]
- In 2017, CNN ranked it 7th among the top 25 beaches in Africa.[8]
- In 2016, Newsweek listed it as one of the World's best beaches.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ O'Hare, Maureen (2024-02-03). "The world's best beaches, according to Lonely Planet". CNN. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
- ^ Pasricha, Pallavi (2023-12-14). "Travel: In Seychelles' La Digue, time seems to slow down". Mintlounge. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
- ^ "Anse Source d'Argent | La Digue, Seychelles | Attractions". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
- ^ Thomson, Emma (2020-10-28). "Paradise is open for business: the Seychelles welcomes back tourists". The Times. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
- ^ Jaramillo, Alba. "La Digue: The Seychelles' tropical biking paradise". www.bbc.com. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
- ^ D'Orazio, Julia (2024-01-03). "'World's most photographed beach' is the epitome of paradise". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
- ^ "Top 5 Of The World's Best Beaches In 2023: From Lucky Bay Down Under To Cook Islands". Forbes India. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
- ^ Exelby, Narina (2017-07-12). "25 of Africa's best beaches". CNN. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
- ^ Boynton, Graham (2016-03-03). "The World's Best Beaches". Newsweek. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
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