Nid d'Aigle

Top choice in La Digue


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, Grande Soeur, Petite Soeur and even Frégate. It's an effort to hike here, but the view is worth every step.


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