La Digue
Near Vallee de Mai
Underwater granite formations unique to the archipelago, with a great diversity of sea turtles.
Depth
5–30 m
Recommended level
Open Water
Average visibility
20 m
Water temperature
27 °C
Current
Weak to moderate
Access
Boat
Best time
April-May, Oct-Nov
Recommended certification
Open Water
Approx. price
60 USD / dive
Plan your dive
- Best time
- April-May, Oct-Nov
- Approx. price
- 60 USD / dive
Location
See on the interactive map1 park within 30 km — see the related spots section for more detail.
51 species documented in La Digue
Least ConcernDelfín mular
Tursiops truncatus
VulnerableManta de arrecife
Mobula alfredi
EndangeredNapoleón
Cheilinus undulatus
EndangeredTiburón ballena
Rhincodon typus
Critically EndangeredTortuga carey
Eretmochelys imbricata
EndangeredTortuga verde
Chelonia mydas
Critically EndangeredAlmeja gigante
Tridacna gigas
Anguila jardinera moteada
Heteroconger hassi
Anguila serpiente de bandas
Myrichthys colubrinus
Anémona alfombra gigante
Stichodactyla gigantea
Anémona disco
Discosoma nummiforme
Anémona magnífica
Heteractis magnifica
Ecosystem
Nearby parks
What is there to see on land, near this site?
Vallee de Mai
10 km away
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