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Anse Source d'Argent

Coordinates: 4°22′18″S 55°49′38″E / 4.371544°S 55.827213°E / -4.371544; 55.827213
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Anse Source d'Argent
Anse Source d'Argent, April 2013
Anse Source d'Argent, April 2013
Anse Source d'Argent, April 2013
LocationLa Digue, Seychelles
CoastIndian Ocean
TypeRural, natural sandy beach
Demarcated1997; 27 years ago (1997)
Total length2 km (1.2 mi)
Maximum width20 m (66 ft)
OrientationSouthwest
Governing authoritySeychelles 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 beast beaches in 2024.[1]

Location

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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

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  • 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

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

4°22′18″S 55°49′38″E / 4.371544°S 55.827213°E / -4.371544; 55.827213