Grande Sœur
A private islet northeast of La Digue, a stop on island-hopping tours for picnics and snorkelling, with two white-sand beaches separated by a granite ridge.
Grande Sœur is the largest of the Sisters Islands, lying about 7 km northeast of La Digue. It is privately owned, and visitors are generally only allowed ashore as part of a boat tour; a landing fee applies, usually included in the ticket price. Two white-sand beaches are separated by a granite ridge, and a short walk takes you from one to the other. The surrounding reefs are rich in coral, and snorkellers often see sea turtles, eagle rays and large schools of tropical fish. The classic day trip from La Digue usually combines Coco Island, Félicité Island and Grande Sœur, with snorkelling and a beach barbecue lunch, costing about €100–150. Landing dates and times are subject to restrictions set by the island's owner, so confirm with your boat operator in advance.
Opening hours
Boat tours (daytime)
Nearby sights
- Coco Island
- Anse Patates
- Anse Sévère
- Nid d'Aigle (Eagle's Nest)
- La Veuve Special Reserve
- Anse Cocos
- L'Union Estate
- Grand Anse, La Digue