Anse Caiman

Anse Caïman lies on the east coast of La Digue, in between Anse Fourmis to the north and Anse Cocos to the south. It can be difficult to get to from the north, especially without a tour guide, with the northernmost part of the beach almost impossible to access, except for at low tide, via the sea. The easiest way of reaching the beach is via Anse Cocos, about a 40 minutes to walk, which is safer and easier than attempting to access the beach from the north. Adding character is an abandoned house and a large pirogue/ wooden boat shed that lies behind the beach. The pools of water that line the sand are also interesting, providing great photo-opportunities, as well as shallow water for snorkeling. The sea water, however, is especially deep in places, and is not safe for swimming. However, the beach itself is almost always empty and anyone willing to brave the journey will find a number of interesting features here.