Islands & Hidden Gems

Often ranked among the region’s most beautiful beaches, Trou d’Argent is reachable only on foot.

Rodrigues is a small, quieter sister island roughly an hour’s flight from mainland Mauritius.

Ilot Gabriel is a small, uninhabited islet off the north-east coast, part of a marine reserve.

This tiny fortified islet guards the entrance to Grand Port’s natural harbour.

This small islet near Mahébourg holds a 19th-century lighthouse overlooking Grand Port bay.

This uninhabited volcanic islet off the north coast is named for its resemblance to a gun flint.

Flat Island lies off the northern coast, home to a historic lighthouse and former quarantine station.

This small coral islet near Mahébourg is a protected nature reserve run by conservation groups.

This uninhabited islet near Le Morne is a common stop on catamaran and speedboat tours.

This popular islet off the east coast is reached only by boat, keeping its beaches pristine.