Islands of Mauritius

You will be amazed not only by the beauty of our paradise island but also with the wonderful islets surrounding Mauritius. Most of them can be visited while others are protected natural reserves which you can admire during boat trips or cruises around the island.

Agalega

Agalega island consists of two Outer islands located in the north of Mauritius with total area of 2,600 hectares.

Coin de Mire

Situated 8 km off the north coast of Mauritius, Coin de Mire, also called Gunner Quoin, is a small islet covering 65 hectares with a highest point of 142 meters. It is a nature reserve as with remains of some of the primary vegetation such as Bois de Chandelle, la Liane Bambaras, le Bois de Clous among others.

Ile Aux Aigrettes

Located off the coast of Mahebourg Bay, Ile Aux Aigrettes got its name from the colony of Egrets, which are white fish birds with long legs, in the year 1600. In 1987, the Mauritian Wildlife Foundation (“MWF”) taking over full management of the island and initiated a habitat restoration programme.

Ile aux Benitiers

Located about 500 metres off the South West coast of Mauritius, Ile aux Benitiers is used for coconut plantation with small colonies of migratory birds in the north of the island.

Ile aux Cerfs

Ile aux Cerfs Island situated off the east coast of Mauritius is one of the most popular day trips in the island. Ile aux Cerfs is among the most popular tourist destination famous for its white sandy beaches, crystal clear blue lagoon and a wide range of activities and facilities.

Ile d’Ambre

Located off the North East Coast of Mauritius, Ile d’Ambre covers an area of 137hectare with a coastline i surrounded by mangrove trees.

Ile Rodrigues

At about 650 km from the North East of Mauritius, Rodrigues Island stretches over a surface area of 108 km 2 and is of volcanic origins. The island enjoys a tropical climate with temperatures varying between 28 and 35°C during summer.

Ile des Deux Cocos

Situated in the middle of the Blue Bay Marine park in the South-East coast of Mauritius, Ile des Deux Cocos is a unique 353-hectare oasis. About 10mins from the SSR International Airport and 45mins from Port Louis, the island provides you with the highest standards of comfort and services provided by a dedicated team.

Ile Aux Serpent

Ile Aux Serpent, also known as Serpent Islet, is found off the North Coast of Mauritius nearby the Round Island.

Ilet Gabriel

Located off the north coast of Mauritius, Gabriel Island consists of a 42 hectare flat piece of land which is the habitat of a number of endemic species. It is a sheltered shallow cove which offers the ideal place for snorkeling and diving.

Round Island

Situated 22.5 km off the north-east coast of Mauritius, it is the second largest of offshore islands of Mauritius.

Islands of Mauritius