HERMITAGE ISLAND, CAT ISLAND AND GOMBRANI ISLAND
A group of islets off the coast of Port Sud-Est, offering the opportunity for wild and exotic sea escapades.
Situated off the coast of Port Sud-Est, these three bits of land stand out against the intense turquoise of the lagoon, and make for exotic, wild getaways at sea. Less "frequented" (on Rodrigues' scale, that is!) and better known than Cocos Island, they nonetheless attract lovers of deserted islands and robinsonnades.
Closer to the coast than the other two, Île Hermitage is also the most rugged and rocky, standing like a rock in the middle of the lagoon. Legend has it that it is home to buried treasures... You never know! It's possible to walk around it, and the climb, just a few dozen meters, offers a lovely view of the ocean and coastline.
Farther from the shore and surrounded by their own reef, Île Gombrani and Île aux Chats are larger, flatter and offer more beautiful beaches shaded by filaos. Contrary to its name, the latter is not a haven for tomcats, but a nature reserve known for its colony of Black Noddis (or anous minutus, a medium-sized tern). You can get there by fisherman's pirogue or motorboat. The day's program includes sailing to the islands, a diving stop at Couzoupa (a superb natural aquarium), trolling in the lagoon, swimming, lounging and a picnic-grillade on the beach.
Please note that authorization is required to visit these islets, so it's best to use local receptives, hotels and guesthouses or boatmen.
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