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Mauritius

Pointe d’Esny is a scenic coastal stretch on the southeast coast of Mauritius, valued primarily for its natural coastal environment: a long white-sand beach, shallow turquoise lagoon and nearby coral reef systems. It sits close to the Blue Bay Marine Park and the Ile aux Aigrettes nature reserve, both important for marine and endemic species conservation. The area is representative of Mauritius's unique coastal ecosystems and is increasingly recognized for conservation and eco-tourism.

Blue Bay Public Beach sits on Mauritius's southeast coast and fronts the Blue Bay Marine Park, a protected marine reserve known for its exceptional coral gardens, seagrass beds and rich tropical fish life. The area is important for marine conservation, local fishing communities, and as a popular recreational site for residents and visitors. The nearby region of Vieux Grand Port is historically significant as the area of early European landing and settlement on Mauritius, linking Blue Bay to the island's colonial-era history.

La Cambuse Beach is a small, sheltered coastal spot in Mauritius valued for its natural beauty and calm lagoon. While not a major historical landmark, it contributes to the island's coastal culture—local fishing traditions and informal community gatherings happen here, offering a glimpse into everyday Mauritian seaside life.

Gris Gris Beach (south coast of Mauritius, near Souillac in the Savanne district) is primarily important as a natural and scenic landmark. It is one of the island's most dramatic coastal sites because it lacks the protective coral reef typical of most Mauritian shores, allowing powerful Indian Ocean swells to crash directly onto the cliffs. The site is valued for its geological features, coastal views, and as a symbol of Mauritius's wild southern coastline.

St Félix Public Beach is located on the southern coast of Mauritius near Mahébourg and is valued for its natural coastal landscape rather than historical monuments. It offers a quieter, local beach experience compared with busier western and northern beaches. The area is important for coastal ecology, with sandy shores, granite outcrops, and nearby reef structures that contribute to marine biodiversity. It also serves local communities as a recreational spot and a site for small-scale fishing activities.

Albion Public Beach is a popular west-coast shore in Mauritius known for its scenic coastline, rocky headlands, and the nearby Albion Lighthouse (a photogenic landmark). The site represents the island's coastal culture — small fishing communities, seafood cuisine, and everyday beach life — and offers typical Mauritian west-coast marine and coastal landscapes.

The Mauritius Aquarium is a regional educational and conservation facility that showcases the island's rich marine biodiversity. It helps raise awareness about coral reef ecosystems, native fish species and coastal habitats, and supports environmental education for local schools and visitors.

Port Mathurin is the administrative and commercial capital of Rodrigues, an autonomous outer island of the Republic of Mauritius. It is the island's main harbour and gateway, important for local fishing, inter-island transport and administration. The town is a focal point for Rodrigues' Creole culture, daily life and traditional maritime activities, and offers a close glimpse of the island's slower-paced, community-led lifestyle.

Conservation and ecological restoration site on Rodrigues, the François Leguat Giant Tortoise & Cave Reserve plays a key role in rewilding efforts by reintroducing and protecting giant tortoises to restore lost seed‑dispersal processes and island habitat dynamics. It also preserves a network of limestone caves with geological and paleontological interest and promotes environmental education and sustainable tourism on Rodrigues.

Île aux Cocos (Rodrigues) is a small offshore islet important primarily as a natural site. It serves as a critical seabird nesting and roosting area and is surrounded by coral reef that supports rich marine biodiversity. The islet contributes to Rodrigues' identity as one of the most remote and ecologically distinct parts of the Republic of Mauritius and is valued for its conservation role in protecting seabirds and reef habitats.

Trou d’Argent Beach is one of Rodrigues Island’s most beloved coastal spots, valued for its unspoiled natural beauty and tranquil lagoon. Rodrigues, an autonomous outer island of Mauritius, retains a strong Creole fishing culture and low-density development; Trou d’Argent exemplifies that quieter, community-centred island life. The beach and nearby reef are important for local fisheries, small-scale tourism, and serve as habitat for marine life including reef fish and (seasonally) sea turtles.

Mont Limon is the highest point on Rodrigues island (approximately 398 m / 1,305 ft). It is an important natural landmark formed from volcanic activity and offers sweeping panoramic views across Rodrigues and the surrounding Indian Ocean. The hill and its surrounding habitats are notable for patches of native forest and for supporting several endemic and threatened species found only on Rodrigues, making it significant for conservation and nature-based tourism.