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What to see in Mayotte
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Mayotte has no sites listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Petite-Terre
Dzaoudzi
This is the larger of the two municipalities that make up Petite-Terre. It's where the ferry to Mamoudzou departs from.
This is the larger of the two municipalities that make up Petite-Terre. It's where the ferry to Mamoudzou departs from.
Natural Heritage
Crab Boulevard
This is the name given to the long artificial dyke that connects Dzaoudzi to the rest of Petite-Terre.
This is the name given to the long artificial dyke that connects Dzaoudzi to the rest of Petite-Terre.
Chissioua Mbouzi
This small uninhabited islet between Grande-Terre and Petite-Terre is a classified nature reserve. Many lemurs live there permanently.
This small uninhabited islet between Grande-Terre and Petite-Terre is a classified nature reserve. Many lemurs live there permanently.
Grande-Terre
Mamoudzou
It is the capital of Mayotte, where services and businesses are concentrated in a blend of traditions and modernity.
It is the capital of Mayotte, where services and businesses are concentrated in a blend of traditions and modernity.
Sada
It is the main town on the west coast. Nearby, in the village of Jimawéni, you can visit the Vanilla and Ylang-Ylang Ecomuseum.
It is the main town on the west coast. Nearby, in the village of Jimawéni, you can visit the Vanilla and Ylang-Ylang Ecomuseum.
Natural Heritage
Bouéni Bay
A large bay on the southwest coast of Grande-Terre, featuring mangroves and several sandy beaches.
A large bay on the southwest coast of Grande-Terre, featuring mangroves and several sandy beaches.
The S Pass
A fissure in the coral barrier off Mayotte that shelters an impressive marine fauna. The archipelago’s top diving spot, with the Bandrélé Pass just a little further south.
A fissure in the coral barrier off Mayotte that shelters an impressive marine fauna. The archipelago’s top diving spot, with the Bandrélé Pass just a little further south.
Mount Combani
It’s a large "hill" in the centre of Mayotte that you can climb to the summit on a hike.
It’s a large "hill" in the centre of Mayotte that you can climb to the summit on a hike.
N'Gouja
Located at the southern tip, this is one of the most beautiful beaches in Mayotte and also one of the busiest. You can see turtles here.
Located at the southern tip, this is one of the most beautiful beaches in Mayotte and also one of the busiest. You can see turtles here.
Saziley Marine Park
This lagoon at the far south-east of Grande-Terre is home to rich marine life, including turtles, dolphins, and whales slightly further offshore. There are also several beaches.
This lagoon at the far south-east of Grande-Terre is home to rich marine life, including turtles, dolphins, and whales slightly further offshore. There are also several beaches.
Worth a look / Other
Bouéni Bay
★★ A large bay on the southwest coast of Grande-Terre, featuring mangroves and several sandy beaches.
Soulou Waterfall
★★ A small waterfall by the beach on the northwest coast of Grande-Terre.
Chissioua Mbouzi
★★ This small uninhabited islet between Grande-Terre and Petite-Terre is a classified nature reserve. Many lemurs live there permanently.
The S Pass
★★ A fissure in the coral barrier off Mayotte that shelters an impressive marine fauna. The archipelago’s top diving spot, with the…
Lake Dziani
★★ A pretty volcanic lake in the north of Petite-Terre. You can hike around it.
Mount Bénara
★★ The highest point in Mayotte (Grande-Terre) at 660 m, and a hiking destination.
Mount Choungui
★★ South of Grande-Terre, its summit of nearly 600 m can be reached on a hike.
Moya (Mayotte)
★★ This is the only beach on Petite Terre. Turtles also come here to lay their eggs.
N'Gouja
★★ Located at the southern tip, this is one of the most beautiful beaches in Mayotte and also one of the busiest. You can see turtles here.
Saziley Marine Park
★★ This lagoon at the far south-east of Grande-Terre is home to rich marine life, including turtles, dolphins, and whales slightly further…
Crab Boulevard
★ This is the name given to the long artificial dyke that connects Dzaoudzi to the rest of Petite-Terre.
Dzaoudzi
★ This is the larger of the two municipalities that make up Petite-Terre. It's where the ferry to Mamoudzou departs from.
Koungou
★ The second-largest urban area in the department, it is a few kilometres north of Mamoudzou.
Mamoudzou
★ It is the capital of Mayotte, where services and businesses are concentrated in a blend of traditions and modernity.
Mount Combani
★ It’s a large "hill" in the centre of Mayotte that you can climb to the summit on a hike.
Mount Mtsapéré
★ Located above Mamoudzou, this is a "classic" walking excursion in Mayotte.
Pamandzi
★ This is the locality where the only airport in Mayotte is located.
Sada
★ It is the main town on the west coast. Nearby, in the village of Jimawéni, you can visit the Vanilla and Ylang-Ylang Ecomuseum.