Rodrigues Island is of volcanic origin and
is located at about six hundred and fifty kilometres (650Km) on the North-East
of Mauritius, at about nearly nine hundred kilometres (900Km) on the east north
east of Reunion Island and at one thousand five hundred and forty kilometres
(1540Km) on the north east of Madagascar on lattitude19,42 degrees South and
longitude 62,25 degrees East.
It is the smallest island of the Mascarenes region and the biggest under the
dependency of the Republic of Mauritius. The island has a total surface area
110 km square and it is eighteen 18) times smaller than Mauritius. Rodrigues is
surrounded by a coral reef and the lagoon is about 200 km square in surface
area.About twenty islets surrounds the island on the north ,south and mostly on
the west.
The landscape is very mountainous and gives beautiful scenery. Mont Limon the
highest peak is about 393 meters above sea level. Valleys and hills give the
impression that the island is bigger than it seems to be. In the north, the
south and the east the mountains slope dangerously towards the sea separated by
deep and narrow valleys while in the west the slopes are smoother.
The longest distance from Pointe Coton in the East and Pointe Mapou in the west
is only 18 Km and the widest distance from Pointe Jantac in the north and
Pointe Poursuite in the south is a little above 8km.The area, not including
that of the many islets which surround the island, is about 68 square km;
however, owing to the broken, hilly nature of the landscape, distances on the
ground and actual surface area are considerably greater.
An island of savage beauty where time has stood still. Its remote location
ensures calmness "out of the world". She imposes her own rhythm,
defeating restlessness. She derives her charm from the timidity of her
inhabitants, their simple approach to life.
Dream and Reality merges into each other in Rodrigues. When the plane start its
landing approach to Plaine Corail Airport, the island appears to be a big deep
blue rock amidst a very beautiful lagoon where different colours of blue are
mixed. The natural beauty of the island will instantly impress you.
When the plane has landed and that its engines has stopped there is a deep
silence and from the plane steps one is marvelled by this beautiful scenery
that one sees.
The calmness that prevails will give you the impression that you have stepped
years back in time. The past, the present and the future are blended together.
No need of anti-pollution mask, no industrial noise in Rodrigues. When you take
a deep breath, the lungs are filled up with pure fresh and tonic air,
especially early in the morning.
Rodrigues was discovered by Diego Rodriguez between the 4th and the 9th
February 1528.In these days Portuguez and English navigators were using the island
of Rodrigues as a reference when sailing to India. Years later after a very
long journey in May 1691, Francois Leguat and seven men landed in Rodrigues.
Two years later seing that the island was too mountainous and that flatter land
were limited. They therefore built a boat and left the island. Lots of palms
trees were available on the island. Turtles, fishes and birds especially the
Solitaire were in great abundance. Soon after that the authorities that were
living on Reunion Island decided to come to Rodrigues.
Les Cocotiers 3*+ Anse aux AnglaisNestled
in Anse aux Anglais, a small lively bay situated at only
2 km from Port Mathurin, the capital, Les Cocotiers is an
exquisite beach resort set in lush tropical gardens
La Belle Rodriguaise 2*+ South East - GraviersSmall hotel complex at the disposal of those in search of authenticity, serenity and exoticism, in a peaceful region bordering the beach.
A
place of dreams where rhyme friendliness
and simplicity.
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CAP SOLEIL - ILE MAURICE - Tour opérateur (License No. 03430) Membre de AIOM (Association of Inbound Operators of Mauritius) Adresse: 5 Impasse des Ibis - Sodnac - Quatre Bornes - Ile Maurice -
Tel: [230] 427 7454 - 55 -
Fax: [230] 427 0444
Email: soleilmaurice@gmail.com
Rodrigues Island 
