Île du Phare
Île du Phare
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Mahebourg176 contributions
May 2016 • Friends
Ile aux phare is a wonderful island. that i mpost enjoy is when you take the boat in mahebourg and the ride till the island is very enjoyable. On the island you have a beautiful landscape of the south Mauritius and the view of the beautiful Lion mountain.
Can have your lunch there and have a swim an relax.
Must to do this activity if you can!!
Can have your lunch there and have a swim an relax.
Must to do this activity if you can!!
Written 14 November 2016
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Amirah
Birmingham, UK891 contributions
Sept 2019 • Friends
We visited Ile aux Phare during a boat trip. We were allowed to visit the island. It is a bit hard for the boat to go near the island then we had to walk in the sea to get on the island but it was worth it. Stunning nature around the island plus and old historic lighthouse is there! There were some endemic lizards that live only on the island therefore be careful when you walk around!
Written 8 September 2019
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BernarT
Pointe Aux Sables132 contributions
Jan 2022
Bring your camera when it is sunny. take time to go around the place. Count at least 20-30 mins to visit properly
Written 18 January 2022
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Anju H
Moka23 contributions
Oct 2021
I have visited this island over 10 times and can never get enough of its beauty.
Be careful, avoid the edge of the cliffs and bring your shoes.
Be careful, avoid the edge of the cliffs and bring your shoes.
Written 18 October 2021
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Jeremy C
Hinckley, UK1,120 contributions
Nov 2018 • Couples
The old light house is the focal point of the island, but take time to look at the island itself and particularly take in the sea views. All really quite splendid.
Written 2 January 2019
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Ahmedabad, India945 contributions
Nov 2018 • Family
Being an architect I look for beautiful ambience and being a Vastu scientist I prefer serene places. I found best combination of both at this place. Turquoise transparent water attracts both body and soul. A must visit place.
Written 18 November 2018
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yVa-Go
Mauritius58 contributions
July 2017 • Family
Can go with family and make sure you ca do 2 the opposite island also ! The island was the lighthouse at the time of the dutch when the harbor was at old grand port !
Written 19 July 2017
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Shezaad
Mauritius238 contributions
Dec 2016 • Friends
this lovely small island is accessible through speed boats, but offers a wonderful sea experience; great beach to swim, spot to view the oceans and great place for a fishing trip; protect yourself from the hard sun!
Written 27 December 2016
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PrestonGuild
United Kingdom56,052 contributions
Sept 2015 • Family
This is a little island which covers just over 6 acres off the Bay of Grand Port. You can reach it via a speedboat excursion from the south east of the island. It was discovered by the Dutch in 1598 and it is about 8 kms from Mahebourg.
The island contains a historical monument, a lighthouse built in 1864 with a unique stone spiral staircase. The lighthouse is dilapidated but their are plans for some restoration work.
The island contains a historical monument, a lighthouse built in 1864 with a unique stone spiral staircase. The lighthouse is dilapidated but their are plans for some restoration work.
Written 21 August 2016
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globtrotteuse
France160,821 contributions
Feb 2024 • Solo
The island is almost more beautiful from the beach, because the ballet of boats to get there is like an uninterrupted waltz.
Written 9 March 2024
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Hi
Would you be able to tell me if any of the catamaran day trips to Ile aux Cerfs include a stop at Ile du Phare to see the lighthouse please?
I have seen speedboat trips that do this but cannot find a catamaran trip that would give us the opportunity to see this island too.
Many thanks
Julie.
Written 26 August 2022
How do we reach here?? And what are the nearby places that can be covered?
Written 9 June 2018
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