Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Activities
Hiking
Hiking is the best way to uncover the island's natural treasures - most notably, its wild,
undeveloped beaches. The
Carte Verte de Rodrigues
, published by the Association
Rodrigues Entreprendre Au Féminin, charts the island's eight most popular hikes and
provides detailed information on how to access each trailhead using public transportation.
The island's most famous walk (No 4 on the Carte Verte) is the classic coastal trail from
Graviers to St François
in the island's east. On the way you'll pass the island's most stunning
stretches of sand, including
Trou d'Argent
, the supposed location of a pirate's hidden booty.
If you're relying on public transport, we recommend beginning in Graviers - buses run to
Graviers in the morning but are extremely scarce in the afternoon when you're likely to
have far better luck in St François.
The Carte Verte is available for purchase (Rs 100) at a kiosk in central Port Mathurin
outside the Alfred Northcoombes Building. If you find them closed (which is often) or
they've run out of stock (ditto), call 876 9170 and they should be able to locate you a
copy. La Belle Rodriguaise (
Click here
)
also had them for sale at the time of research.
Diving
In general, Rodrigues' marine environment is remarkably well preserved and the best sites
for divers lie off the east and south coasts. For more information
Click here
.
The three main dive centres are all based in hotels but nonguests are always welcome -
just ring ahead. Figure on around Rs 1800 for a dive and equipment.
Good snorkelling detsinations include Île Hermitage, a tiny island renowned for its
beauty (and possible hidden treasure), and Île aux Chats. Both are accessible by boat from
Port Sud-Est.
Cotton Dive
OFFLINE MAP
DIVING, KITESURFING
831 8001/8208;
www.cottonbayhotel.biz/diving
)
At the Cotton Bay Hotel.
(
Bouba Diving
OFFLINE MAP
DIVING
