Rodrigues Island

Rodrigues is the little sister hidden from Mauritius. Located in the Indian Ocean, Rodrigues is the smallest of the three islands of the Mascarene Islands which includes Mauritius, Reunion and Rodrigues. Of volcanic origin, Rodrigues is located 560 km east of Mauritius. Covering an area of 109 square kilometers, it is 18 kilometers long and 8km wide and has the distinction of having a lagoon with

an area twice that of Earth. A paradise for divers and kite surfers with its 200 km² lagoon, Rodrigues is also paradise tor families as much as hikers. Unspoilt nature guarantees quiet walks away from mass tourism . Here, no commercial aggression. Finally, although the official language of Rodrigues is English, they speak more French (the newspapers are in French) or Creole. Mauritian / Rodriguans Creole comes from the blending of French settlers and Afro -Malagasy slaves.