Monday, January 27, 2020

MAURITIUS ~ Île des Deux Cocos - Blue Bay Marine National Park ~

.... Mauritius is a tropical island paradise🌞 at the gates of Africa... a stunning view of one the nearly hundred tiny islets and rocks scattered around the coast of the Island... a little piece of heaven in the Indian Ocean🥥🥥... on the south of this island resort is the dramatic ocean an ever-changing spectacle of waves pounding against the coral reef... to the north, tranquil, sandy white beaches border Blue Bay Marine Reserve, one of the most stunning spots for snorkeling in all of Mauritius... this completely charming private island is also a place steeped in history... the Villa, built in the 1920s by the British Governor of Mauritius, Sir Hesketh Bell, has been completely restored to its original glory... today the island is very popular for its excursions... a perfect holiday destination for chasing away the winter blues✈️... maybe just a bit to pricey for me😉... Thanks a lot Huyng Chen!ヽ(ヅ)ノ

Île des deux Cocos is located off the southern coast of Grand Port and named after the two abandoned coconut plantations it houses. The plantations were set up by the French, but were abandoned after crops were damaged during a lengthy storm in the 18thC.

Mauritius is an African Island Country in the Indian Ocean located  1,700km away from the African mainland. Together with Réunion and Rodrigues, it constitutes the Mascarene Islands. The capital and largest city is Port Louis.

The Blue Bay Marine Park, located in the South East of Mauritius was proclaimed National Park under the Wildlife and National Parks in 1997 and extends over an area of 353 hectares (3.5 km2). The marine park is renowned for its remarkable coral garden, which harbours hundreds of varieties of corals and its abundant fauna.

Stamp:

Maps and Maritime Zones of Mauritius
(Issued 11-12-2017)

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