Laverdure Spit

Laverdure Spit is a spit in , . Laverdure Spit is situated nearby to the hamlet , as well as near the village .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Île de la Passe and Île aux Fouquets.

Island
Photo: Cniessen, Public domain.
is a rocky islet in the bay off Grand Port on the of . Between 20 and 25 August 1810, during the British campaign to capture the island from the , it was the scene of the Battle of Grand Port.

Island
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is an island off the south-east coast of . The island is of pure coral origin and has had Islet National Park status since June 5, 2004. is situated 2½ km northeast of Laverdure Spit.

Islet
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Ile aux Aigrettes is an islet off the south-east coast of . It functions as a nature reserve and a scientific research station. It is also a popular visitors attraction—both for tourists and for Mauritians. is situated 3½ km west of Laverdure Spit.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Blue Bay and Mahebourg.

Photo: Simisa, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a town in the island country of .

Photo: Jeshan, Public domain.
Mahébourg is a small village on the south-eastern coast of the island of , having a population of 15,457 as of 2015. It is considered the main town of the .

Suburb
is a village in located in . The village is administered by the Village Council under the aegis of the Grand Port District Council. is situated 6 km west of Laverdure Spit.

Laverdure Spit

Latitude
-20.41667° or 20° 25′ south
Longitude
57.76667° or 57° 46′ east
Open location code
5HFVHQM8+8M
Geo­Names ID
934367
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Satellite Map

Discover Laverdure Spit from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Pointe d’Esny and Bois des Amourettes.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Pointe Laverdure and Îlot Vacoas.

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