Horseshoe Spit
Horseshoe Spit is a spit in Grand Port District, Mauritius. Horseshoe Spit is situated nearby to the village Bois des Amourettes, as well as near the neighborhood Providence.Places of Interest
Highlights include Île de la Passe and Île aux Fouquets.
Île de la Passe
Island
Photo: Cniessen, Public domain.
Île de la Passe is a rocky islet in the bay off Grand Port on the island of Mauritius. Between 20 and 25 August 1810, during the British campaign to capture the island from the French, it was the scene of the Battle of Grand Port. Île de la Passe is situated 2½ km southeast of Horseshoe Spit.
Île aux Fouquets
Island
Photo: carrotmadman6, CC BY 2.0.
Île aux Fouquets is an island off the south-east coast of Mauritius. The island is of pure coral origin and has had Islet National Park status since June 5, 2004. Île aux Fouquets is situated 3 km southeast of Horseshoe Spit.
Lion Mountain
Peak
Lion Mountain is a mountain near Vieux Grand Port, Mauritius. It is so called because it resembles a sleeping lion. It has an elevation of approximately 440 metres. Lion Mountain is situated 3½ km northwest of Horseshoe Spit.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Mahebourg and Beau-Vallon.
Mahebourg
Photo: Jeshan, Public domain.
Mahébourg is a small village on the south-eastern coast of the island of Mauritius, having a population of 15,457 as of 2015. It is considered the main town of the Grand Port District.
Beau-Vallon
Suburb
Beau-Vallon is a village in Mauritius located in Grand Port District. The village is administered by the Beau-Vallon Village Council under the aegis of the Grand Port District Council. Beau-Vallon is situated 6 km southwest of Horseshoe Spit.
Horseshoe Spit
- Type: Spit
- Also known as: “Fer à Cheval Spit” and “Le Fer à Cheval”
- Category: landform
- Location: Grand Port District, Mauritius, East African Islands, Africa
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Latitude
-20.38333° or 20° 23′ southLongitude
57.75° or 57° 45′ eastOpen location code
5HFVJQ82+M2GeoNames ID
934433
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