Hermitage Island

Hermitage Island is a small island lying south west of Port Sud-Est in Rodrigues, . It is reputed to be the location of buried treasure and is a popular destination for tourists.
  • Type: Islet
  • Description: island in Mauritius
  • Also known as: “Ile Hermitage”

Places of Interest

Highlights: Cat Island and St. Gabriel Cathedral, Rodrigues.

Islet
is a small island lying south of Rodrigues in the Indian Ocean. is situated 3 km south of Hermitage Island.

Church
The St. Gabriel Cathedral is a religious building that… is situated 4 km north of Hermitage Island.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Baie aux Huîtres and Port Mathurin.

Village
is a coastal village located on the… is situated 7 km northwest of Hermitage Island.

Town
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The village of serves as the capital… is situated 8 km north of Hermitage Island.

Village
Photo: Dunog, Public domain.
or English Bay is a small coastal… is situated 9 km north of Hermitage Island.

Hermitage Island

Latitude
-19.75151° or 19° 45′ 5″ south
Longitude
63.44297° or 63° 26′ 35″ east
Open location code
5JG56CXV+95
Open­Street­Map ID
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­coastline
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­islet
Geo­Names ID
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Swedish—“Hermitage Island” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Hermitage Island”
  • Chinese: “赫米蒂奇岛”
  • Chinese: “赫米蒂奇島”
  • Dutch: “Hermitage Island”
  • French: “île Hermitage”
  • French: “Île Hermitage”
  • German: “Hermitage Island”
  • Swedish: “Hermitage Island”

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Songes and Port Sud-Est.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: College Songes and Centre Communautaire de Songes.

Mauritius: Must-Visit Destinations

Worth a closer look: Port Louis and Le Morne Brabant.

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