Anse Baleine

Anse Baleine is a cove in Rodrigues, Mauritius. Anse Baleine is situated nearby to the locality Citron Donis, as well as near Eau Vannée.

Places of Interest

Highlights include St. Gabriel Cathedral, Rodrigues and Hermitage Island.

St. Gabriel Cathedral, Rodrigues

Church

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The St. Gabriel Cathedral is a religious building that serves as the cathedral of the Catholic Church's Apostolic Vicariate of Rodrigues. It is located in the town of St. St. Gabriel Cathedral, Rodrigues is situated 3 km northeast of Anse Baleine.

Hermitage Island

Islet

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Hermitage Island is a small island lying south west of Port Sud-Est in Rodrigues, Mauritius. It is reputed to be the location of buried treasure and is a popular destination for tourists. Hermitage Island is situated 3½ km southeast of Anse Baleine.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Baie aux Huîtres and Port Mathurin.

Baie aux Huîtres

Village

Baie aux Huîtres is a coastal village located on the Mauritian island of Rodrigues in the Indian Ocean. It has approximately 2,500 inhabitants, living in various neighborhoods such as Acacias, Pointe la Gueule, Allée Tamarin, La Bonté, Terre Madoff, and Grand Bois Noir. Baie aux Huîtres is situated 4½ km north of Anse Baleine.

Port Mathurin

Town

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The village of Port Mathurin serves as the capital of the island of Rodrigues, a dependency of Mauritius. Most of the population of Rodrigues is settled close to or in the city. Port Mathurin is situated 6 km north of Anse Baleine.

Anse aux Anglais

Village

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Anse aux Anglais or English Bay is a small coastal village located in the north of the Mauritian island of Rodrigues in the Indian Ocean. Its name, French for "English Bay," is apparently linked with the fact that English troops landed on its beach in 1809 during the Napoleonic Wars between France and Great Britain. Anse aux Anglais is situated 7 km north of Anse Baleine.

Anse Baleine

Type: Cove
Also known as: “Baleine Bay”
Category: body of water
Location: Rodrigues, Mauritius, East African Islands, Africa
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Latitude

-19.73333° or 19° 44′ south

Longitude

63.41667° or 63° 25′ east

Elevation

213 metres (699 feet)

Open location code

5JG57C88+MM

GeoNames ID

1545808

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