Experience the Seychelles
Cachée Island
The name aptly describes the location. The island belongs to the group of inner islands and, as an ilot, is an integral part of the geographical structure of the Seychelles.
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Inselgruppe: Inner Islands
Inseltyp: Ilot
Fläche: 0,02 km²
Entfernung zu Mahé: 6 km
Anreise: boat
Bewohnt: nein
Geologie: granite
Besonderheiten: Granite mountains, short hiking trails, bays with rocks
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The name aptly describes the location. This island doesn't reveal itself immediately and is easily overlooked.
The small, uninhabited island lies close to the main island and is one of the Inner Islands. It is barely visible from many routes, often obscured by angles, waves, or larger landmasses in the surrounding area. Well-known stretches of Mahé's coastline are nearby, which means the island remains in the shadow of more developed areas.
There is no infrastructure on land and no reason to visit. Its significance arises from its function as a reference point. The name appears regularly in maps, local names, and nautical charts. It aids in orientation and classification within the coastal area around Mahé.
Classification
- Small uninhabited island near the coast of the main island.
- Located in the vicinity of well-known Mahé coastlines, it remains visually understated.
- Relevant for maps, navigation, and spatial understanding.
This place remains in the background. It is precisely there that it fulfills its role within the island's structure.