Recif Island

Flat, uninhabited granite island that serves as an important breeding ground for seabirds.

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Inselgruppe: Inner Islands
Inseltyp: Sub-island
Fläche: 0,13 km²
Entfernung zu Mahé: 42 km
Anreise: boat
Bewohnt: nein
Geologie: granite
Besonderheiten: Remote island with abundant nature and little infrastructure

This island is known as: The White Crown

It owes its name to the reefs lying deep in the water. The island itself stands out prominently from the sea due to its white rock formations, colored by guano.

Geology: Granite rocks with heavy guano deposits.
Nature: A strict nature reserve and a paradise for countless terns.