Just behind Coin de Mire is Flat_Island, which has an interesting history as a quarantine island during the British colonial period for people suffering from malaria and other diseases.

To the right is Round Island and Serpent Island. Both islands are part of a nature reserve and are home to various endemic species of reptiles.


And a close up of Coin de Mire. Previously a sanctuary to the domed Mauritius giant tortoise, they unfortunately became extinct in 1735 after the arrival of the Dutch when they were slaughtered for food and oil.


Heading back to Bain Boeuf.


With the rows of green Casuarina trees lining the beach.


We then walked along the golden sand in the warm morning sun.