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About 400km to the south-west of Mahe, and about 700km north-east of Madagascar, the tiny raised atoll of Alphonse has a population of less than 300 people and covers around 1.74km². It is known mainly for a single, remote luxury lodge which concentrates on fishing.
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Alphonse Atoll is one of two atolls in the 'Alphonse Group' – the other being St. François, which is just 3km south of Alphonse. Alphonse Island was discovered in 1730 by Chevalier Alphonse de Pontevez, who captained the French frigate, Le Lys.
We haven't visited Alphonse yet – but we're told that it has beautiful white beaches and dense natural forest, interspersed with the remnants of old commercial coconut groves. There are tortoises on the island, great birdlife.
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| About 400km south-west of Victoria, the raised atoll of Alphonse Island is known mainly for a single, remote luxury lodge which concentrates on fishing. | |
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