Flat Island Lighthouse

The lighthouse on Flat Island has been in operation since 1855 and is one of the oldest in Mauritius. The island is located about 11 km north of the mainland and was used as a quarantine station in the 1860s during malaria and cholera epidemics.

The sea around Flat Island is rough, especially in bad weather, and several ships have sunk in these waters. When visiting Flat Island, the lighthouse can be accessed on foot, a 30-minute walk one way. However, it is not possible to look inside, as special permission from the authorities is required.