Plage du préfet, Sand beach in Bandraboua, Mayotte.
Plage du Préfet is a sand beach in Bandraboua situated at Handrema point where white sand meets shallow waters. The shore opens toward M'tsamboro and Choizil islets visible across the bay.
The beach takes its name from a former prefect of Mayotte whose administrative role shaped local governance during the colonial period. This naming reflects how local officials left their mark on the island's geography and identity.
The beach is named after a prefect who held administrative responsibility over the island and was known to frequent this shore during his tenure.
You can walk to the beach or arrange boat transport to reach it, though you will find no facilities when you arrive. Bring water, sun protection, and food since this is a natural beach with no vendors or services.
Sea turtles nest here throughout the year, using this beach as a crucial breeding ground for their species. Seeing their egg-laying activities and hatchlings leaving the sand is a remarkable natural experience.
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