Plage des Badamiers, Coastal beach in Petite-Terre, Mayotte, France
Plage des Badamiers is a beach on the northern tip of Petite-Terre with light-colored sand that gives way to rocky formations toward the south. The shoreline displays varied structures, from gentle slopes to rugged rock sections that become visible at low tide.
The beach took shape through its location on Petite-Terre's northern coast, where sea activity has always mattered. Over time, the area gained military importance for monitoring maritime traffic in the region.
The beach takes its name from the Badamier trees, whose fruits locals have traditionally used to make reddish-brown dyes for fabrics and materials. These trees shape the landscape and connect visitors to traditional crafts that still matter to the community.
Natural pools form in the rocky sections when the tide goes out, creating shallow areas to explore. From here you can see Mamoudzou across the water and watch the maritime activity in the bay.
At low tide, a striking mix of black sand, coral fragments, and rock pieces creates distinctive geological patterns across the shoreline. This blend of different materials makes each low tide visit reveal something new about the beach's composition.
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