Padzas de Dapani
A red eroded wasteland on the south coast, where bare red-soil gullies contrast sharply with the bright blue sea.
A padza is an erosion landform in Mayotte caused by deforestation and soil loss, and the one near Dapani is the most spectacular. Red and orange soil has been cut by rain into gullies and sharp ridges, with the bright blue lagoon right behind, creating a scene like a small canyon. There are geological information boards on site, making it a good place for photos and a window into the island's environmental challenges. You can view it from a roadside parking spot. Do not walk on the edges, as they may collapse.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Mont Choungui
- Pointe Saziley
- Îlot de Sable Blanc
- Plage de N'Gouja
- Plage de Sakouli
- Passe en S
- Îlot Mbouzi
- Mosquée de Tsingoni