Ash cliffs
Layered shapes.
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Moya Beach is a beach on the east coast of Petite-Terre in Mayotte, in the commune of Pamandzi, about 4.3 km in a straight line east of Dzaoudzi. It lies at the easternmost point of Mayotte and is one of the island's most distinctive beaches. The beach fills a small bay ringed by tall cliffs of pale volcanic ash, carved by wind and waves into layered shapes, with dark volcanic rocks scattered at its edges. Waves break on its dark sand, and the blue ocean stretches out from the shore. Sea turtles lay their eggs on Moya's sand, and visitors sometimes see the tracks of hatchlings making their way to the sea. For this reason visitors are asked not to disturb the turtles or use bright lights at night. The beach is free. Waves and currents can be strong, so swim with care, keep away from turtle nests, and go by day, checking local safety advice.
Layered shapes.
Nest on the sand.
On the dark sand.
Pamandzi, Petite-Terre, Mayotte
Swim with care, as waves can be strong.
You may see tracks or hatchlings.
