罗德里格岛(Rodrigues)位于毛里求斯主岛以东约560公里的海面上,虽然同属一个国家,这里的氛围却完全不同。这座面积仅108平方公里的火山岛被称为时间的尽头,大约44000名居民过着极慢节奏的生活。如果你厌倦了主岛那些修剪整齐的度假村草坪,想找个能穿着人字拖大口吃章鱼、在大风中玩风筝冲浪的地方,罗德里格绝对是你的首选。
想要抵达这片秘境,唯一的常规方式是搭乘毛里求斯航空(Air Mauritius)的小型飞机。从主岛起飞只需90分钟航程,每天大约有2到3个航班往返。虽然也有货船或渡轮提供客运服务,但往返路程往往需要40小时以上且受天气影响极大,除非你是铁杆航海爱好者,否则并不推荐选择水路。
飞往罗德里格的航线通常由ATR机型执飞。起飞后记得选一个靠窗的位子,当你快抵达时,由于罗德里格被一圈巨大的、约200平方公里的泻湖包围,从高空俯瞰,海水的颜色会从深蓝突然跳跃到通透的翡翠绿,视觉冲击力极强。到了普莱恩科拉伊机场(Plaine Corail Airport)后,租一辆皮卡或踏板摩托车是环岛的最佳方式,因为岛上的公交车虽然便宜,但你很难精准捕捉到它们的时刻表。
岛上地形起伏较大,最高的柠檬山(Mont Limon)海拔只有398米,但足以让你360度俯瞰全岛。建议花三天时间深入探索:第一天留在马蒂兰港(Port Mathurin)体验当地人文,第二天去南部的巨龟保护区,第三天则留给最东端的海岸线徒步。这里的路边没有红绿灯,甚至连像样的十字路口都很少,你可以完全关掉导航,顺着海风开就好。
罗德里格的生态系统非常脆弱且独特。由于长期与世隔绝,这里演化出许多独有的动植物。弗朗索瓦·勒格瓦(François Leguat)保护区是了解岛屿前世今生的必去之地,这里占地约20公顷,成功复育了数千只陆龟。
走进弗朗索瓦·勒格瓦保护区时,你会被漫山遍野的巨龟震撼。目前保护区内生活着超过2500只阿尔达布拉象龟和放射陆龟,它们并不怕人。你可以轻轻抚摸它们的脖子,或是观察这些能活150岁以上的大家伙如何慢吞吞地嚼着树叶。保护区内还包含一个拥有千万年历史的帕塔特洞穴(Caverne Patate),这是长达数百米的石灰岩溶洞。进入前工作人员会发一个安全帽,洞内虽然没那么阴冷,但钟乳石的形状千奇百怪,向导会用克里奥尔语混合着法语给你讲解那些关于海盗藏宝的传说。
如果你想找全岛最美的沙滩,那就必须去银洞(Trou d'Argent)。这个地方没法开车直达,你得从格拉维耶(Graviers)海岸出发,沿着崎岖的崖边小径走上大约45分钟。说真的,这段路虽然晒,但绝对值得。当你翻过最后一个山岗,看到那个被两座石灰岩悬崖夹在中间的小海湾时,那种惊艳感无法用言语形容。清晨六点半出发的话,你很可能独享整片翡翠色的海水,唯一的干扰可能只是几只在崖边溜达的山羊。
比起高端精致的法式西餐,罗德里格的克里奥尔料理更接地气,也更重口味。章鱼(Ourite)是这里的绝对主角,无论是路边的摊位还是餐厅,你都能看到晒在木架上的章鱼干。
如果你周六不去马蒂兰港集市,那这趟旅程基本少了一半灵魂。清晨六点,整座岛的人好像都聚集在这里了。集市上摆满了编织精美的草帽、五颜六色的辣椒酱,还有刚从海里捞出来的各种海鲜。建议买一瓶当地产的柠檬腌菜(Limon de Rodrigues),那种独特的酸度能让你回味一整个夏天。这里的集市没有那种刻意针对游客的推销,更多的是当地邻里间的寒暄,充满了真实的人文质感。
一定要点一份传统的章鱼沙拉或者章鱼咖喱。新鲜捕获的章鱼肉质紧实,搭配大量生姜、蒜和当地特有的柠檬汁,非常开胃。除了海鲜,红豆配米饭也是当地人的日常主食。如果你胆子够大,可以尝试一下当地的特色香肠茄酱,味道浓郁。吃饭时别忘了配上一杯自制的椰子柠檬汁,那种清爽感能迅速带走热带下午的暑气。
不需要,罗德里格岛是毛里求斯共和国的一部分。只要你持有有效的毛里求斯签证或符合免签条件,就可以直接从毛里求斯主岛乘机前往,登机流程类似于国内航班,飞行时间大约90分钟。
每年的5月到10月是最佳旅游季节,此时正值旱季,气候凉爽且避开了11月至次年4月的飓风季节。如果你是冲着风筝冲浪去的,6月到9月的气流最稳定,能在莫鲁克(Mourouk)泻湖享受到世界级的滑行体验。
罗德里格的消费总体比毛里求斯主岛略低,尤其是餐饮和当地民宿。在马蒂兰港吃一顿丰盛的章鱼餐大约只需300至500卢比,不过由于大部分物资依赖海运,超市里的进口商品价格会稍贵一些。
最推荐租车自驾。小型轿车日租金大约在1500至2000卢比之间。虽然岛上有覆盖各村落的公共汽车,但班次间隔较长且大多在下午4点后就停止运营,自驾能让你更灵活地抵达那些偏僻的徒步起点或海滩。
collins ryan It was pretty awesome,made lots of friends and the people there are really welcoming and warmfull.it was an experience not like any other.
Yashvin Awootar A different lifestyle. There is absolutely no rush when you are on the island : people on the island are extremely polite and helpful, drivers on roads are courteous and absolutely drive stress free. Large variety of food available over the island, including many sea food options. Absolutely magical postcard-like landscapes. It is a pity that the authorities (including Mauritian government) doesn’t bring the necessary changes to provide water adequately over the island ( this is a real problem here) and build enough concrete houses for those in needs, similar to the scale being done in the mainland. Bref, you are in Mauritius, but living life at a different pace.
Snjn Bch Part of Mauritius yet very different A happy island,sadly they have water problem Hopefully more facilities will be provided in the future Well manners people,good seafood,peaceful island with beautiful view and animal around -To travel around car/scooter/4x4 -Buy water to drink water from the tap isn’t drinkable -Yes you can buy fresh fish,octopus to bring home, talk to a fisherman he will help with packing At the airport its addition fee -Best place to swim pt cotton,Anse femie, at François,gravier,baladirou Must try- Du riz Maïs 🌽,salad konokono ,tourte (cake),octopus curry,Achard ourite -Du riz Maïs (Le tropical chez Jeannette,57225665) -Tourte for sales in Market p.Mathurin Market Port Mathurin open on Saturday Best to buy Achard best deal are provided
Jackie S Wow what a beautiful place to visit. I have been to Mauritius so many times and had heard of Rodrigues but never had the chance to go there. So quiet , very little traffic. Scooter or 4x4 a must to get around. The few roads take you up and down the hill side. Goats, cattle and sheep roaming. The people very friendly always greet you as they pass you by. Water is precious here with very little rainfall. The nature reserves are a must see. We saw the protected giant tortoises and while there you go inside a fascinating cave with rock formations. The bird sanctuary on a small islet in the lagoon was brilliant. The Rodrigues people doing there best to protect their islands wildlife, fauna and flora. Only disappointment was to still find some litter in the most in the most rugged back to nature spots. Such a sad reminder of how thoughtless human beings can be.
Jeevi Ram Best place to go for seafood lovers..Quiet, no traffic, super nice people,amazing food and beautiful beaches