Moya Beach
Dzaoudzi, Mayotte, France
Moya is one of Petite-Terre’s more memorable beach options, with a different feel from the south-coast lagoon sands of Grande-Terre. Its red sand and compact setting make it a good half-day outing for travellers based near the airport or combining beach time with Petite-Terre logistics. It is also useful in a Mayotte guide because it shows that the island’s beach appeal is not limited to one style of shoreline. Visitors should treat it as a relaxed, low-infrastructure stop: the value here is the setting, the light and the contrast with the busier main island rather than extensive facilities or programming.