Bandrele (also spelled with two accents: Bandrélé) is a French commune in the department and overseas region of Mayotte, populated by 10,282 inhabitants in 2017. The commune of Bandrélé is located in the south-east of the island. The Bandrélé islet (fifth largest island in Mayotte). The salt ecomuseum: this is the only place where salt is collected (extraction of salt from silt) on the island. Bandrélé salt is produced in the traditional way by saulnières to the rhythm of the tides. This territory benefits from very pleasant natural sites which make it one of the most important tourist areas on the island. First of all, the town is bordered by a succession of beaches, in particular that of Balises, that of Sakouli, which are located between the two traditional villages of Hamouro and Nyambadao, that of Baragoume and that of Mtsatroundrou, located in the hollow of a small bay and also called Musical beach. In addition, from Bandrélé, a hiking trail joins Mont Bénara, the highest on the island and whose lush vegetation abounds in particular with many varieties of orchids, while it is at the foot of Mont Choungui. that the villages located further south were built. As for the villages of Moutsamoudou and Dapani, located at the southern end of the commune, they are characterized by the practice of artisanal fishing, which represents the activity of the majority of their population.

Dapani

Dapani is a village in the commune of Bandrele on Mayotte. It is located in the Saziley National Park area on the south-east of the island. The area is a notable bird habitat and is known for its "botanical trail" through the mangroves.

Mtsamoudou

Mtsamoudou is a village in the commune of Bandrele on Mayotte. It is located on the south east coast, north east of the village of Dapani. It has a notable beach. The village covers an area of 3.646 hectares.