Dany Island

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Dany Island
Dany Island
Geography
Location Pacific Ocean
Coordinates 15°21′28″S167°12′31″E / 15.3577°S 167.2086°E / -15.3577; 167.2086
Archipelago Vanuatu
Areaapproximately 36.500 to 37.000 m2 (~400.000 sq ft)
Administration
Province Sanma Province
Demographics
Population0 (2015)
Ethnic groupsNone

Dany Island is a privately owned tropical island located in the Sanma Province of Vanuatu, in the Pacific Ocean. The island has been developed into a tourist resort.

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Geography

Located about 1.5 km from Espiritu Santo, [1] Dany Island is part of a cluster that includes several small islands and islets, namely Araki, Elephant Island, Sakao, Lataroa, Lataro, Thion, Malohu, Malwepe, Malvapevu, Malparavu, Maltinerava, Oyster Island, Tangoa, and Bokissa.

Ecology

Dany Island is recognized for its extensive and vibrant marine life, housing a vast array of tropical fish within its coral reefs. [2] The island serves as a nesting site for giant sea turtles. It hosts a diverse terrestrial ecosystem, including butterflies and hermit crabs.

As a resort

Dany Island opened in 2025. The "eco-resort" was opened by Australian philanthropist Dany Girgis as a low-footprint resort. [2]

References

  1. ↑ "Exclusive-use island in Vanuatu reopens as luxury resort". 2025-06-02. Retrieved 2025-11-06.
  2. 1 2 Freeman-Hall, Charlotte (2025-06-04). "Solo villas, solar power and sea turtles: Vanuatu's Dany Island opens its doors". Travel Weekly. Retrieved 2025-11-06.
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