page_title: Tidal island
hierarchical_section_title: Tidal island
context_page_description: A tidal island is a piece of land that is connected to the mainland by a natural or man-made causeway that is exposed at low tide and submerged at high tide. Because of the mystique surrounding tidal islands, many of them have been sites of religious worship, such as Mont Saint-Michel with its Benedictine Abbey. Tidal islands are also commonly the sites of fortresses because of their natural fortifications.
context_section_description: A tidal island is a piece of land that is connected to the mainland by a natural or man-made causeway that is exposed at low tide and submerged at high tide.  Because of the mystique surrounding tidal islands, many of them have been sites of religious worship, such as Mont Saint-Michel with its Benedictine Abbey.  Tidal islands are also commonly the sites of fortresses because of their natural fortifications.
caption: Diagram of tidal island at low tide and high tide