Port Louis
The city’s colonial vibes, brilliantly architectural marvels, and stunning views of the Indian Ocean and the Moka mountain ranges perfectly define the charm of this exuberant city. The city of Port Louis brims with a myriad of enchanting attractions that range from intriguing museums and stunning monuments to breathtaking gardens and swanky hotels. While Pointe aux Piments Public Beach and Baie Du Tombeau Beach define the beach culture of the Mauritian island, while the Natural History Museum and the Blue Penny Museum unravel the age-old history of the country.
Microbreweries like Flying Dodo Brewing Company and casinos like Ti Vegas Casino Quatre Bornes familiarize you with the lively nightlife culture of the city, whereas lush gardens like Pamplemousses Botanical Garden and Jardins de la Compagnie assure you of the calmer and more serene side of Port Louis. While you are holidaying in Port Louis, you can engage in an array of fun-filled activities.
From exploring the intriguing Chinatown of Mauritius and finding sanctuary at Jummah Masjid to basking in the spectacular views from Fort Adelaide to walking through history at Aapravasi Ghat, there’s so much to do in Port Louis for an action-packed holiday. Bestowed with a tropical maritime climate, Port Louis enjoys a sunny and balmy weather almost throughout the year with constant sea breeze keeping the city cool and pleasant. The best time to visit Port Louis is during the summer months of May to December when the weather is salubrious and the beaches are bright and sparkling.
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Belle Mare
Considered to be the best-kept secret of Mauritius, this calm and peaceful island is packed with a myriad of quaint elements that make Belle Mare tourism a compulsorily dreamy affair. From its sun-soaked shores and intimate cozy restaurants to exhilarating water parks and cascading waterfalls, this flamboyant city is all set to offer travelers a breathtaking experience. While the Belle Mare Plage Beach awaits you with its thrilling water sports, Grand River South East is ready to lure you with its dense vegetation, turquoise waters, and basalt rocks. While Le Waterpark promises to raise your adrenaline levels with its thrilling water rides, Arts 28 is sure to impress you with its huge collection of brilliant local artworks.
More than anything, Belle Mare is very popularly known for offering tourists the chance to enjoy the best water sports experience. While in Belle Mare City, travelers often make it a point to try various adrenaline-fuelled water activities, such as scuba diving, boat riding, speed boating, windsurfing, swimming, snorkeling, and catamaran cruising. Belle Mare also lets travelers relish the best of seafood preparations coupled with exotic cocktails. Belle Mare city enjoys a tropical climate, which is marked by pleasant and balmy weather conditions almost throughout the year. The most ideal time for visiting Belle Mare is between the months of May to December, when the waters are clear and the shores are sunny. This period is also considered to be the most ideal time to get into the calm waters and enjoy water activities.
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Le Morne
Le morne is a UNESCO world heritage site that has contributed tremendously in the tourism landscape of Mauritius. With age old monuments and beautiful scenic beauty all around, this place is visited by zillions of tourists all through the year. Some of the most important attractions of the city are Trou Aux Biches which is best known for swimming and snorkeling, La Cambuse which is best suited for adventure swimming sports, Casela World Of Adventures which is popular for Wildlife Safari, Blue Penny Museum which is famous for offering indigenous creations and global brand products, and Flic En Flac which is known for its Souvenirs made of sea shells.
In the course of your visit to Le Morne in Mauritius, you can indulge in a number of fun filled and adventure activities like Mountain Hiking in Morne Brabant, day tour to Benitiers Island & Catamaran Cruise, day out with dolphins in Mauritius, and experience trek to Bijli Mahadev. The weather of Le Morne moderate all through the year. You will face a humid nut rainy season from the month of October to the month of April. The winter season lasts from the month of May to the month of September. The climatic condition is extremely comfortable as the incoming winds balance the hot climate.
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Curepipe
The beautiful township of Curepipe is very well known for its verdant greenery. The botanical gardens and the dormant volcano are the ideal spots which entice travellers from various parts of the world with their sheer tranquility. You will get to witness a wide range of exotic flowers. This city can be considered as one of the best places in the world for natural walks.
In the course of your stay in Curepipe Mauritius, you will be visiting Trou Aux Cerfs for spectacular views of the plateau and admire the lush greenery, Domaine Des Aubineaux is known for its colonial plantations, Hôtel De Ville is known for its buoyant ambience and heritage architecture, Curepipe Botanic Gardens is famous for its amazing ecosystem, La Potinière is famous for its authentic local dishes, and Voiliers De L’Océan which is home to a model ship workshop.
There are loads of things to do in Curepipe such as exploring the mall of Galerie des Îles, get lost in the middle of the books of Carnegie Library, peep into the ship building factory at Voiliers de l'Océan, stroll around the botanical gardens and Trou Aux Cerfs.
Curepipe has got a mild tropical maritime climatic condition all through the year. This place faces a warm and humid summer season from the month of November to the month of April and a cool and dry winter season from the month of June to the month of September.
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These islands were created by volcanic eruptions which, in turn, cause sand and other deposits from the nearby beaches to force off the plateau. These are getting down in such a way that it seems like seawater is flowing down deep into an underwater waterfall.
While from the coasts of Le Morne, this stunning waterfall is not noticeable much. One can witness the beauty of the underwater waterfall only from a bird’s-eye view high in the sky. A spectrum of helicopter rides are available from the Island to behold this out of the world scenery and capture some beautiful memories.
This dramatic underwater waterfall is indeed a natural wonder and must not be missed while on a trip to Mauritius. Visit this place with your family, friends, or partner to enjoy an everlasting holiday experience.
Mahebourg
This sleepy colonial town is mostly inhabited by fishermen who head out on their boat to have an excursion of the sea. It is home to some of the most intriguing museums that give you an insight into the tradition and rich history of this scenic village. You can witness over here the unique amalgamation of Creole, Dutch and French architecture. It is also revered to be the jump-off point to the nearby islands and sandy beaches of South Mauritius.
This place is a paradise for the low key travellers who’re in the lookout for pocket-friendly accommodation options. It invites visitors to have a walk-in it’s cobble-stone waterfront where the fishermen can be seen relaxing on their wooden boats. Soak in the sun and sand as you take a walk along it’s beaches only to get mesmerized as the sky bursts into a kaleidoscope of vibrant hues when the sun mellows.
Flic en Flac is a quaint seaside village that is located in the district of Black River on the west coast of Mauritius. Flic en Flac derives its name from the Dutch phrase “Fried Landt Flaak” which means "Free and Flat Land".
The Casuarina Trees beautifully line the coastline of Flic en Flac Beach and the lagoon of the beach is rimmed by coral reefs. The warm, azure waters of the beach are perfect for swimming and various other water activities like snorkelling, scuba diving and swimming with dolphins
The beach has all basic facilities like showers, changing rooms, and restrooms that are well-maintained. There are also barbecue pits on the beach so that visitors can even picnic here. The shoreline of the beach is dotted with many restaurants, cafes, bars, and pubs. Some of the local culinary delights that you can savor at the restaurants around Flic en Flac beach are DhalPuri and Fried Noodles with Mauritian meatballs.
This busy beach gets even busier as weekends when locals and tourists flock to this beach to enjoy free music and dance shows. Lucky enough, you can even find the local people enjoying themselves singing and dancing to the traditional Mauritian Sega Music.
As you lounge at the beach, you can find many street vendors selling local food and water sport tour operators willing to render you services. While Flic en Flac is not the most picturesque beach in Mauritius, this beach is definitely full of fun, adventure, and liveliness that promise an unmatched beach holiday.
Highlights: One of the famous temple of Lord Shiva is located some 1800 feet above the sea level. Not just Lord Shiva, you will also find temples of Hanuman and Lakshmi. You will be completely sold by the calm and peaceful nature of the place which makes it worth visit while in Mauritius.
Best time to visit: Maha Shivratri becomes the best time to visit Grand Bassin since it attracts a large number of followers. However, visiting this place during February and early March are considered to be ideal time to visit this place.
Location: It is approximately 38 km from Port Louis.
True to its name, Casela World of Adventures in Mauritius offers visitors a series of unique experiences that can be rarely found anywhere else in the world. The Park doubles up as a zoo, an activity centre, an eco-resort and much more, all in one complex that you can tour during the course of the day.
It is the perfect place for families, friends and newlyweds to create some of the best memories of their life, by enjoying unique group activities that are both thrilling and entertaining. The park is spread over an area of 250 hectares. You can find it 1km south of the Flic en Flac in Mauritius, right off the main road. It is home to some exotic animals such as rhinoceroses, monkeys, java deer, African mammals, giraffes, tigers, lions, zebras, waterbucks and many birds and smaller reptiles, which makes for a fascinating learning experience for kids and adults alike.
The animals are kept in spacious enclosures that replicate their natural habitats. In fact, Casela World of Adventures has created a fully functional natural ecosystem where the animals that are housed here, can live a full and free life, and interact with visitors as if they would in the wild.
The best way to interact with the animals is by signing up for their famous safaris that take place on a regular basis and offers a chance to check out the animals up close. Along with being a fully functional zoo, Casela World of Adventures also offers a host of exciting adventure activities such as ziplining, bike safaris, ziplining, mud karting, feeding the animals and of course, embarking on a safari.
With a beautiful view of the Rempart mountains as a backdrop, waterfalls, extensive stretches of greenery and its host of activities, Casela World of Adventures is one of the most sought-after natural retreats in all of Mauritius. It is the perfect place to spend time in the midst of nature while engaging in some unique activities when you are on this beautiful island.
Highlights: You can also get an opportunity to view the Black River National Park.
Difficulty Level: Medium, if you have reached this fall then you have to walk so it is not considered appropriate or people who can’t walk much. If you are getting a chance to spree around the south-west part of Mauritius then it is worth a visit.
Location: It is approximately 53 km from Louis Port.
Highlights: It can be a spectacular place for all the bird watchers. It has many waterfalls and hiking places too. You can also find 300 species of flowering plants and many endemic species of birds too. If you are lucky, you can also view Mauritius Kestrel, echo parakeet and the pink pigeon too.
Difficulty Level: Easy.
Location: It is located in the west part of Mauritius and is approximately 38km away from Louis Port.
It has a large public beach that greets the visitors with its gorgeous stretches of casuarina-lined white sand and turquoise blue water. It is known to be one of the unspoilt and cleanest beaches in Mauritius where you can have the experience of a lifetime.
Trou Aux Biches is lined with many classy restaurants and beachside hotels where you can have an immaculate binging experience. A diving school is also located over here where you can learn diving skills. Trou-Aux-Biches is also replete with many historical sites, monuments, and cultural sites.
City Centre is considered to be one of the most prominent landmarks that tourists must visit here. It has a unique charm that is bound to impress you every time you visit this place. The City Centre helps you in getting a glimpse into the life of the locals. You can also spot the largest Hindu temple at Trou Aux Biches that was built in 1857.
The most enthralling activity to do at Trou Aux Biches is playing an eventful game of golf at the nearby golf course. You can also visit the Mauritius Aquarium and other closer beaches in Pointe-Aux-Piments. So plan a vacation now to Trou Aux Biches to fall in love with the unspoilt beauty of this place.
Islands are an ideal place to escape from the bustle and chaos of routine city life. When talking about islands, one place that perfectly meets every traveller's imagination is Ile aux Cerfs island in Mauritius. Situated on the east coast of Mauritius, Ile aux Cerfs is spread over 87 hectares of land consisting of rich vegetation and gorgeous beaches. Popularly known as 'Deer Island', Ile aux Cerfs is one of the star attractions of Mauritius with its luscious beaches and coral reefs.
The island offers a range of leisure activities with its 18 hole golf course; banana boat rides as well as glass bottom rides. You will find a variety of restaurants offering lip-smacking local cuisine as well as international cuisine. It is a picture-perfect location with an abundance of breathtaking views, including the magical Grand River South East waterfalls.
Apart from a place to relax and adventure activities, you will also find it fun to explore the wonders of nature in Ile aux Cerfs. There is a range of museums, monuments and national parks to visit around Ile aux Cerfs. The expenses at this island won't burn a hole in your pocket as it is a relatively inexpensive destination in Mauritius. You can also plan a short trip since you get to do a variety of activities and watch spectacular views on a small island. Here is the complete guide to travelling to Ile aux Cerfs. You will find an abundance of reasons to visit the island on your next holiday.
