MAURITIUS

A jewel of the Indian Ocean, Mauritius is a stunning mixture of nature, historic heritage and culture. The pleasant climate and range of activities and sights makes Mauritius one of the most popular island destinations for tourists.

What to see in Mauritius

Mauritius has a wealth of historic sites sprinkled around its coastline. The Balaclava Ruins in the north make an interesting excursion, while at Vieux Grand Port, the oldest settlement in Mauritius, you can see the ruins of the first Dutch fortifications. On the west side of the island are the magnificent Martello Towers, which represent the scene of the ancient rivalry between old colonial powers and mark a milestone in the island’s history; they symbolise the end of slavery and the beginning of Indian immigration.

What to do in Mauritius

Aside from its picturesque white sandy beaches, Mauritius is a paradise for deep sea fishing. Species include the blue or black marlin, all types of sharks, yellow tuna, the Bonitos, the ‘emperor’, the ‘pélerin’, the ‘bécune’ or the barracuda. Watersports are very popular, with windsurfing, yachting and parasailing being among the exhilarating activities you can enjoy. Families can head to the exciting Waterpark Leisure Village for some great chutes. After sampling what the coast has to offer, head inland to the amazing L’Aventure du Sucre, an interactive and ultra modern exhibition situated at the heart of an ancient sugarmill, and discover the fascinating history of Mauritius and its sugarcane adventure exposed over 5000 sq meters! Then, let yourself be tempted by their tropical boutik with its unique gifts, souvenirs and tasting of special unrefined sugars as well as local rum. Do not miss the opportunity to relish authentic Mauritian cuisine with refined flavours at the "Le Fangourin" restaurant .

Travelling to and around Mauritius

Mauritius is served by regular direct international flights from Africa, Europe and Asia, as well as some charter flights during the European holiday seasons. Once on the island you can get around by taxi, however with so much to see around the island most visitors elect to rent a car for the duration of their stay.