Grand Baie Beach
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5
3
Although the city's name may be misleading, the bay isn't remotely the prettiest in Mauritius. However, its central location in the Northern touristic city makes it a great place to walk by, enjoy the view and meet fishermen back from their sail. It is also populated by bars and restaurants.
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Ganga Talao
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5
3
A local pujari (Hindu priest) once dreamt that the lake was part of the Ganges river in India, making it a sacred site. Every year since then, Hindu pilgrims walk from their homes to Ganga Talao during Maha Shivaratri celebrations.
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Catamaran Adventure Full Day: Ile aux cerfs,GRSE Waterfall,Snorkeling &BBQ Lunch
Prices from
100
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Duration
7.5 h
Languages
English, Spanish, German, Italian, French
Caudan Waterfront
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6
2
The Caudan is one of the oldest mall built in Mauritius. Located on the docks of Port-Louis, it includes many high-end boutiques, duty-free shops, and cheap food vendors. It also hosts two great business hotels: Le Labourdonnais and Le Suffren.
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Domaine Anna Restaurant
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13
6
The Domaine Anna is near the touristic city of Flic-en-Flac, but in the middle of a wide plantation that requires a fun car ride. The scenery is quite spectacular, as the Domaine breeds its own fish and seafood and nurtures a vivid garden. The tables surrounded by water offer the perfect romantic setting.
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Le Morne Brabant Hike
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6
4
Le Morne Brabant mountain is a cultural landmark. It was the refuge for runaway slaves, and the tragic spot where many committed suicide from fear of being caught. Public access to the mountain has been granted in 2016, after a long legal battle with private land owners to climb this UNESCO world heritage site.
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Tamarin Bay Beach
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10
5
The Tamarin Bay starts at the Tamarina Hotel and goes down to Tamarin's City Center. It is one of the few beaches not protected by coral reefs. It makes it a great snorkelling and surfing spot, although you must remain cautious in the water.
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Catamaran Adventure Full Day: Ile aux cerfs,GRSE Waterfall,Snorkeling &BBQ Lunch
Prices from
100
EUR
Duration
7.5 h
Languages
English, Spanish, German, Italian, French
Flic-en-Flac Beach
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12
4
Although not the most beautiful beach in Mauritius, Flic-en-Flac is one of the most touristic city and offers many restaurants, bars, hotels, and shops. Street food and watersport activities vendors walk around all day long, willing to offer their services to locals as well as tourists.
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Île aux Cerfs Island
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10
3
Mauritius has several small islands accessible through private boat tours, which are quite expensive for locals. In that regard, the Île aux Cerfs Island (literally Deer Island) is the most famous and therefore the most accessible one. No prior bookings are required as you can just show up at embarkation and bargain for a boat transfer.
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Trou aux Biches Beach
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4
2
Trou aux Biches is located on the North West coast, and marks the beginning of the touristic Northern area. Compared with other cities like Grand Baie and Pereybère, it prefers local residences to luxury resorts. Its beach is less busy and is very popular amongst locals.
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La Croisette Mall
Other
5
4
La Croisette is the most faithful representation of the Western World available in Mauritius. It is a wide, modern and well-maintained mall with many luxury shops, fine dining restaurants, and sophisticated public areas. Although it sure pleases, it is quite expensive for locals and is rather empty even on weekends.
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Port Louis Central Market
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4
2
Being the main city in Mauritius, Port Louis is the home of the largest market, where you can find fresh food items, local dishes, and various handcrafted goods that are useful to locals and serve as souvenirs for tourists. It is always crowded, even during weekdays, as many locals working in Port Louis stop by for a cheap snack.
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Le Morne Beach
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4
2
The beach of Le Morne is literally at the South West's edge of the island, providing a great bay scenery and view on the Morne Brabant hill. Its remote location makes it a quiet and safe choice for relaxing. Also, the strong currents and winds make it a first choice beach for kitesurfing and other watersports activities.
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Terres de 7 Couleurs (Seven-Colored Earths)
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3
0
Chamarel is an isolated town in the South-West and one of the locals' favorite road trip spot. With amazing viewpoints of the coast and the Black River National Park, Chamarel also hosts the sights of the Seven-Colored Earth, dunes of volcanic earth that naturally take several shades, and Chamarel Waterfalls.
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Bois Cheri Tea Factory
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3
2
Bois Cheri town hosts the oldest tea plantation, and gave its name to our most famous tea brand. The tour includes visit of the plant, the museum, and a tea tasting in the Bois Cheri Restaurant with a breathtaking panoramic view. Prices are Rs300 (EUR8/USD10) for residents and Rs500 (EUR13/USD18) for non-residents.
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La Vallée de Ferney
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4
2
Located within the Bambou Mountains north of Mahebourg, la Vallée de Ferney is a natural reserve designed to preserve the native forest of Mauritius and its unique biodiversity. Locals have fought relentlessly to prohibited the government to build infrastructures that could disrupt its ecosystem.
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