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Mauritius

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Country Overview

Overview
The island paradise of Mauritius, set in a turquoise ocean, offers an oasis of peace and tranquillity. Its very name conjures up an image of tropical luxury such as walking barefoot along white sand beaches, swimming in shallow lagoons and indulging in pampering spa treatments. Beyond the sand-rimmed lagoons and picturesque beaches, Mauritius also offers: historical sites and cultural diversity varying landscapes from the central plateau with its forested mountains to national parks filled with indigenous flora and fauna and a wealth of activities for those looking to get away from the beach and pool. However, the island’s greatest asset is the relaxed charm of its people - the beat of their music and the fusion of their cuisine make this a perfect holiday destination.

What to see

Mauritius is the most developed of the Mascarene Islands, and for the best shopping and restaurants on the island visitors should head to Grand Baie. The capital, Port Louis is filled with colonial-era buildings and Triolet, the longest village on the island, is where you will find Maheswarnath, the biggest Hindu temple built in the 19th century in honour of the Gods Shiva, Krishna, Vishnu, Muruga, Brahma and Ganesha. At Vieux Grand Port, the oldest settlement in Mauritius, see the ruins of the first Dutch fortifications and uncover an important part of Mauritian history. Another important heritage site on the island is Eureka, a perfectly preserved Creole mansion that was built in 1830 and is located in the central plateau region.

Great Experiences

Port Louis
The cosmopolitan capital of Port Louis has plenty of character, with wonderfully preserved colonial buildings, a lively market and colourful Chinatown. A range of shops sell everything from local handicrafts to designer jewellery and the city’s restaurants and food stalls offer a magnificent variety of cuisine from Creole and Indian to Chinese and European.

Walking
Primarily known as a beach destination, few people are aware of the walking opportunities around the island’s interior. Black River Gorges, the islands sole national park, is a wild expanse of thick forest, home to over 300 species of flowering plants and 9 endemic bird species as well as waterfalls, volcanic lakes and a number of nature trails. The best time to visit the park is during the flowering season from September to January.

Spa & relaxation
Mauritius is the ideal destination for those seeking rest and relaxation. Most of the leading resorts and hotels in Mauritius have spa centres and offer spa therapies ranging from Ayurvedic and Indonesian treatments to traditional methods based on the theory of healing through the powers of thermal water. Shanti Ananda Maurice, Beau Rivage, The Oberoi, Prince Maurice and The Residence are amongst the famous spas in Mauritius.

Beaches
Much of Mauritius’ 160km coastline has idyllic white sand beaches that gently slope into the warm, clear waters of the Indian Ocean. From Grand Baie in the north and Blue Bay in the south to Flic en Flac in the west, visitors will find many areas to relax, with plenty of activities nearby for those who are more adventurous.

Rodrigues
The relatively unknown island of Rodrigues, located 550km northeast of Mauritius, is a friendly island with a lot to offer and can add to your overall Mauritius holiday experience. See for yourself the diverse origins and cultures of its people, go bird watching or snorkel the extensive coral reefs that surround the island, walk across unspoilt land, home to endemic tropical flora and fauna or simply relax in peace and tranquillity on one of the island's untouched beaches.