Best Places to Visit in Mauritius

Set on Mauritius’ wilder, less developed southern coastline, Bel Ombre is the perfect destination for nature-loving travellers who prefer unspoiled beauty to shops, restaurants, and bars. The beaches here are...

Curepipe, Mauritius’ second biggest town, lies inland just south of the island's centre and is a great day trip destination if you want a break from the beach. Beautiful colonial...

After Grand Baie, Flic en Flac is the most popular tourist area for a holiday in Mauritius. The once small fishing area on the west of the island has developed...

On the island's northern end, the busy and buzzing Grand Baie is the centre of tourism in Mauritius. This is where all the action happens. The seaside town is packed...

Lying inland in the mountains of the southwest of the island is Grand Bassin or Ganga Talao, a crater lake sacred to Hindus who believe it was formed when Shiva...

At the northern end of Mauritius, just to the east of Grand Baie, Grand Gaube is a lovely little fishing village with a good beach, rocky bays, and a few...

A sleepy colonial city on the southwest coast with a pretty waterfront, Mahébourg hasn’t seen large-scale tourist development, so it retains lots of authentic charm. It’s a great place to...

Mauritius’ capital city, Port Louis, is the best place to explore the island's cultural diversity and see a very different side of Mauritius, far removed from the idyllic beachfront resorts....