Mauritius

Places in Mauritius

• Bel Ombre

  Bel Ombre is a former sugar estate region in southern Mauritius that has preserved its old-world colonial charm while developing high-end tourism. The area offers lush nature reserves, unspoiled beaches with turquoise lagoons, and private estates blending ecotourism with luxury hospitality.

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• Blue Bay

  Blue Bay is a small town on the southeastern coast of Mauritius, known for its exceptional beaches and crystal-clear waters in an area that remains relatively undeveloped compared to the rest of the island. The Blue Bay Marine Park protects over 50 coral species, with more than 80% still alive, making it ideal for snorkeling and diving.

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• Flic en Flac

  Flic en Flac is a former fishing village on Mauritius's west coast that has grown into a relaxed beach destination popular with tourists and expats. The main draw is its very long white sandy beach stretching south toward Tamarin, perfect for swimming and sunbathing.

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• Port Louis

  Port Louis is Mauritius's capital and largest city with around 150,000 inhabitants, sitting in a bay surrounded by mountains. While most tourists head to the island's beaches, this city rewards visitors with colonial French architecture, the historic Aapravasi Ghat (UNESCO World Heritage Site), vibrant Chinatown, and waterfront dining—all without the resort crowds.

• Rodrigues

  Rodrigues is the most remote of the Mascarene Islands, sitting about 560 km east of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean. Often described as 'Mauritius 25 years ago', this autonomous region offers endemic wildlife, coral reefs, and a lagoon twice the size of the island itself.

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