Mauritius is a fascinating, world-in-one-island slice of
paradise. While in many destinations famed for
cobalt-blue seas, white sandy beaches and luxury hotels,
you may eventually find yourself wishing for something
to do besides sunbathing and swimming, it’s often hard
to know what to do next in Mauritius. The island is
loaded with historic sights, cultural diversity,
geographic variation and almost limitless activities to
distract you from the daily grind of beach and pool. But
perhaps its single biggest asset is the relaxed charm of
its warm and welcoming people.
Mauritius is the most developed of the Mascarene
Islands, but with a bit of effort and resourcefulness
you can escape the crowds and find your own patch. The
smells, noises and bustle of the mercantile capital,
Port Louis, Africa’s wealthiest city, are never far
away, while the busy garment markets in the central
plateau towns of Quatre Bornes and Curepipe. Black River
Gorges National Park's dramatic virgin forests give the
lie to Mauritius being just another beach destination.
But what beaches! From the stunning sand-rimmed lagoons
and popular wide public beaches to the picturesque
islands off the country’s coastline, there’s truly
something for everyone here. Add to this the joys of
Chinese, Indian, French and African cuisine, the rousing
beat of Sega music and the infectious party spirit of
the locals, and you soon understand why Mauritius really
is so many people’s idea of paradise on earth.
Mauritius is a volcanic island of 10 million years old;
only 1865SqM in area. The central plateau reaches 600M
in altitude with the highest peak, le Piton de la
Riviere Noire, and hitting 827M.
The island has an important economic role in the Indian
Ocean. It is situated at 855Kms on the east of
Madagascar and at 160Kms in the north-east of Reunion
Island, Mauritius extends on 2040Km2. Rodrigues Island,
560Kms in the north-east, also forms part of the island
of Mauritius.
The coastline of 1600Kms is almost entirely surrounded
by one of the largest unbroken coral reefs in the world.
In summer, from November to April, the temperature
varies from 25 to 35?C. The hours of daylight are
approximately from 05.30 to 19.00 in summer and 06.00 to
18.00 in winter.
Mauritius has much more to offer in terms of budget
accommodations and we have selected a few with
affordable prices...