Holidays in Mauritius

Holidays in Mauritius

Holidays on the island of Mauritius are a unique chance to discover a bright and diverse world in which summer reigns forever. Mauritius at first sight strikes with the beauty of its nature, extremely diverse, despite the relatively small size of the island.

Washed by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, amazing Mauritius has long attracted travelers from all over the world. Having successfully survived the dark times of colonialism, modern Mauritius is a diverse cultural environment in which the mores and customs of the most diverse peoples inhabiting the island are closely intertwined. The presence of many historical monuments organically complements the natural and cultural wealth of Mauritius. But most importantly, today Mauritius is one of the fastest growing areas of exotic tourism.

First-class hotels and resorts have made Mauritius a favorite holiday destination for wealthy people from all over the world.

Mauritius is located in the western Indian Ocean, east of the coast of Madagascar . A favorable tropical climate, a variety of landscapes, unique flora and fauna make Mauritius extremely attractive for lovers of exotic nature. The north of the island, covered with dense tropical forests, is famous for the oldest botanical garden in this part of the world. The botanical garden, currently named after the first leader of independent Mauritius, S. Ramgoolam, was founded in the 18th century by French settlers.

The symbols of the park are the giant tropical water lily Victoria regia and the unique corypha palm, known for its rapid flowering, and in addition to them, you can see many other rare species of tropical plants and animals in the park.

A special pride of northern Mauritius is its coastal strip with sandy beaches and clear ocean water. The southern coast of the island, on the contrary, is rocky. This part of Mauritius is especially famous for the nature reserves of La Vanilla and Ile aux Egret, where you can watch crocodiles and giant tortoises, or admire the ebony groves. The west of Mauritius is also covered with protected forests, but in addition it is famous for the colored sands of the village of Chamarel. The eastern coast of Mauritius is indented by picturesque lagoons, and therefore it is extremely popular with lovers of the underwater world. The center of the island is covered with spacious plains, which are crossed by full-flowing rivers.

During the relatively short history of Mauritius, many peoples of Europe, Asia and Africa have contributed to the local culture, enriching it with their customs, traditions and monuments. Perhaps best of all, the uniqueness of the culture of Mauritius is felt in the capital of the state, the city of Port Louis. Here, among the monuments of colonial architecture, noisy and colorful holidays of Hindus and Muslims, Creoles and Chinese are held. In the lively markets and bazaars of the capital and other major cities of Mauritius, there is an opportunity to purchase unique products of local craftsmen or taste delicious dishes of local cuisine, spicy, fragrant, rich in seafood and tropical forests. The pride of the islanders are religious buildings erected by local builders centuries ago – the Maheshwarnath Hindu temple and the Jamma Masjid mosque. The heritage of the colonial era is also carefully preserved by the inhabitants of the island. The sugar factory and salt mines enjoy the constant interest of tourists, and the Apravasi Ghat pier – a memorable place for the descendants of Indian immigrants – is recognized as a World Heritage Site.

And, of course, Mauritius has everything for a first-class holiday. Clean sandy beaches and clear ocean water attract beach and water sports enthusiasts. From west to east, the island is surrounded by picturesque coral reefs, which do not leave indifferent diving enthusiasts – both beginners and professionals.

The absence of coral reefs in the south and southeast makes the beaches of this tip of the island open to ocean waves. Here is a real expanse for lovers of water sports – kitesurfing, windsurfing, deep sea fishing and much more.

The resorts of Blue Bay and Gris Gris are especially popular among beach lovers. On land, there are also plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and sports. On the island of Ile aux Cerfs, located off the east coast of Mauritius, is the largest golf course on the island. Other popular activities here are horseback riding, jeep or quad bike safaris and rock climbing. So far, the authorities of Mauritius are trying to attract wealthy tourists to the island, which, on the one hand, affects the price level, on the other hand, affects the level of service and contributes to the development of tourism infrastructure.

If you need more information about the holiday of Mauritius, you may consult the following link: https://www.officeholidays.com/countries/mauritius/2022

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