Overview to Mauritius: Travel Guide and Tourist Information
Mauritius will forever be associated with swaying palm trees and romantic sunsets over sparkling seas. But there’s more to this idyllic island than honeymoon appeal and Mauritius’ diverse attractions can surprise as much as they astound.
The most recognized tourist zone is at the north of the island. At its very northern tip, Grand Bay accommodates an ever-increasing amount of happy travelers, while the pristine sands of Pereybere and the swimming and diving possibilities at Trou aux Biches are second to none.
Away from this region, Mauritius’ beaches retain their perfection, although small villages and national parks also successfully vie for attention. Fewer tourists make it to these parts and so they make for a more authentic backpacking experience.
The east coast marries more picture-perfect beaches with nature-spotting possibilities. The small Ile aux Aigrettes, for example, continues to set standards in animal conservation and promises a rare glimpse of the Mauritian Kestrel and the Aldabra giant tortoise.
Inland, the Black River Gorges National Park continues the theme. Here the visitor can hike through lush vegetation that covers rocky mountainsides and accommodates a heady array of wildlife – all the while catching those archetypical views out to the ocean.
It’s back to the beaches, however, that most inevitably return. And in that respect, whether you’re indulging your wild side with the water sports of Ile Aux Aigrettes, or watching the sun melt into the sea from the shore of Flic en Flac, Mauritius never disappoints.
