Having a long history of entrancing its visitors, the white-sand beaches of Mauritius and crowds of visitors every year prove the worth of the country as a holiday destination – with its beautiful coastlines fringed by the blue seas of the Indian Ocean, it’s the destination of dreams with a perfect climate all year around.
Mauritian Diversity
With the ability to separate the country into orderly chunks – the North Coast, West Coast, East Coast and South Coast, there’s quite a lot of diversity and variety amongst the peoples and structures of the country. From brightly coloured Hindu shrines and temples to Catholic pilgrimages and cultural Chinese dragon dances, the impact that different cultures have had on the country can be seen in its surroundings.
The Landscape of Mauritius
Although best known for its beachside hotels and resorts, including but not limited to The Residence Mauritius, the parts further inland have as much varied topography as any other country – with hills and mountains undulating over the landscape, rustic villages and friendly locals. There are also incredibly scenic sights of fields of sugar cane stretching across your line of sight, and rivers that flow through the land.
Activities to Do
Hosting its fair share of traditional tourist attractions and activities, there are also exceptionally unique things to seek, such as the Seewoosagur Botanical Gardens, the St.Aubin plantation houses, and even what used to be a volcanic floor! There are also many nature reserves for taking in some wildlife, but the sea and water remain the biggest lures for people, with lagoons for snorkelling and diving opportunities near the coral reef.
Top Places to Visit
There’s so much to see – starting at the historic East Coast, at the route of history trailing back to the 18th Century from Dutch pioneer landings, you can witness a ruined collection of French defences as well as guided nature walks through the Ferney Valley Forest – and finally the Domaine de l’Etoile. Make sure to also visit the plateau towns, with isolated pockets of architectural and cultural interest as well as natural beauty and activities/attractions. Finally, you can visit the isolated island of Rodrigues, a fish-shaped landmass only 18km long with a predominantly African-Creole culture, as opposed to the Indian influence that’s primarily in Mauritius.
