About Mauritius…
Mauritius Port Louis – Thien Thane Pagode of Mauritius
The octagonal Chinese pagoda offers a picturesque view. In its interior splendid red and golden decoration and thick clouds of incense await the visitor. On the altars the believers deliver oblations to their gods and their ancestors…
Mauritius Port Louis – Champs de Mars of Mauritius
Horseracing is a sport that elates great parts of the Mauritian population. During the weekends up to 20,000 visitors crowd on the race-course and try to make the big money while betting. The holidaymaker in Mauritius shouldn’t miss out this spectacle…
Mauritius Port Louis – Fort Adelaide of Mauritius
Fort Adelaide offers a wonderful panoramic view over the capital. The fortress was built by the British in 1840. Today it is a popular spot for open-air concerts…
Mauritius Port Louis – Museum of Natural History of Mauritius
The Museum of Natural History is to be found in a pretty yellow colonial villa next to the park Jardin de la Compagnie. Since 1831 exhibits of all fields of natural science are collected there. The star of the exhibition is the dodo, the heraldic animal of Mauritius…
Mauritius Port Louis – Post Museum of Mauritius
Close to the harbour one can find the post museum. Here the visitor can take a look at replicas of the famous Post Office stamp. Furthermore, he will find other stamps, postboxes, postmarks and franking machines…
Mauritius Port Louis – Blue Penny Museum of Mauritius
In the year 2001 the Blue Penny Museum opened up in Caudan Waterfront. It commits itself to the history of the famous Post Office stamp…
Mauritius Port Louis – Caudan Waterfront of Mauritius
Since 1998 Caudan Waterfront is one of the tourist highlights in Port Louis. In the amusement centre you will find numerous shops, restaurants, a five-star-hotel and a casino. Thus Caudan Waterfront invites for shopping, dining or a promenade…
Mauritius Port Louis – The central market of Mauritius
The central market is a honey pot for tourists in the capital. After a fire some years ago the market was fully renovated and today it attracts visitors and Mauritians to the same extend. A colourful sight: fruits and vegetables pile up in large pyramids…
Mauritius Port Louis – The Capital of Mauritius
Port Louis is the capital of Mauritius and the island’s commercial and administrative centre. The visitor will be able to get an insight view of Mauritian society. In Port Louis he will meet busy business men, shopping women and promenading families of every ethnic background. A visit of the town is one of the highlights of every vacation in Mauritius…
Mauritius Curepipe Mauritius – The centre of the island of Mauritius
On the mountain plateau of Mauritius Curepipe is worth a trip. The town offers a milder climate than the coastal regions and was mainly inhabited by the British in former times. A day without a bit of rain is rare and an umbrella should be taken along during a stroll in the city…
Mauritius Le Morne Brabant The South West of Mauritius
Le Morne Brabant is one of the most striking mountains of Mauritius. A sad story from the times of slavery is connected to it: some fled slaves hid on the mountain to escape their owners. When in 1835 some police men climbed the mountain to announce…
Mauritius Chamarel The West of Mauritius
Chamarel is famous for its coloured earth. When the visitor enters the park he will first enjoy a fantastic view on the waterfall Cascade Chamarel which flows over 127m. In the park one can then enjoy the magnificent play of colours of the earth…
Mauritius Eureka The West of Mauritius
The Casela Bird Park stretches out on an area of about 20 hectares. The most famous star of the park is the pink pigeon which was in danger of extinction for a long time. The park is also the home to about 120 other bird species…
Mauritius Eureka The West of Mauritius
In the villa Eureka the visitor can dive into the Mauritian past. The elegant colonial villa was built by English settlers in 1830. The colonial furnishing with chandeliers, heavy wooden furniture, old musical instruments and historical maps make the visitor sense…
Mauritius Domaine les Pailles The West of Mauritius
At a distance of only 5km from Port Louis lies a special recreation area: Domaine les Pailles, an open-air museum which depicts the history of Mauritius vividly. The area can be explored by mini train or in a horse-drawn carriage. The main attraction of the park is an…
Mauritius Le Pouce und Pieter Both The West of Mauritius
A hiking trip on the mountain Le Pouce is a popular amusement amongst the Mauritian population. Thus, the pathway which is relatively easy to walk has to be shared with a lot of excursionists on the weekend. But who climbs the 812m of the mountain will be rewarded with a fantastic view on Port Louis and its surroundings…
Mauritius La Preneuse The South West of Mauritius
La Preneuse is an authentic and calm village in the south-west of the island. You will find several restaurants and shops here. The supermarket London Way at approx. 500 m of the villa offers a broad choice of groceries. Only some meters away from the beach you will find the Martello Tower of the 19th century which today harbors a museum that can be visited. You should also visit the shopping centre Le Ruisseau Créole, which offers numerous restaurants, boutiques and shops…
Mauritius Plaine Champagne The West of Mauritius
In the heart of an evergreen forest adjoining the Mauritian National Park, in the lap of Piton de la Petite Riviere Noire, the forest houses of Plaine Champagne are situated. Take a break in the middle of the green forests, where tranquility is only disturbed by the songs of the birds…
Mauritius Blue Bay The South East of Mauritius
Blue Bay is a quiet, cosy residential area on the south-east coast of Mauritius. South of Mahebourg the semi-circular Blue Bay stretches for 750 metres along the coast. The 15-metre wide coastal strip with its fine, bright sand, is shaded by Filaos trees. Visitors benefit from the crystal clear water, which is perfect for snorkelling…
Mauritius Cotteau Raffin The South West of Mauritius
Cotteau Raffin is on the south-western coast of Mauritius. It is a quiet fishermen’s village, in which you can still experience the original Mauritius. In the bigger neighbouring village La Gaulette you can find a few restaurants, a small supermarket and some souvenir shops…
Mauritius Tamarin The West of Mauritius
Tamarin is located on the West coast of Mauritius between the popular seaside resort of Flic-en-Flac and world heritage site of Le Morne. The place is quiet and surrounded by nature; here you can get to know the relaxed island way of life. The renowned bay of Tamarin is a favourite location for surfers from all around the world. It is very popular amongst Mauritians from the Tamarin and Black River regions. The bay is near an estuary which can be crossed at low-tide, opening the way to another beach with private bungalows…
Mauritius Le Souffleur The South of Mauritius
The one who wants to experience the rough forces of the Indian Ocean should do a trip to Le Souffleur. Here no reef protects the shore of the power of the sea, and waves crash on the rocky coast. Le Souffleur, the blow tube, owes his name a very special…
Mauritius La Vanille Crocodile Park and Nature Reserve The South of Mauritius
Near the river Rivier des Anguilles the holidaymaker finds himself in an aboriginal, jungle-like environment. On the terrain of a former vanilla plantation a crocodile reserve has been established. The crocodiles have been imported from Madagascar…
Mauritius Rochester Falls The South of Mauritius
The Rochester Falls are to be found at about 3km from Souillac. The visitor can enjoy a spectacular view on the waterfall: due to volcanic activities geological formations of different heights came into existence and the water flows down the waterfall…
Mauritius Le Gris Gris The South of Mauritius
Not far from Souillac the beach Le Gris Gris is to be found. Swimming is not possible here as the current is too dangerous. Thus, Le Gris Gris is a popular spot for a pick-nick and to enjoy the sight of the rough sea…
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