Curepipe Curepipe is by far one of the most densely populated areas within Central Mauritius, and...

Curepipe Curepipe is by far one of the most densely populated areas within Central Mauritius, and...
Features information that is relevant to travellers who are thinking about and actively planning a visit to Mauritus.
Mauritius is home to many markets where buyers get a wide variety of handicrafts and local goods. Located in the heart of Grand Baie, the Grand Baie Bazaar is where you will get a variety of stalls with souvenirs such as colorful bags, fabrics, handicrafts and gift items on offer. Stones, silver or gold jewelry can also be bought in several shops.
While you are at the Grand Baie Bazaar, check around the market to see if you can get a cheaper deal at another store. The quality of the mock-designer clothing is average, so do not be disappointed if your dress looks worn out after a couple of washes. The market is usually crowded on weekends and therefore beware of pickpockets.
Grand Baie Bazaar is located away from the royal road in what may look like a hidden inland street. The street at the Grand Baie has shops lined at both sides of the alley.
Grand Baie Bazaar is the right place to buy malagasy and mauritian crafts.
A wide variety of street food and snacks are also available in the food stalls in the market.
In super u hypermarket, which is located in Grand Baie, a self-caterer gets almost everything he can imagine. Baguette, jam, chocolate, mixed pickles, Indian masala – there is nothing you can not find here. Super U also has a wide choice of fresh foods like cheese, meat and fish, vegetables and fruits. Not only ingredients for a decent meal can be bought in the big supermarket, but also things like souvenirs, snorkeling equipment, clothes, shoes, books, magazines and newspapers.
‘Bluesteel‘, ‘roxy‘, ‘IV Play‘, ‘Red Snapper‘ are clothing stores for the younger people. ‘Une histoire d´amour‘ provides lovely lingerie. Beachwear can be found at the same-named shop. ‘Lemon Yellow‘ has a wide choice of man´s shirts. If you are looking for jewelry, ‘Mikado‘ is the right spot. For evening dresses you go to the store ‘Tendances'. Even a pharmacy is also to be found.
If you go outside this area you will find even more shops on two floors. ‘island haze‘, ‘Fashion House‘, ‘Mr. Price‘, ‘peace angels‘ and ‘o`neill‘ provide you with the latest fashion. Shops like Courts Home2Office and Happy World offer housewares, electrical and electronic devices. Of course you will also find jewelers, perfumeries like Mado or shops with accessories like Gurlz. Also a craft market is to be found which is decorated in an Asian style, where you can bargain not like in other shops. There are shoe shops, a wellness centre, a florist and also an optician.
Le Morne Brabant is a peninsula at the extreme southwestern tip of the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius on the western side of the island. Le Morne is a site of an extent of 480 hectares comprising private properties, State Land and mountain reserves.
There is an eponymous basaltic monolith with a summit 556 metres above sea level. This summit covers an area of over 30 acres.
In 2008, UNESCO inscribed the site on the World Heritage List.
Le Morne was used as a shelter by runaway slaves, maroons, through the 18th and early years of the 19th centuries. The slaves came from the African mainland, Madagascar, India, and South-east Asia.The escaped slaves formed small settlements in the caves and on the summit of Le Morne protected by the mountain’s wooded and almost inaccessible cliffs. The oral traditions have made Le Morne a symbol of the slaves’ fight for freedom, their suffering, and their sacrifice. Le Morne came to be known as the “Maroon republic” because of the large number of escaped slaves who lived on Le Morne Mountain.
The punishment for escaping from slavery was very harsh and it included whipping, torture and even death until the British passed the Slavery Abolition Act in 1834.
Nature lovers should try Le Morne Brabant’s impressive 3.5 kms hiking trail for having a more immersive experience in the area’s exoticism. You will walk through luxuriant green vegetation consisting of gigantic endemic trees as well as smaller exotic plants. The hike can last between three to four hours, where you will be guided by professionals. As you hike your way to the top, you will find a gigantic, basalt rock peak dotted with caves which once harbored runaway slaves.
At the top there is a huge metal cross which marks the highest accessible point. From there you will get a truly breathtaking view over the Indian Ocean and Mauritius’ beautiful southern region.
The beach of La Cambuse is a beautiful beach in the southeast coast of Mauritius. The white sandy beach is surrounded by greenery along the turquoise sea. The sea is generally rough with strong currents and therefore swimming is not recommended. However if you want to swim go to the right end of the beach and you will find an area where the water is surrounded by rocks that seems fit for a swim.
The best time to visit the beach of La Cambuse is early in the morning from 9:00 to 11:00 or in the afternoon from 13:00 to 16:00. It is within a couple of miles from the SRR International Airport. The beach is not crowded because it is not very frequently visited by the local people or even by the travellers and you can enjoy a peaceful vacation there. Mountain biking or standard electric biking is perfect for La Cambuse as it enables one to take the small paths that are otherwise inaccessible.
Blue Bay Beach Apartment has two large bedrooms with attached bathrooms.
Le Jardin De Frangipane has only one bedroom and a bathroom. The bedroom is small and can accommodate only 2 people.
Villa Bella has one luxurious bedroom with an attached bath which can accommodate only 2 persons.
Studio LE FILAOS is a quiet place with self catering facilities such as kitchen, refrigerator and electrical appliances. The bungalow is fully air-conditioned. The room has two single beds and an attached bathroom.
Shona Apartments is luxurious with three large bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen and also a large living room.
Pereybere is located in the district of Riviere du Rempart on the north coast of Mauritius. It is around 30mins drive from the capital Port Louis. From the airport, the drive takes around 1 hour and 30 mins to reach Pereybere.
Pereybere is one of the most popular beaches of Grand Bay. There are a variety of water sports, a translucent turquoise sea and white sandy beach. It is a small creek which is very popular among tourists and locals who attend in large numbers during the week and especially on weekends. The beach is suitable for family swimming, and is ideal for children and inexperienced swimmers. Near the beach vendors sell exotic fruits and ice cream. Nearby restaurants offer varied menus.The best time to visit the beach of Pereybere is early in the morning from 9:00 to 12:00 or in the afternoon from 14:00 to 17:00.
Activities at Pereybere include pedalo, windsurfing, catamaran, parasailing, scuba diving, deep sea fishing and kayaking.
In Pereybere there are excellent boutique hotels and self-catering villas,apartments, holiday rentals and two to five-star hotels. Hotels in Pereybere are Ocean V Hotel, Hibiscus Beach Resort & Spa, Pereybere Hotel & Spa, Casa Florida Hotel and Spa, Pereybere Serviced Suites, Villa Pointe Azur, Merville Beach Hotel, Nitzana Residences & Restaurant, Miramar Villas, and Hacienda Plaza.
Other famous beaches you can visit from Pereybere are Bain Boeuf, La Cuvette, Grand Baie, Mont Choisy and Trou aux Biches.
Attractions to visit nearby Pereybere are Cap Malheureux Church, Galerie du Moulin Cassé Art Gallery, L’Aventure du Sucre (a former sugar factory), Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden, and The Château de Labourdonnais (another old sugar factory).
Pereybere is located halfway between Grand Baie and Cap Malheureux and it is possible to reach one town or the other in a few minutes. The village is only 5 kilometers from Mont Choisy with one of the most beautiful beaches in Mauritius.
Pereybere has a good bus route leading to key locations in Mauritius. You can easily get the bus to Port Louis or to other cities such as Triolet, Goodlands and Grand Gaube.
Flacq is a district of Mauritius, situated in the east of the island. It is the largest district, having an area of 297.9 km².
Trou d’Eau Douce is a small village in this district, from where visitors take boats for tours on Île aux Cerfs island. Belle Mare is an important beach which attracts a lot of Mauritians and tourists. All kinds of water sports are available here.
Activities
Several cruises and tour trips are available from Poste de Flacq. In The downtown area there are museums, boutiques and excellent restaurants that serve Creole dishes as well as international cuisine. There are markets that offer juicy fruits, fresh farm vegetables to an array of handmade Mauritian products. You can rent a car and explore some fifteen cities and towns past the border.
Flic-en-Flac is a seaside village on the west coast of Mauritius in the district of Black River. The name most likely comes from an Old Dutch phrase, “Fried Landt Flaak”, meaning free, flat land.
Flic-en-Flac is in a non-industrial part of Mauritius, with a coastline of about 13 kilometres. There are many luxury hotels, resorts, rental apartments, restaurants, bars, clubs and souvenir shops in this area. which attract about 500,000 tourists a year. Flic-en-Flac is lively both during day and night.
Weekend Activities
On the weekend, a lot of locals go to the beach to spend the day with their families and friends. Some of them will engage in water sports like swimming, snorkelling, diving etc. Some of them will sing and dance to the typical Sega music. They also enjoy delicious street food such as DhalPuri and fried noodles with Mauritian meatballs. DhalPuri is multi layered thin flat bread with some flavorful curry and sauces wrapped in.
Night Life
The nightlife is very vibrant as a lot of locals and tourists go out to the nightclubs and restaurants to enjoy the night and meet people.
Champ de Mars is one of the oldest racecourses in the world. It became operational on 25 June 1812 with the support of the then governor of the island, Sir Robert Farquhar. He introduced horse racing in Mauritius to win the esteem and the collaboration of the French population. Now the racecourse is managed by the Mauritius Turf Club.
Horse Racing constitutes one of the most popular sports in Mauritius. It attracts more than 20 000 persons at Champ de Mars every week. Instead of the more common races, the four classics are preferred: the Duchess of York Cup, the Barbé Cup, the Duke of York Cup and especially the Maiden Cup, which takes place exceptionally on a Sunday (and not a Saturday) in September. This last event is the most popular. The horses are specially prepared for this one and run two laps each time, a distance of 2,400 metres. On this day, the lawn is full and the crowd can reach over 100,000 spectators.
The Crown Lodge is a hotel attached to the racecourse. Jacques Ritter, a former rider, owns Crown Lodge. It was launched in May 2002. It is a private steward suite converted to allow tourists from around the world to discover, in optimum conditions of comfort and safety, the electric atmosphere of horse racing in Mauritius. The Lodge is located on the VIP balcony, next door to the office of the president of the Mauritius Turf Club. It offers a magnificent view on the finish line and the paddock. A variety of drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and local snacks are offered throughout the day. You will also have the opportunity to meet the trainers and horse owners.
The Gris Gris beach is at the southernmost point of Mauritius. It is a few kilometers southeast of the village of Souillac, a historical village that dates back to the French colonial period. This little piece of beach does not have a coral reef, the big waves come breaking on the shore offering amazing views to the visitors. Swimming is strongly discouraged for hobbyists and professionals because of strong currents and huge waves that break on this part of the island make it totally impractical.
Gris Gris is well known for its sea cliffs and offers visitors a magnificent view from the top. At the southern end of Gris-Gris, you will have a great viewpoint on the cliffs and will see the crashing of waves against the flanks. There is a small garden offering many quiet spots for you to relax on one of the many benches, while having a view of the sea, waves and rock cliffs.
Further down the road from the Gris Gris Viewpoint is the ‘Roche qui Pleure’ (Weeping Rock). This is also another fantastic viewpoint where if you look at the rock from the right angle, it will appear as a face with tears constantly streaming down, as the waves continually crash. There you will have a perfect view of a large rock where the waves break with great violence, accompanied by a large thud.
Electric bikes and quad bikes are available for hire in this area. These are suitable for exploring the nearby areas on your own at a leisurely pace. Horse riding is also available if you are accustomed to horses.