Rest on the island of Mauritius is a unique chance to discover a bright and diverse world in which summer reigns forever. Mauritius strikes at first sight the beauty of its nature, extremely diverse, despite the relatively small size of the island.
Washed by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, the amazing Mauritius has long attracted travelers from all over the world .Having successfully survived the dark times of colonialism, modern Mauritius represents a diverse cultural environment in which the customs 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 richness of Mauritius .But most importantly, today Mauritius is one of the most rapidly developing areas of exotic tourism .
The island of 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 recreation in Mauritius extremely attractive for lovers of exotic nature..The north of the island, covered with dense tropical forests, is known for its oldest in this part of the world botanical garden .The Botanical Garden, now bearing the name of the first leader of independent Mauritius C .Ramgoolama, was founded in the 18th century by French settlers .
A special pride of northern Mauritius is its coastal strip with sandy beaches and transparent ocean water .South coast of the island, on the other hand, the rocker .This part of Mauritius is especially famous thanks to the reserves of La Vanilla and Ile-o-Egret, where you can watch crocodiles and giant turtles, or admire the ebony groves .The West of Mauritius is also covered by protected forests, but besides it is famous for the colored sands of the village of Chamarel .The eastern coast of Mauritius is cut by picturesque lagoons, and therefore extremely popular with fans of the underwater world..The center of the island is covered with vast plains that cross deep rivers .
In the relatively short history of Mauritius, many peoples of Europe, Asia and Africa have contributed to local culture, enriching it with their customs, traditions and monuments..Perhaps the most unique culture of Mauritius is felt in the capital of the state, the city of Port Louis .Here among the monuments of colonial architecture there are noisy and colorful holidays of Hindus and Muslims, Creoles and Chinese .In the busy markets and bazaars of the capital and other major cities of Mauritius, it is possible 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 the cult buildings erected by local builders centuries ago - the Maheshvarnath Hindu temple and the Jammah Masjid Mosque .The legacy of the colonial era is also carefully preserved by the inhabitants of the island .The sugar factory and salt crafts are an uninterrupted interest of tourists, and the Apravasi Ghat pier - a memorable place for the descendants of Indian settlers - is recognized as a World Heritage site .
The absence of coral reefs in the south and southeast makes the beaches of this island tip open to ocean waves. Here the real expanse for lovers of water sports - kitesurfing, windsurfing, deep-sea fishing and many other things.
Especially popular among fans of beach holidays are the resorts of Blue Bay and Gri-Gri .On land there is also a wealth of opportunities for outdoor activities and sports activities..On the island of Ile-o-Cerf, located on the east coast of Mauritius, is the island's largest golf course .Other popular entertainments here are horse riding, jeep safaris or quad bikes and rock climbing .While 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 - affects the level of service and contributes to the development of the tourist infrastructure..
Beautiful views of Mauritius |
Magnificent beaches of Mauritius |
Colorful lands of Chamarel |