Beautiful beaches , sea hotels and gourmet restaurants, lots of entertainment and shopping opportunities are all north coast of Mauritius. The secret of the popularity of this part of the island is that it was there that tourism began to develop in Mauritius. Therefore, now all the conditions for a beautiful and varied rest are created here.
Resorts
- Gran Bae is one of the best resorts in Mauritius , the epicenter of the island's club life. In addition to nightclubs, there are a lot of restaurants that offer visitors to taste dishes from different world cuisines and bars. Also there are shops and shopping centers, attracting different profitable offers of shopping lovers.
- Tru-o-Bisch, Mont Choisy, Pereybere. These coastal villages, located near the Grand Baie, offer their visitors a slightly different kind of recreation. Here you can relax on the white beaches away from the hustle and bustle.
Beaches on the north coast
By the way, when speaking about beaches, one important feature of the beaches of the northern coast of Mauritius is their diversity. Love to sunbathe - for you, spacious plots, sun-drenched, want to stay in seclusion and shadow - for you small coves. And on the expanses of lagoons you can practice water sports.
The most famous and one of the most extensive beaches of this part of the island is Mont Choisy. There are a lot of people here, quite noisy and fun. Cap Malere - almost its complete opposite, this is the corner of serenity.
Attractions and attractions for tourists
Those who do not want to stay long on the beach, on the northern coast of Mauritius, will also have something to do. You can stroll through the territory of the Pamplemus botanical garden or, as it is also called, the garden of Sir Sivusagur Ramgoolam. In it you will get acquainted with a rare collection of plants from which you receive spices, as well as find out what 85 species of palms differ from each other.
Inhabitants of the underwater world you will see in the Aquarium of Mauritius. This oceanarium contains a large collection of fish.
You can plunge into the past in the building of the sugar factory , where the sugar museum is now located. It is located near the botanical garden. There you will get acquainted with the history of the island and the features of sugar production. And will complement your knowledge about the island of the Castle of Laburdonne, where the rum plant is located.
Another option for leisure activities - Blue safari - dive to the depths, accompanied by a spotlight and excursion to a ship that sank many centuries ago. Divers can also attract visits to the Northern Isles, next to which there is plenty of room for scuba diving. And lovers of shopping should definitely look into the town of Grand Baie. There are many restaurants, markets and shops.
Nearby islands
Those who like to be surrounded by nature, it is worth to visit the islands located on the north coast. There are many of them: Quen de Mir, Il-Rond, Il-Plat, Ile-d'Ambre, Gabrielle. All of them are famous for their almost untouched tropical nature, rich flora and fauna and colorful underwater world. And on the island of Ile-Plat you can feel like a real Robinson. This is an absolutely empty island. On it there is only a beacon.
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Where to stay?
Rest in pleasure is impossible without a good hotel. The northern coast of Mauritius is famous for its excellent hotels ranging from three to five stars. Here are the most popular of them:
- Veranda (three stars);
- Le Mauricia (four stars);
- 20 Degres Sud (four stars);
- Bougainville (three stars);
- Paradise Cove (five stars);
- La Plantation (four stars).
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Restaurants
On the northern coast of Mauritius, it's easy to find an institution where you can easily have a snack or dinner in a refined setting. For example, in the restaurant La Goélette you can choose the wine from the wine cellar presented in the wine cellar, in Le Navigator enjoy not only the excellent cuisine, but also the stunning views from the rocky promontory where this restaurant is located. And fans of the buffet should look into Le Frangipanier.
The vast majority of restaurants on the north coast specialize in Creole cuisine. However, fans of other cuisines will not feel restrained. For dishes of Italian cuisine we recommend to go to La Cigale Pizzaria. Here, according to traditional recipes, prepare pasta, pizza and lasagna. Sushi and rolls can be scoured in Sakura restaurant, pancakes, herring and borsch - in Russian Hut.
Finally, the north of the island is considered the most convenient place to relax, because from there you can easily reach all the main attractions of Mauritius.
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How to get there?
The north coast of Mauritius is in the immediate vicinity of Port Louis , so there will be no problems with transport . Every day from the capital to the most northern point of the island, cape of Cap Maleret, there are buses, making stops every 500 meters. The airport from this part of the island can be reached with a transfer in the capital or by taxi.