Mauritius pleases travelers not only with its sights , famous beaches , seaside resorts , fishing, diving and other water activities, Mauritius is also a great opportunity to enjoy shopping, since, since 2005, the island has become a zone of duty-free trade. The duty is not imposed on goods such as clothing, jewelry, leather goods, electrical equipment, which can be purchased in large shopping centers, and in local markets and bazaars.
Shopping centers and malls of Mauritius
The shopping center in Mauritius, of course, is the capital of the state - Port Louis , where, in addition to bazaars, grocery supermarkets and souvenir shops , there are several large shopping centers, which are briefly presented below.
Happy World House
A large shopping mall located in the center of Port Louis. In boutiques and mall shops you can find everything from clothes and shoes, ending with souvenirs, household goods and sports equipment. In the store there is a grocery area, there are coffee shops, cafes and small restaurants offering dishes of national cuisine .
Happy World House is open on weekdays from 9.00 to 17.00, on Saturday the mall closes at 14.00, Sunday - the day off. You can get to Happy World House by public transport , following to the stop of Sir-Sevusagur-Ramgoolam Street.
Bagatelle Mall
The most popular shopping center in Mauritius is a shopping center, consisting of 130 outlets selling clothes, shoes, cosmetics and much more. It is believed that the best Mauritian souvenirs can be found right here. In the shopping center a large selection of cafes, fast food restaurants.
Bagatelle Mall is open from Monday to Thursday from 09.30 to 20.30; on Fridays and Saturdays - 09.30-22.00; on Sunday from 09.30 to 15.00. You can reach the mall by bus number 135 to Bagatelle stop.
Caudan Waterfront
Another major shopping center is Port Louis. Here, as in the malls already described, you can buy clothes, shoes, cosmetics, household supplies and much more. Pay special attention to the goods of local craftsmen - textiles, leather things, souvenirs. A bite to eat or drink a cup of fragrant tea can be found in the numerous cafes presented at the mall. You can pass the time for watching the movie in the cinema of the mall, and for casino tourists in Caudan Waterfront built a casino.
The shopping center is open daily from 9.30 to 17.30; You can get there by buses that stop at the Northern Station or Victoria Station.
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Outlets and markets of Mauritius
One of the popular outlets in Mauritius is the Fashion House outlets located in Phoenix. The outlet covers an area of 800 square meters. meters and offers visitors clothing for women, men and children at low prices. Here you can buy the goods of the largest textile company Mauritius SMT, which produces clothes for many brands.
Fashion House operates from Monday to Friday from 10.00 to 19.00, on Saturday from 10.00 to 18.00, on Sunday from 09.30 to 13.00.
If you did not plan a large-scale shopping in Mauritius, but still do not want to leave empty-handed, then we advise you to visit the markets and bazaars of Mauritius.
Central City Market
This market is not only the largest on the island, but also belongs to local attractions. Here you can buy all sorts of food (from vegetables to fruits, meat to fish and delicacies), tea, coffee, spices, in addition, it is here that you can buy souvenirs, the choice of which is huge, and prices differ from prices in stores and supermarkets.
The market operates from Monday to Saturday from 05.30 to 17.30, and on Sunday to 23.30; you can reach it by bus, which will take you to the Immigration Square stop.
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Goods and souvenirs from Mauritius
If you are wondering what to bring from Mauritius, then some of our tips will come in handy:
- Souvenirs of Mauritius. If we are talking about souvenirs, then pay attention to glass vessels with multicolored soil from the village of Chamarel or skillfully executed models of sailboats. The symbol of the island is the dodo bird, extinct in the 17th century, the image of which adorns many souvenirs and clothes.
- Jewelry. In Mauritius it is very profitable to buy jewelry, it will cost here less by about 40% than in European countries, and quality and design will please even the most demanding buyers.
- Cashmere. Do not walk past the shops with this product. Quality products made from the softest cashmere will for a long time please your host or mistress.
- "Delicious souvenirs." Popular representatives of this category are all sorts of tea and coffee, spices, fruit pates and white rum.
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To the tourist on a note
In the markets and bazaars of Mauritius, it is not customary to bargain, as a rule, the seller names the final price of the goods, but here they often go for an exchange, especially this phenomenon is common in small settlements where, for example, you can make your clock or another gadget very tempting offer. A fascinating shopping for you in Mauritius and good shopping!