The southern coast of Mauritius is much less visited by tourists than the northern one . This is due to the inadequate development of the tourist infrastructure due to the mountainous terrain. However, it is here that the splendor and virginity of nature, almost untouched by man, will conquer even the most experienced traveler. This area is the most green and picturesque in Mauritius . Mountain landscapes, rich vegetation, deserted beaches, clear lagoons, coral reef behind which a diverse underwater world hides - all this will bring you a lot of fun if you are a connoisseur of beauty, hiking and want to spend time on the beach in relative privacy.
Beaches and attractions of the southern coast
Not all beaches along the southern coast of Mauritius are suitable for swimming. In many places there is very windy weather and there are no reefs, which contributes to the growth of the huge force of the ocean waters. But here you can enjoy the pictures of wild and unrestrained nature. However, there are places where you can enjoy traditional beach rest , including swimming in the sea. For example, the Blue Bay area (Blue Bay) and the surroundings of the city of Maeburg are famous for their white beaches and magnificent lagoons. In these parts will be wonderful vacation with children. Here are the most fashionable hotels, developed infrastructure for entertainment for tourists: boat tours, yacht rental , diving and even dive safaris to the nearest islands. Near the Blue Gulf is a marine park, which will allow you to enjoy an unusually rich underwater world. Also only 1 km from the bay is the "Island of White Herons", managed by a wildlife fund, which will appeal to ecotourism lovers.
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Be sure to visit the town of Maebourg, once the former capital and serving as an important port for Mauritius. Today it is a quiet city with colorful streets and shops. At the entrance to Maeburg there is the Museum of National History located in the castle of Chateau Robillard, where you can see the remains of sunken ships, ancient engravings and maps and other interesting relics of the past of the country. In the city itself you can visit the famous sugar factory in Maeburg and the church of Notre-Dame des Anges.
Beaches around the town of Bel-Ombre are also suitable for swimming. Here there are shallow lagoons with azure water, protected by reefs. But beyond these lagoons do not swim, as the reefs do not restrain the rapid flow of the ocean and bathing becomes quite dangerous. Another entertainment in this area will be a trip to the famous sugar plantation, founded by botanist Charles Telfair in the XIX century. Do not leave you indifferent and the local nature: bright green gardens, waterfalls and birds.
But incredibly picturesque, but dangerous for swimming is the Gri-Gri beach in the village of Suyak, which is located on a rocky shore. Here go to enjoy the magnificent views that open from the height of observation platforms. "Weeping Rock" La Roche-ki-Pleur, waterfalls Rochester - the most favorite places for tourists for photo sessions. Also in this village there is an interesting museum of the Mauritian poet and painter Robert Eduard.
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In addition to beach spots, staying on the southern coast of Mauritius, it is worth a visit:
- the town of View Gran Harbor, see its magnificent park and the ruins of the most ancient Dutch fortress;
- tea factory in the city of Bois-Chery and watch the process of processing and packing tea leaf;
- crocodile farm in the reserve of La Vanilla near Riviere des Anguilles;
- the Domaine du Chasseur, where monkeys, wild boars and deer live in natural conditions;
- walk along the plain of Champagne of incredible beauty, the mountainous plateau of Piton de la Rivière Noir.
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Hotels on the south coast
The southern coast of Mauritius boasts luxurious, fashionable hotel complexes, and finding a more budgeted option for living is much more difficult.
One of the most fabulously beautiful and comfortable is the five-star hotel Shanti Maurice a Nira Resort . He is one of the best hotels in the world. Its rooms and villas overlook the ocean and are made from environmentally friendly natural materials. It will not be an exaggeration to say that here you will feel like in a paradise corner. You will be pampered with seafood dishes, traditional Mauritian and South African cuisine, if necessary, can also offer dietary. Barbecue, beach parties, master classes from Mauritians to prepare local dishes - your holiday will be filled with exciting activities offered by the hotel itself.
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Golf lovers will enjoy the equally luxurious complex Heritage The Villas , which, in addition to villas and two hotels, includes golf courses and the reserve "Frederica Nature Reserve".
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More budget option of accommodation, which on the south coast does not mean cheap, is the hotel Tamassa Resort 4 * . It is surrounded by mountains and sugarcane fields, but also has access to the sea and high standards of service.
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Just 5 km from the airport is the five-star hotel complex Beachcomber Shandrani Resort & Spa . It is surrounded by the natural marine reserve Blue Bay and offers high comfort, gastronomic diversity, water activities and a small golf course, which is suitable for beginners or people who play irregularly. The cost of living here is lower than in Heritage The Villas, which offers professional golf courses.
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Southern Coast Restaurants
On the south coast, a huge number of restaurants offering Mauritian, Creole, Eastern, European cuisine. First of all, it should be noted that any hotel complex includes at least 3-4 restaurants with different cuisine. But there is also the opportunity to have a delicious lunch outside the hotel. For example, excellent reviews are the restaurant Le Saint Auben in colonial style, located on the grounds of the Saint Aubin estate and offering traditional cuisine. Authentic atmosphere and delicious food will please Varangue Sur Morne restaurants in the village of Chamarel and Chez Patrick in Maebourg.
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How to get to the southern coast of Mauritius?
The main transport hub on the southern coast of Mauritius is SSR International Airport. Also in the south of the island there is a developed bus service. From the airport, you can take a bus to Maeburg, Port Louis and Kurepipe . In Maeburg every half hour arrives expresses from Port Louis and Kurepipe, which on the way to stop at the airport. Every half an hour, buses leave for the Blue Gulf, every 20 minutes - to the Center de Flac via Vieux-Gran Port. There are buses from Maheburg in the south, in particular - to the village of Suyak. To any resort of the island you can get a taxi, which on the island will cost you relatively inexpensive, and on a rented car .