10 things to do in Mauritius for first time travellers
If you’re considering Mauritius as your idyllic honeymoon island destination, you’ve got a lot to get excited about – home to world-renowned beaches, amazing natural sights and culture, Air Mauritius have shared their 10 things to do in Mauritius for first time travellers:
Beaches
Notorious for its collection of absolutely stunning beaches, Mauritius has some stunning coastlines, from white coral sands, to lagoons of crystal clear waters, which show off the natural black volcanic rocks and the tropical mountains. The best beaches to visit include Peyrebere, Flic-en-Flac, Le Morne, Belle Mare, Blue Bay and Ile aux Cerfs.
Photo: Le Morne Beach
Water Activities
Mauritius wouldn’t be renowned for its beaches if it didn’t provide a plethora of superlative water sports. Why not test the warm waters of the Indian Ocean by taking up a variety of water activities including snorkeling, pedaloing, kayaking, skiing, sea karting, surfing, stand up paddle boarding, glass bottom boat rides, scuba diving, catamaran cruises and big game fishing.
Port Louis
The capital of Mauritius has a lot to offer, from craft and food markets, to historical buildings and museums. For designer shopping and delicious dining, make your way to Le Caudan Waterfront, you will always find something fun going on around the area, from Chinese, artisan, seasonal and musical festivals that bring locals and tourists together.
Chamarel
Chamarel is a landmark not to be missed on your first trip to Mauritius, this unique volcanic geological site stands out from the crowd, with seven coloured hues that from on its surface, distorted from tropical weather conditions and water elements.
Sugar, rum and tea
Mauritius is known for its food productions, there are plenty of tours that you can book to see how sugar cane is crushed to make sugar, or distilled to make international award-winning rums. Visit historical and traditional tea fields where you can learn all about tea production and blends – don’t forget to take some back home to savour the tastes of your Mauritius honeymoon!
Photo: Sugar fields
Pamplemousses Botanical Garden
The Botanical Garden is almost 300 years old and is one of the most visited attractions in Mauritius. Home to over 650 varieties of plants including medicine plants, baobaba, palmier, bouteille and giant water lilies, the Botanical Gardens also features a large spice garden. A quick-guided tour takes around an hour.
Trekking and hiking
Get closer to nature in Mauritius on a trek or hiking trail, proven to be one of the best ways to discover Le Pouce Mountain, which shows off incredible views of Port Louis, Le Mourne and the Black River Gorges eco-system. If you dare, cannoning in Mauritius is known to be an adventurous sport and is soon becoming one of the most thrilling things to do.
Sega Dancing
Sega dancing in Mauritius is a musical activity that expresses the Mauritian way of life: dancing for joy and liveliness. The catchy and upbeat African rhythms and beats originated from Africa. now listed on the UNESCO intangible Cultural Heritage List!
Cultural and Heritage Sites
There are two UNESCO Heritage Sites in Mauritius, the Aapravasi Ghat and Le Morne. The Vieux Grand Port heritage route takes you through time with intriguing historical structures, it takes between 1 and 2 hours to see all of the monuments in the Vieux Grand Port.
Tantalizing culinary experience
Michelin starred restaurants, vibrant street food, chic beach shacks and gourmet cuisine presents a spectrum of culinary delights that you can journey through in Mauritius. Known for its Indian cuisine, as well as offering seafood, Chinese, Italian, Japanese and Thai dishes.
Photo: Beachcomber Le Canonnier, Le Navigator Restaurant
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