About Mauritius

Get lost in Paradise

Mauritius is a beautiful volcanic island located in the Indian Ocean. This amazing island is truly a magical place to stay in. There is a plethora of reefs, lagoons and long beaches that will take your breath away. The rainforests and the native fauna on this island seem look like they are ethereal because of their breathtaking beauty.

The capital of the island is called Port Louis. According to the statistics, the number of people who reside on this island is about 1.296 million. There is a mixture of influences that can be easily spotted in the capital city of the island. The mix of so many foreign influences make the island even more unique and interesting for tourists. If you are willing to make a trip and spend some time in one of the most exotic places in the world, you should definitely pick Mauritius as your number one destination. This African island is one of a kind, and once you start strolling around the beautiful beaches, botanical gardens and rainforests, you will become enchanted.

There is a lot of tourism in the island, so the touristic industry is considered as a huge economic pillar for this African Island. Mauritius is a place that is generally appreciated by adventurous people who enjoy the wilderness and the untouched natural beauty that can only be found in places like this hidden African island. The island's cultural and multi ethnic diversity are also some of the things that are worthy to be experienced and seen.

The tropical climate is also a huge plus, especially for individuals who have travelled all the way from a cold European country. Another thing that is quite popular in Mauritius are the water sports that have become one of the greatest attractions on the island in the past couple of years.

Mauritius used to be considered as an island with low income economical value that has been generally based on some branches such as agriculture. In the last 30 years, we are more than happy to say that the economy has been rated as middle-income, mostly because of the island's luxurious touristic attractions.
In the past, this island has been literally dependent on the textile industry and the production of sugar, but now, it is one of the most popular exotic destinations. Most of the visitors who have decided to go to this ethereal island came from Europe, now, there are tourists from all around the world, especially from African and Asian countries, because the Government of Mauritius provided brand new direct flights to the island.



There are many places in Mauritius that you must see when you decide to go there. One of them is Grand Bay, the place where the touristic expansion was primarily felt. It truly is a leisure and shopping paradise. Grand Bay is the part of the city where all of the best bars, pubs, restaurants and clubs are located. There is a nearby beach called La Cuvette, so if you are into a little bit of day partying, pay a visit to La Cuvette, too. Another beach that is a must-see is Pereybere. This is a public beach that has also been very popular throughout the years because of its unique pubs and restaurants where you can taste some of the finest local dishes.



Triolet Shivala is the most popular village in Mauritius, and also the longest one. In this village, you will be able to visit a huge Hindu temple called Maheswarnath. It was built back in 1819, to honor several Gods: Krishna, Muruga, Brahma, Ganesha, Vishnu and Shiva.

The Balaclava Ruins are also one of the most interesting places to visit while you are staying on this magical island. They are located just several meters from Baie aux Tortues. The name Baie aux Tortues dates back from the 17 century. All of the sailors passing by in this part of the ocean named this place because there were a lot of tortoises in that particular area. If you visit these ruins, you can have a glimpse in the unique sea walls with foundations that were laid just under Mahe de Labourdonnais.

Labourdonnais Orchars are also a must-see for adventurists and free spirited people. Here, you will have a chance to explore a huge diversity of different tropic fruit trees and exotic flowers that are breathtakingly beautiful. To sum it all up, Mauritius is truly paradise on Earth. If you are willing to explore the beautiful way of living in Africa, visit this miraculous island.