Mauritius Things to do

Water Sports
No visitor to Mauritius should miss the oportunity to sample the tremendous range of water based activities at many of the beach resorts. Offshore winds are consistent during summer months and provide ideal conditions for parasailing and windsurfing. Underwater submarime rides are also available and offer an unique glimpse of the colourful marine life of Mauritius. Always popular, water sports are fun and a fulfilling experience for visitors of all ages.

Golf
Enjoy a round of golf at one of the many hotel and country clubs in Mauritius. Challenging fairways and well manicured greens will provide a test for any golfer and many offer delightful sea views and mountain backdrops. Tuition and equipment hire is available everywhere and visitors are warmly welcomed on all golf courses. A game of golf is a relaxing pursuit and Mauritius has the ideal climate for a golfing holiday.

Beaches
The sun kissed beaches of Mauritius are the major attraction of the island and offer idyllic tropical settings for sunbathers. Long sweeping bays and crystal clear lagoons provide perfect relaxation and swimming for those seeking peace and seclusion. Lovely beaches are found all along the coastline and many have ample facilities for water sports and beach activities such as the popular Grand Baie.

Port Louis
The main town of Port Louis is an interesting excursion away from the beach resorts and offers good shopping and sightseeing opportunities. It contains a colourful Chinatown district full of authentic shop-houses and restaurants and the busy central market is well worth a visit. Selling a wide range of local crafts and produce it has a lively, friendly atmosphere. The town offers an eclectic mix of buildings and monuments which include colonial residences and Hindu temples and visitors are assured of a warm and friendly welcome from the local population.

Spas
Treat yourself to a day of pampering at a hotel spa and health resort where a wide range of treatments are available for body and soul. Enjoy a soothing massage or hydrotherapy administered by professionals and ideal for sun damaged skin while relaxing in a peaceful environment with exclusive facilities. Using natural plant extracts and hot springs this is a wonderfully invigorating way to rejuvenate.

Fishing Villages
Experience Mauritius local life largely untouched by mass tourism with a visit to one of many fishing villages located around the coastline. Enjoy the bustle of a local fish market and see old colonial ruins and an exotic mix of African and Indian houses. Take time to enjoy alfresco seafood specialities and a refreshing fruit cocktail or browse for souvenirs such as basket ware and crafts. This offers a perfect way to see the real Mauritius and its famous hospitality.