Why is it a pleasure to visit Mauritius

• Posted Feb 27, 2017
• Tags mauritius, holidays, beaches, activities

Mauritius – heaven on earth, can be seen as a tiny spot on the world map and as a blot of land in the middle of the ocean from an aircraft. However this tiny island has so much to offer and the pristine atmosphere can be seen from the window of your flight while landing to the paradise island!

Here are 10 reasons to prove that Mauritius is a destination for all!

A blend of cultures

If we go back in history, Mauritius was occupied by the Dutch, ;later by the French and then finally British before the island got its independence. During the different reigns, slaves were brought from different places, namely Africa and India. Hence, today the island is home to different cultures from all over the world among some are Indian, French, African and British. From all these cultures, a new and different language was born known as the Mauritian Creole which is having bit of French, English and Hindi or Bhojpuri. Mauritius can be described as a melting cultural pot. This island is home to people of different religion and ethnicities. From temples, chapels, mosques and pagoda, the country has it all. Chinese New year is a national holiday on the island and is pompously celebrated along with dragon dance, fire crackers and Chinese special cakes. Majority of the people are multilingual with a French based Creole as their mother tongue. Most people are fluent in both French and English. People from different backgrounds usually greet each other by a peck on each cheek

The perfect beaches of Mauritius

The island is home to various beaches including the Trou aux Biches beach, Flic en Flac beach, Mont choisy, pereybere, Blue bay. It doesn’t matter which one you choose to visit as they are equally beautiful with clear blue waters and white sandy beaches. A nice evening on the beach watching the sunset is something everyone needs atleast once in his lifetime!

The greenery!

Born out of volcanic eruptions, Mauritius consist of various mountain ranges and hills. If you are an adventurer or mountain hiker, you are going to love this aspect of the island. There are many mountains where you can go for a hike and enjoy the beautiful breathtaking view! Some common places for hiking are Le Morne, Le Pouce, Pieter Both. These mountains are different from each other in the shapes and heights and offer different views in different directions of the island.

Thrilling activities

if you love adrenaline rush, Mauritius has a lot to make you happy. Right from water activities to skydiving, horseback riding, te island has much more to offer. You can go zip lining or hiking through rain forests, canyoning in waterfalls or enjoy from several water activities such as kite-surfing, parasailing, underwater walk or even swim with the dolphins.

UNesco World Heritage Sites

Mauritius can now be found on the list of Unesco World Heriitage with two sites namely Le Morne Brabant and Appravasi Ghat

Situated in the South of the island, Le Morne Brabant was a shelter to the maroon slaves brought to the island by the British, French and Dutch. Running away from the harsh treatment of their masters, this beautiful peak used to offer them refuge. The mountain has been added to the UNESCO World Heritage site as a tribute to the freedom of the slaves. It also offers great hiking experience with an exhilarating view from top.

7 Colored Earth

Chamarel is a small village in Mauritius and a major tourist attraction. You can observe array of colors such as red, green, yellow, indigo and violet. While many believe that its due to the presence of metal oxides, some believe its due t lava cooling at different speed after a volcanic eruption. You can buy a unique souvenir having these different colored earths enclosed in a test-tube.

Food

The best way to discover a country is by its food. Mauritian cuisine is very diverse with the mixed influence from French, Indian, African and Asian cuisines coming together to form the unique and delicious Mauritian Cuisine. Street foods are something not to be missed while in Mauritius, the famous ‘Dhall Puri’- made up of split yellow peas and served along with some traditional curries f the island.  You should also try Vindaye and Kalia along with the yet famous and unique dish “7cari” which is usually served at hindu weddings and can also be found at some restaurants across the island.

Golf

Golf has become one of the top sports of Mauritius and attracts many visitors. Mauritius was the third country where golf was played after United Kingdom and India. The Mauritius Gymkhana Golf club is the fourth oldest golf course in the world and was opened by the Royal Navy Members in 1902

Island Hopping

Mauritius is surrounded by several tiny neighbouring islands which you can visit by taking a very or a catamaran ride. These islands include: Ile Aux Cerfs, Ilot Gabriel, Ile Ronde, Ile D’ambre, Coin de mire, Ile Plate, Ile Aux Aigrettes, Ile aux Benetiers. Packages are usually provided by many agents on the island which usually includes lunch, dance, music, visit to different islands, snorkeling, and sunbath stops with visits to breathtaking waterfalls.

Big Game fishing

The island is one of the best destinations for big game fishing and holds many international competitions to prove it. The famous catch is often the Blue Marlin. Big game fishing in Mauritius beyond the reefs in a chartered boat is one of the best experience someone can have.