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With calm, crystal clear waters, the beach
at Trou aux Biches is ideal for swimming,
snorkelling and watersports

MAURITIUS

Welcome to Mauritius, where white coral sand beaches and sparkling blue lagoons
contrast vividly against a backdrop of black volcanic mountains.

PORT LOUIS SEVEN COLOURED EARTH
Cosmopolitan Port Louis is the buzzing capital city, The small village of Chamarel, in the south of Mauritius,
renowned for its French colonial architecture and the is home to an iconic geological phenomenon. Set in
19th century Champ de Mars horse racing track. the middle of lush green vegetation, seven distinct
Visit the Caudan Waterfront for top designer brands coloured sands swirl together across an undulating
at bargain prices and wander through the Port Louis sand dune creating a unique sight. Head to the
Market for local produce and handicrafts. For a culture observation deck and try to spot all the colours – red,
Seven Coloured Earth, Chamarel hit, visit the Blue Penny Museum, home to the rare and brown, violet, green, blue, purple and yellow. To see
expensive Blue Penny stamp! the most vivid colours, visit at sunrise.

LE MORNE BRABANT SUGAR & TEA
Le Morne Brabant is a peninsula on the southwestern Take your tastebuds on a culinary journey and discover
tip of Mauritius. This UNESCO World Heritage Listed the flavours of Mauritius. Throughout the country, there
site is highlighted by a basaltic monolith rising 556 are vast fields of sugarcane which are used to create
metres above sea level. Take a guided hike to the sweet sugars, jams and honey. Visit L’Aventure du
summit for amazing views. Down at sea level there are Sucre to learn about the deeply intertwined history of
kilometres of white sandy beaches to stroll along. Take sugar and Mauritius. At the end of the tour, sample the
part in the range of watersports and try kitesurfing or local sweets. Travel along the tea route and call in to the
windsurfing at the southern end. Bois Cheri Tea Plantation for a cup of their black tea.

Cascade Vacoas, La Vallée des
36 Couleurs Nature Park