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Tours in
the north of Mauritius
 Grand
Bay
Grand Bay was the first area of the island to fully experience the tourist
boom. A shopping and leisure paradise, Grand Bay also happens to be the
area where Mauritians head for when they want a fun-filled night out (restaurants,
bars and discos). Recently renovated, La Cuvette beach is well worth a
visit.
Pereybère
The wonderful Pereybere public beach is popular because of its shopping
facilities, restaurants and pubs.
Balaclava
Ruins
A few metres away from Baie aux Tortues, which 17th century sailors
named after the many tortoises in the area, can be found the ruins of
the old Balaclava estate. Visitors will be able to see the sea walls,
whose initial foundations were laid down by Mahé de Labourdonnais.
SSR
Botanical Garden
The gardens are known to naturalists throughout the world for their large
collection of indigenous and exotic plants, including the giant Victoria
Amazonica water lilies and many species of palm trees.
The 60-acre garden boasts 500 different species of plants. Of particular
interest are the giant water lilies, spice garden and the Talipot Palms,
said to flower every 60 years after which they die.
Tel: (230) 243-3531
E-mail: ssrbg@intnet.mu
The
Triolet Shivala
The longest village on the island, Triolet offers an opportunity to visit
the biggest Hindu temple, the Maheswarnath, first built in 1819 in honour
of the Gods Shiva, Krishna, Vishnu, Muruga, Brahma and Ganesha.
The
Labourdonnais Orchards
Discover a large variety of tropical fruit trees, colourful and perfumed
exotic flowers. Trips on mountain bikes or hiking are possible.
Cap
Malheureux
Cap Malheureux, with its red-roofed church, opens onto the northern islands
with its large community of fishermen.
L’Aventure
du Sucre
Visit an interactive and ultra modern exhibition situated at the heart
of an ancient sugarmill and discover the fascinating history of Mauritius
and its sugarcane adventure exposed over 5000 sq meters! Then, let yourself
be tempted by the tropical boutique with its unique gifts, souvenirs,
special unrefined sugars as well as local rum.
Undersea
Walk Ltd is situated inside the lagoon in front of Grand Bay. The excursion
lasts about an hour and a half and a taxi boat has been arranged to and
from the beach. Add the image originally used in Getting To Mauritius
By Sea.
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