Mauritius

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Travel to Mauritius travel

Besides its sandy beaches and clear waters, Mauritius is so much more than that. A small country, you’d be surprised at what all one can experience here. Whether you are into history, nature, adventure or food, travelling with friends, family, or looking to plan your honeymoon; the island will not dishearten. There are more than 100 beaches along Mauritius’ 330km of coast! From long stretches of white sandy beach to tiny, pure golden-hued coves with quiet water ideal for young families, there’s a beach for everyone. From spectacular waterfalls, to green forests and diverse mountain ranges, there’s really something for everyone.

Diving in Mauritius

Mauritius is enclosed by many attractive, colorful coral reef and similarly vibrant (and rich!) aquatic life. There are also more than 100 ship wrecks to explore! One of the most renowned dive sites in Mauritius is the Cathedral whose sheer drop-offs form distinctive underwater arches and caves. Divers know they’re in for some spectacular underwater scenery when they hear the name of this much-loved Mauritian dive site. The light that filters through the numerous cracks and crevices of the huge cavern really makes this feel like a visit to a renowned, thrilling, cathedral. Other famous dive sites include Whale Rock, Roche Zozo, and the Ile Ronde submerged crater.

Diving regions in Mauritius (3)

Blue Bay Marine Park

A protected 353-hectare marine reserve in south-east Mauritius near Mahebourg, popular for shallow, beginner-friendly reef diving and snorkeling.

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Flic en Flac

A west-coast diving area in Mauritius known for advanced sites such as the Cathedral cave system, Snake Reef and the Aquarium reef.

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Grand Baie

A north-coast village and tourism hub in Mauritius, part of the island's most popular all-round diving area, with shallow, colorful reef dives.

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Dive centers in Mauritius (3)

Country info

Capital
Port Louis
Region
Africa
Subregion
Eastern Africa
Population
1.262.879
Area
2.040 km2
Currency
Mauritian rupee (MUR)
Languages
English
Time zones
UTC+04:00
Dialing code
+230
Demonym
Mauritian
Top-Level-Domain
.mu
Staatenbuende
African Union