Mauritius Tel : UK Tel :   The largest towns outside of Port Louis are located in the Central region of Mauritius. A large proportion of the population live in this central area but it is less popular with tourists as there are few hotels and the beaches are about a 30minute drive away.   Curepipe   Curepipe is a central plateau town, its most unique feature is Trou aux Cerfs, an extinct volcano the peak of which is 85m deep and 200m wide, it is just outside of the town. A panoramic view of the central plateau can be viewed from its summit. Rose Hill Rose Hill is, after Port Louis, the second largest commercial centre in Mauritius. It is a good place for shopping both in its malls and markets. Rose Hill is also a cultural centre and is home to both Le Plaza theatre and the Max Boullé art gallery. Quatre Bornes Quatre Bornes is a commercial town, full of shops to serve the needs of its local residents. It has a market on Thurdays and Sundays. Northern Towns The North is the most developed destination for tourists, it has numerous hotels, many of which are very luxurious. The coastline is scattered with idyllic bays where turquoise waters are edged with coral, the gentle sea and white sands are perfect for swimming and sun bathing. You will also find plenty of restaurants as well as a few shops and even a little bit of nightlife. Grand Baie This is the liveliest resort in Mauritius, along the coastal road you will find many hotels, restaurants, shops and nightlife. It is also a good area for water sport and many excursions can be arranged starting from this location. Grand Baie also has a lot of charm and character, a former fishing village, you will still find many boats moored in the tropical lagoon here, in fact this area is renowned for yachting, an annual Regatta is held here and it is possible to charter yachts. Due to the popularity of Grand Baie it’s also easy to find amenities such as banks, post office, pharmacy and a police station. A 10minute walk from the beach you will also find a large European style hypermarket selling international brands. Countless restaurants line the coastal road, most of which sell good quality and good value food throughout the day. A good choice of cafes and bars also exist along with a few nightclubs. Local hawkers sell Mauritian food in small road side stalls, this is generally very cheaply priced and very authentically Mauritian. Grand Baie is just a short distance from the beaches of Pereybere and Bain Boeuf. Pereybere A very nice bathing beach can be found at Pereybere, it is also possible to participate in a range of watersports from here. Bain Boeuf Follow the coastal road north after Pereybere and you will arrive in Bain Boeuf, this idyllic spot is slight more rocky than Grand Baie and Pereybere so less suited for swimming but it is a very plesant place to take a gentle walk with a wonderful view of Mont Choisy The beautiful beach at Mont Choisy, in the north west of the country, is one of the longest in Mauritius. Its beautiful lagoon is shaded by casuarinas trees, it is a very quiet location, an isolated paradise away from the resorts of the other Northern towns. To its south you have Trou Aux Biches, a small village which also has a beautiful beach. Here you will also find a few facilities such as a restaurant and a bank. Cap Malheureux In the extreme north of Mauritius, a few minutes drive from the beach resorts of Grand Baie and Pereybere, is this quaint village with its pretty chapel, worth a visit sometimes you may even be lucky enough to buy fresh fish straight from the fishing boats. Copyright - VA Holidays | www.holidaytomauritius.com | 2008. FAQ   Term of use   Privacy   Contact Us Mauritius Office, Office 113, 2nd Floor Medine Mews, La Chaussee Street, Port Louis, Mauritius. Tel: 00 230 213 4238 Fax: 00 230 213 4237 Skype:Call Us Now! UK Office,Unit 3, 8th Floor Ellerman House, 12-20 Camomile Steet, London, EC3A 7PT Tel: 02 072563112 Fax: 02 072563110 Skype:Call Us Now!