Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport 1 hr 4
Gunner's Quoin (9 min) Grass-topped rocky isle with a nature preserve, swarming sharks & ruins of a sugar plantation. Trou aux Biches Beach (14 min) Idyllic palm tree–lined white-sand beach with clear turquoise waters known for snorkeling & sunsets. Mont Choisy Beach (11 min) Peaceful, 1.4km coastal strip with fine sand, shade trees, clear, calm waters & food vendors. La Cuvette Public Beach (4 min) Anse la Raie (12 min) Peaceful sandy beach backed by palms & with clear seas popular for kitesurfing, SUP & snorkeling. Blue Safari Submarines (14 min) Indian Ocean tour company running 2 mini submarines descending to 115 ft & subscooter excursions. Mauritius Aquarium (20 min) Local marine species like sea turtles & angel fish, plus ray & white-tipped shark feeding sessions. Solar Sea Walk Undersea walk Ltd (9 min) Blue Penny Museum (35 min) Charming museum with stamp, coin & art exhibits devoted to the cultural heritage of Mauritius. Pereybere Beach (4 min) Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden (18 min) 18th-century botanical gardens with 500 plant species including giant water lilies & Talipot palm. L'Aventure du Sucre (19 min) This museum in a former sugar factory features exhibits on the cultivation of sugarcane. Citadelle (36 min) This 19th-century military fortress features a walled courtyard & panoramic city views. Château de Labourdonnais (14 min) Restored Victorian mansion on a sugarcane planation with rum tastings & a gift shop. |