Road Trip Around Mauritius
Hi there,
" I know the country by heart, so ask me any question that you may have."
This push me to contact you. So i wanna go for a road trip around our little island next week. I resides in Flacq. Ive already arranged for an apartment in Flick En Flacq where im gna stay for 4 days. I wanna start from Flacq and go to the places ive never been which btw is almost everywhere. Can you suggest me some places to go or beaches or places with breathtaking views etc? Thank you in advance.
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If you're going to do this in 1 day, you won't have enough time to spend at the stops. So I'm just going to give you an idea of what I'd probably do if I was in your shoes.
I'd call it a East-South-West trip starting from Flacq and ending in Flic-en-Flac.
First stop would be Belle Mare Beach. It is one of the longest beach of the island with fine sand and lots of water sports like underwater walking, parasailing and bouée tractée (called pulled rafting/buoying in English maybe).
Next stop would be Mahebourg. You can check the Naval Museum there, go to the market and visit the Mahebourg Waterfront.
Then Blue Bay Beach is the next destination. It is magnificent with clear blue waters and a sandy beach. Have a swim. Get something to eat. Relax for a bit before you move on.
Your next stop would be Pont Naturel. It can get quite windy there but it is a great view with the waves crashing in on the cliffs.
Drive to Gris Gris Beach afterwards.
Then Rochester Falls, which is a very nice waterfall.
Onto St Felix Beach.
Next go to Baie du Cap to see the famous Macondé attraction. Walk up the stairs for a breathtaking view of the island and sea. Don't forget to take selfies ;)
Stop at Le Morne Beach.
Then do the south west coast up to see the salt pans at Tamarin.
Drive up to La Preneuse beach.
Finish at Flic en Flac.
There are many other things you can do on the way but in one day, it can become a bit too much especially as they require more time eg going to Trou d'eau Douce, Black River Gorges etc.
The South cost trip is very different from the North, so when making your stops, go to local shops, eat gateau bringelle/dipain frire/dholl puri, drink coconut water.
And share your pictures with us.
Hope you have a great time :)
"I wanna start from Flacq and go to the places ive never been which btw is almost everywhere" . I wonder if you are talking about the attractions ?
Anyway..if you are talking about the beaches or sightseeing attraction.
You can try using this map for the beaches:
I will recommend you to places that I am more familiar.
Blue Bay
Mahebourg waterfront
la Cambuse
Le souffleur
Pont Naturel
Gris- Gris
There are many historical places in Mahebourg/Grand-Port/South...( Some are not really popular...I really can't remember the name..some cultural sites are still a secret among Mauritian people)
But you can visit them.
National History Museum
Robert Edward Hart Memorial Museum
Frederik Hendrik Museum