Mauritius
Mauritius
Our notebook to help you plan your trip to Mauritius: the right season, where to stay and our ideas to make the most of it.
Beaches lined with casuarina trees, lagoons protected by the coral reef and a mixed cuisine, with Indian, Creole, Chinese and French influences.
Best weatherDuring the mild dry season: between 24 and 28 °C, perfect for hiking and kitesurfing. The hot season is more humid.
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Wéa answers about this destination: neighbourhoods, seasons, ideas.
When to go
Every season has its charm. Here's how to choose yours, depending on what you want to experience.
Southern winter
Dry, mild weather, perfect for hiking and kitesurfing. And from July to October, humpback whales pass off the west coast.
Glorious weather
Heat, turquoise sea and Divali, the festival of lights, in October or November depending on the year.
Tropical summer
Sea at 28 °C, lush greenery, and the Cavadee and Chinese New Year festivities. Cyclone risk from January to March: go for a flexible booking.
Where to stay
The right neighbourhood depends on what you're after. Here are our favourite places to stay.
Grand Baie
In the north: restaurants, shops and nightlife, the liveliest vibe on the island.
Belle Mare
In the east: long beaches and beautiful resorts, often windier during the southern winter.
Le Morne
In the south-west: UNESCO-listed Le Morne Brabant, and a famous kitesurfing spot.
Flic en Flac
In the west: sunsets, a big beach and hotels for every budget.
Our favourites
What we love there: its history, its landscapes, its flavours and its festivals. Take your time, it's all there to enjoy.
Le Morne Brabant
This mountain plunging into the lagoon was a refuge for runaway slaves; it's a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Seen from above, the lagoon creates the illusion of an underwater waterfall.
Ideal for understanding history
Chamarel
In the south-west, the Seven Coloured Earth reveals dunes in shades of red, purple and ochre. Right next door, Chamarel waterfall plunges into the forest.
Ideal for nature lovers
Sega
Born among enslaved people, this song and dance to the beat of the ravanne drum is on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list. Don't miss a sega night on the beach.
Ideal for Mauritian culture
Pamplemousses and dholl puri
The Pamplemousses garden is famous for its giant water lilies. For lunch, do as Mauritians do: a dholl puri, a split-pea flatbread filled with curry, bought on the street.
Ideal for food lovers