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Aapravasi Ghat
The Aapravasi Ghat, located in Port Louis, was the very centre of the establishment of indentured – or contracted – labour in Mauritius. Before the 1800s, slavery was rampant in the country, and after the British Government decided to do away with slavery in what is known as the ‘Great Mauritian Experiment’, the Aapravasi Ghat was built as the central depot for receiving indentured labourers from countries like India, Africa, and Southeast Asia.
These labourers were brought in to work on the numerous sugar estates throughout the island, and this model was soon followed by various other colonial powers all over the world. Today, the Aapravasi Ghat stands as a testament to the history of indentured labour during the British colonial rule and has been declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Albion Lighthouse - Pointe Aux Caves Lighthouse
During the 18th century, Mauritius’ period of colonisation, a number of lighthouses were built for helping ships to navigate the sea. This resulted in the boom in trading in the island as it increased the rate of import and export. Mauritius was considered to be a crucial trading location due to its strategic placement on the map and hence it attracted many European states during the time of colonial expansion. Since ships were the only source of overseas trading, lighthouses played a major role in the process.
The Albion Lighthouse, otherwise known as the Pointe aux Caves Lighthouse, is a 30-metre tall structure that stands on a magnificent cliff edge by the side of the ocean. As the name suggests, it is located at Albion, west coast of Mauritius, and is a major navigation monument helping ships that arrive at the Port Louis Harbour. It is very popular among tourists, locals and especially photographers because of its amazing location and unspoiled views that constitute unique photoshoot spots.
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Alexandra Falls Viewpoint
Mauritius is known for its spectacular beauty. The abundance of natural beauty undoubtedly makes this country one of the most picturesque places in the world. Here, you will find the perfect shorelines with white sands, the luxurious hotel rooms with sceneries never seen before, a cuisine so mouthwatering that you will surely leave the place with your stomach satiated.
Adding to these lovely sites is the Alexandra Falls Viewpoint waterfall. The best thing about this waterfall is that it can be visited at any time of the year. Visit this cascade to have a breathtaking view of the cloud forest of Mt Cocotte standing tall at 771 meters.
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Bagatelle Mall
Bagatelle is one of the leading shopping malls in Mauritius with an enthralling lively ambience, detailed retailing and leisure options. The mall strategically blends the top-class brands of the world with ease and convenience shopping along with everyday entertainment, all inside this majestic setting. Bagatelle Mall has gained a reputation as a must-visit place in Mauritius, especially among the international travellers, due to its fascinating architecture, broad walkways and unmatched display of both local and international brands in its 155 shops.
Bagatelle Mall is also known for its Food Lover's Market. Exhibiting over 3000 food products in stores with a ranging area from 1200 to 4000 square meters under the roof of Bagatelle Mall is a whole other experience amidst this shopper’s haven. Whatever you need from a bakery, butchery, grill bar, sushi, groceries, chocolate, seafood, cheese and deli, pizza and pasta can be found here.
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Bain Boeuf Public Beach
Located towards the northern part of Mauritius in the village of Bain Boeuf is the Bain Boeuf Public beach, which is one of the many beaches in the Riviere du Rempart district. To most visitors, this beach is merely a detour to other beaches such as Grand Baie, Pereybere and Cap Malheureux. There is a reason behind it being as a beach by only few people in spite of its public designation.
SourceThe sand of this beach has a rough texture and the rocky seafloor makes the access to this beach very difficult, especially for elderly people. So what good is a beach like this, you ask? It gives you the chance to enjoy some lone time and embrace solitude. Even in the peak season, you might find yourself all on your own.SourceNear the elevated area overlooking the beach, there are a number of benches from where you can treat your eyes with the calm view of the turquoise waters. It is a popular spot among taxi drivers, local as well as visitors passing Bain Boeuf, where they can stop and enjoy a nice meal for lunch. The sight of the stunning lagoon from there is so soothing that you’ll forget about to complain about the seafloor and the sand.SourceWhen you head further eastwards, the beach begins to get sandier and you can find many small fishing boats. From there on, you can go for a nice walk on the sand or refreshing yourself with a swim in the Bain Boeuf lagoon, where the rocky seafloor is transformed into a sandy one and comfortably complemented by the shallow water. All these changes make it’s a great location for snorkelling; however don’t underestimate the rocky coastline and the strong water current.SourceIf you visit this region of the Bain Boeuf beach during the peak season, you can snack stands near the parking area. Other than that, throughout the year, the beach is mostly deserted; the guests staying in the nearby hotels are an exception though.For those who are really into beach trekking can go further west after crossing the rocky parts of the beach where you can find a residential area. It has a few hundred metres of sandy stretches, private pools and beautiful lagoons. You are free to visit this area anytime but don’t forget that it is not a public property.
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Balaclava Ruins
For some Mauritius may be all about beautiful beaches, crystal clear ocean and lagoons, natural excursions, shopping haven and buzzing nightlife. Its true all of this makes Mauritius the awesome holiday destination that it is. However, it would be a sin if we ignore the historical sites that the place has in store us; one of them being the marvellous Balaclava Ruins, embraced by the authentic estate of Maritim Resort and Spa on the Turtle Bay shore. Every place has a history of its own that shapes a visitor’s perspective and experience about that place, and Mauritius has a vibrant one in that case.
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Belle Mare Plage Beach
The Belle Mare Plage beach is surrounded by a very shallow lagoon, with coral reefs completely enclosing the lagoon off from the bay, thus resulting in calm, clear water that is extremely safe for swimming in, creating the ideal family beach for families with kids. The shallow bay also provides for a fantastic snorkelling experience, an activity for which the beach is extremely well known not only on the eastern side of the island but across the whole of Mauritius as well.
Its soft white sand characterizes the Belle Mare Plage beach, but tourists who have been to the beach say with conviction that the quality of the sand differs at different places along the beach, with the southern parts having softer sand than the northern regions, where the sand tends to be bit coarser.The beach might seem to be noisy due to motorboats, yet this 10km long beach offers beautiful pristine sand to stroll. You can reach this place easily through a taxi. The strong currents of the beach make it unfavorable for swimming into deep waters. The perfect breeze on Belle Mare Plage makes it an excellent location for windsurfing and sailing. Weekdays are the right time to go to this place as weekends are overcrowded with locals. The beach is known for its combination of colors. Walking and jogging along the shore is a treat to you. Windsurfing, sailing, and resting in the resorts are must-do. A floating restaurant, Barachois, serves delicious desserts in its pretty restaurant.
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Black River Gorges National Park
Being the only and largest in the island nation of Mauritius, the Black River Gorges National Park is the sanctuary for the diversified wildlife and tropical rainforests. It is the central attraction of the tourists with an unparalleled love for nature and those who have a zeal for adventure treks. Prior to 1994, it was nothing more than hunting grounds. Later, it was officially declared by the President of the Republic of Mauritius as a National Park and has been available for public exploration ever since.
It is located on the highlands of Champagne plain in the south-western part of Mauritius. It encompasses an area of 6700 hectares of lowland forests, lands of heath and more forests further uphill, constituting 5% of the island nation. The climate is the park varies on moving from the eastern side to the west; from damp rainy forestland to relatively much drier lowlands. The park offers some dramatic views and terrains between mountain ranges and numerous waterfalls along the way.
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Blue Bay Marine Park
Located near Mahebourg and off the south-east coast of Mauritius, the Blue Bay Marine Park is renowned for its coral gardens, harbouring numerous varieties of flora and fauna and experience the marine life by going for sea diving. Blue Bay was initially declared as a national park back in 1997 and then in 2008, it was designated as a wetland site.
The main tourist attraction in the marine park is the 1000-year-old brain coral with a diameter of 5 meters. The Blue Bay Marine Park inhibits floral species like mangroves, seagrasses, algae and other marine organisms. It is also home to a variety of fish species, a few of them being Butterflyfish, Damselfish, Sailfin Tangs, Surgeonfish, large Trumpetfish and tiny Pipefish as well.
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Blue Penny Museum
Blue Penny Museum is a famous stamp museum located at the capital of Mauritius in Port Louis. Ever since its inauguration in 2011, the Blue Penny Museum has continue to take visitors on enthralling journeys of the rich culture and history of the island. The Museum is named after the famous 1847 2-pence Blue Penny Stamp, which had been engraved for Mauritian post offices by Joseph Osmond, back in the 1800s.
With a long history of hundreds of years of colonial rule, it is no wonder that Mauritius is home to a plethora of museums littering the entire island. Starting from museums showcasing the lives and times of people from the Dutch, French and British colonial rule to the history of production of sugar to even museums dedicated to the art and culture of Mauritius; there are plenty of museums located across various corners of the island that attract vast numbers of tourists, especially history aficionados and those interested in learning more about the country of Mauritius.
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