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Sightseeing in Belle Mare - what to see. Complete travel guide

Belle Mare In the last thirty years, tourism in Mauritius is developing by leaps and bounds, the result is that now the archipelago is famous for excellent opportunities for beach recreation, ecotourism, diving, fishing and other active water sports. In addition, the island has well developed tallaso-therapeutic and wedding tourism. All beaches on the island are sandy, consisting of fine white sand, though there are few exceptions, since the island is of a volcanic origin. Public and private hotel beaches have a high level of infrastructure, recreation, daily cleaned from debris of corals and algae. Guests of the island should remember that nudism is illegal in Mauritius.
Extraordinary weekend in Belle Mare - unusual places, services and attractions for travel gourmet
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It is worth noting that the island is famous for its therapeutic services. SPA-service in Mauritius score high on a global scale, among the main ones - thalassotherapy, balneotherapy, aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, sauna and hammam. Professional SPA-center are available in all five-star hotels, the cost of the package SPA-service starts at 80 euros. Besides this, beauty treatments are based on the products of famous European and Asian brands, as well as high-quality local products.
Another 'feature' of the island - organization of weddings, sometimes followed by a honeymoon. Resorts may organize both symbolic and official marriage ceremonies. In the former case, documents are not required at all; for latter case you need a month of preparations before the trip or your tour operator to submit the documents, arranging a wedding in Mauritius. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Top places to stay in Belle Mare - most luxurious hotels
Belle Mare is an ideal resort for those who like to enjoy comfort of the most upscale hotels. All-inclusive Ambre Resort has being boasting great popularity among travelers for a long time. … Open
However, in general the resort is mostly appreciated by European and American tourists for the unique conditions for fishing in the open sea. Some tourists come here especially with only one goal - to go fishing and bring significant trophies. Some fishermen found true record instances of blue and black marlin, fish, hammerhead sharks, tuna, bonitosa, dorado, wahoo and barracuda. Fishing boats can be hired in most hotels, or can be arranged for joint fishing with one of the local fishermen. Mauritius regularly hosts competitions for deep-sea fishing, in particular the prestigious "Marlin World Cup", held annually in December. The best time for fishing - September to April, the worst - in June and July. Best fishing in Mauritius occurs in waters near Riviere Noire, Le Morne, Flic-en-Flac Beach, Trou aux Biches and Grand Baie.
If your wedding is over, and go fishing or relax in the spa - not your favorite activity, a resort island can offer a variety of options for active recreation choice - services for surfing, windsurfing and kitesurfing are available practically on every beach. This is due to the presence of strong winds blowing from May to December, when the waves can reach a height of 7 meters. The best place for surfing in Mauritius (and one of the top 20 in the world) is Tamarin Bay on the west coast of the island, as well as a small water Deer Island. For kitesurfing there are more suitable places - from Cap Malheureux in the north to Belle Mare on the east and the Blue Bay in the south, but the most popular is Le Morne on the west coast, famous for its "correct" winds.
Old hotels keeping the history of Belle Mare
This luxury resort is famous for its high-class hotels, some of which are set in lovely old villas and cherish the spirit of antiquity. Scenic Orchid Villas Mauritius enchants its guests … Open
In addition to on-water attractions, as any tropical resort, Mauritius is perfect under-water attractions, starting with snorkeling and ending with deep-sea diving. The island has 330 kilometers of coastline surrounded by coral reefs, tunnels, cliffs and sunken ships. The majority of diving sites can be reached by boat in 20 minutes. For example, in the area of ​​Flic en Flac there are over 40 interesting places for diving - a complex of underwater caves, "Cathedral", "Snakes shaft," Strait of Saint-Jacques, 4 wrecks at a depth of 20 to 40 m, and so on. Resort Pointe de Flacq has a massive amount of diving centers. At the northern coast of Mauritius there are many suitable places for diving, in particular, a group of islands Coin de Mir, Ile Ronde, Me-o-Serpents, Gabrielle, Ile-Plath, Ile d'Ambra, and so on.
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Sightseeing in Mauritius: things to see

When visits to numerous parks and nature reserves become a bit boring, diversify your travel by exploring Curepipe as nearly every street in this town is an important historic object. The must see destinations include the Royal College, the Municipality building, Town Hall and the local public library. The library keeps some precious manuscripts dedicated to the history and development of the Mascarene Islands. In suburbs of the town one will see beautiful villas that were also built during the colonial period. Fans of shopping will be pleased to spend a day in Rose Hill as in this town they will find numerous shopping centres, markets, boutiques and the biggest food bazaar of the region – Arab Town. … Open
Reference information
Map of all parks
National and city parks around Belle Mare
♥   National Park 'Black River Gorges' , 42.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo

Sights around Belle Mare from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'

Waterfalls Tamarin

From the series “Greatest Waterfalls on Earth”
Check on the map:   Distance from Belle Mare center - 45.2 km.
The total height of the complex is about 300 meters which allows them to be among the highest waterfalls in the world. The area around the waterfalls never stands empty. Excursion groups come here every day and many tourists spend days in these spectacular places. All hiking excursions under the experienced guidance of the locals are also offered to the visitors. So that a walk to the waterfalls will be even more interesting and enriching. … Read further

Sightseeing in regions nearby Belle Mare

Grand Gaube
Grand Gaube is a town located not far away from Grand Baie. Many years ago it also was a small fishing village; today this is a resort zone. The population of this town is still mainly involved into fishing and growing sugarcane and vegetables; tourist business services ... Open »
Port Louis
Have you come to Mauritius to swim and sunbathe? There are no beaches in Port Louis, so vacationers need to head to the neighbor settlements for this purpose. Tourists usually visit Port Louis to enjoy the sightseeing and cultural heritage of the island. The first ... Open »
Balaclava
Balaclava is a relatively young resort situated in the northern part of Mauritius. It took just several years to become amazingly popular among tourists from all over the world. The resort is a wonderful place for all people who enjoy beach rest. A magnificent hotel ... Open »
Grand Baie
Grand Baie is a unique resort destination that is located in the northern part of Mauritius. This place attracts tourists from all over the world by its beautiful nature, amazing sunrises and sunsets, high quality service and fantastic level of accommodations. This is a ... Open »
Le Morne
The peninsula features tropical marine climate, wonderful picturesque looks of the Indian Ocean, rich flora and exotic fauna. All these facts make Le Morne a kind of oasis that brings the atmosphere of joy and a paradise on earth to its visitors every day. Tourist ... Open »
Antananarivo
The most colorful and attractive city of Madagascar, Antananarivu is located on two picturesque hills. Here you will find multiple cozy parks and terraces, fairytale-like castles and museums that make the city attractive and unforgettable in the eyes of travelers, who ... Open »
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