The east coast of Mauritius

The east coast of Mauritius : Travel information before you go!

Discover the destination

On both sides of Flacq, the east coast has hotels that are usually of very good quality. They lie at the edge of beautiful beaches. Be aware, however, that the east coast receives twice as much rain as the west coast.

However, the place is ideal for sunbathing actively and hotels offer all kinds of water sports, and you should also visit the Ile aux Cerfs to take advantage of the mini-cruise and discover the lagoon with mask and snorkel. For shopping and outings in the city, you need to go to Port Louis (27 miles away).

If you prefer to make these trips without going in a group, you can rent a car or take the bus the same day. The rates for car rentals are relatively high and you should not forget that in Mauritius, driving is on the left. Take a taxi for the day, it is not as expensive as we imagined, it will cost about £50, and there is always the possibility of negotiating the rate with the driver. Another advantage of this service is that your driver will also act as a guide and will gladly show you Mauritius off the beaten track.

pros

Beautiful beaches.
Varied leisure activities (golf, water park, in addition to the sports ground and traditional water sports).

cons

No real city nearby.
The frequent rainfall in July-August.

Weather The east coast of Mauritius

All overall indicators 80/100 Excellent

Weather May Year's weather

Temperature indicators 98/100 Excellent
Bad weather indicators 72/100 Good
Sunbathing indicators 58/100 Average
Swimming indicators 74/100 Good
Wind indicators 54/100 Average
Temperature indicatorsOptimal :
Maximim temperature between 22°C and 24°C, the perceived temperature is <30°.
Bad weather indicatorsLight showers :
Light showers - averaging between 10.5mm and 17.5mm per week.
Sunbathing indicatorsSunny intervals :
Cloudy with sunny intervals (40% to 60% cloud cover).
Swimming indicatorsWind :
High air temperature (>24°C), pleasant to high sea temperature (between 22°C and 24°C), moderate to strong winds (between 12 mph and 18 mph).
Wind indicatorsWarm breeze :
Moderate to strong winds (between 18 mph and 24mph) with high temperatures.

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Visit The east coast of Mauritius

To see

Visit Ile aux Cerfs ('Deer Island') from the hotels for a mini-cruise, or go directly to Trou d'Eau Douce. On the island, there is a bar, light catering, water sports and, most importantly, a superb sandy beach which sinks gently in a turquoise lagoon. Do not hesitate on leaving the jetty to discover the area of the island away from tourists.

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To do

There is a golf course; even if you are not an ace at your "swing", you have to give this beautiful course a try. The Belle Mare, among others. 3 golf courses, 18-holes scattered between arms of water, volcanic rocks, hills and forests. Or the golf course at the Touessrok Hotel on the Ile aux Cerfs, which offers beautiful views of the lagoon. Expect to pay around £80 unless you stay at the hotel. In this case, only club cars are of extra cost (about £12).

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To think about

Plan a day to visit the outskirts of Port-Louis: the Creole house of Eureka (you can have lunch or spend the night), the Pamplemousses garden and the field of Pailles, with its reconstruction of a sugar mill from the 18th century.

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To avoid

Do not go hiking inland without a hat or sunscreen. Smaller roads and trails that cross the cane fields are perfect for a trip on foot or by bicycle, but the sun, even behind the clouds, can burn you quickly if you have not taken the necessary precautions.

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To try

There is a vast selection of lovely food on the east coast with salads of ourites (octopuses) marinade, chicken curry, exotic fruits (mangoes, lychees from November to February, papayas, from June to September, Victoria pineapples and bananas all year round), and the millionaire salad (prepared with corns of palm). It is a must to try the cuisine of the restaurant Alain Ducasse on the Spoon islands (incorporated into the hotel Saint Géran). Another address to eat good Mauritian cuisine is "Chez Tino" in Trou d'Eau Douce and it is much more affordable. Mauritian food is generally very good and safe so visitors shouldn't hesitate on stopping by at any little establishment that takes their fancy.

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To bring back

Jam made of exotic fruit, red sugar, spices, basketry and natural essences (ylang-ylang, vanilla, lemon grass and eucalyptus). You can do some shopping at the morning market in Port-Louis, or if you prefer to avoid the hustle and bustle of the capital (and its heavy traffic), go to the shopping areas of Labourdonnais and the Adventure of Sucre. Also bring back Bois Chéri vanilla tea, typical of Mauritius. A few hand-blown glass souvenirs, such as starfish paperweights and shell shaped ashtrays, from the original Verrerie de Phoenix (the Phoenix glasshouse) towards Floréal.

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