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- Mauritius
- Port Louis
- Beaches
Beaches
The beaches of Mauritius are close to perfect, with fine white
sand and clear water running to heavenly shades of blue. Some of
the island's best beaches on the west coast are easily reached from
Port Louis. Flic en Flac is the longest beach in Mauritius and
features a beautiful lagoon. Grand Baie, 12 miles (20km) to the
north of the capital, is a major tourist centre, offering
watersports, shops, nightlife and restaurants to complement its
splendid beach and deep sheltered bay. Also on the north coast road
is Pereybere, one of the island's favoured swimming spots. The Baie
du Tamarin is at the mouth of the Tamarin River in a beautiful
setting, and is popular for surfing, with Indian Ocean rollers
washing the beach all year round. In the southwest is Le Morne
Brabant, characterised by a basaltic outcrop and beaches shaded by
casuarinas and coconut trees. Snorkellers enjoy Trou-aux-Biches
with its shallow waters and coral reefs.
Information & Facts
Language
English is the official language of Mauritius, but the
most widely used is French and the local dialect, Creole. Hindi,
Urdu and Chinese are also spoken.
Money
The currency of Mauritius is the Mauritian Rupee (MUR), which is
divided into 100 cents. Travellers cheques and foreign currency can
be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and larger hotels.
Travellers cheques usually exchange at a better rate than cash.
ATMs are widely available in most towns and hotels, restaurants and
large retailers accept major credit cards.