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THE WEST
A world away from the shores of the north, Mauritius' western wonderland is the nation's
most diverse coast. The bustling tourist hub of Flic en Flac may not be to everyone's taste,
but the treasures that lie just beyond will satisfy even the pickiest holidaymaker. A verit-
able swatch book of lush greens and light browns, the area of Black River (Rivière Noire)
has scalloping sandy bays that dimple the arable farmland. Then, further on, the tic-tac-toes
of Tamarin's shimmering salt flats perfectly reflect the beaming sun and soaring hills of
fauna-filled Black River Gorges National Park. Next is bucolic Chamarel nestled in the
highlands, followed by the last iteration of sky-reaching stone, Le Morne Brabant; an awe-
somely photogenic crag that caps the coastline's southern tip. It all adds up to what could
just be our favourite corner of the island.
