Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Belle Mare & Palmar
North of Trou d'Eau Douce as far as Pointe de Flacq, a 10km-long beach includes some
of the best white sand and azure ocean in Mauritius. Unsurprisingly, the area is also home
to an impregnable string of luxury resorts, although there are stretches of public beach, in-
cluding around 4km and 8km north of Trou d'Eau Douce.
Sights & Activities
Hindu Temple
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( dawn-dusk)
Besides the endless vistas of azure, the area doesn't boast a whole lot when
it comes to sights other than a white Hindu temple that sits on a teeny islet tenuously
tethered to the mainland by a thin land-bridge. The views of the dazzling white bastion are
best appreciated from Rasoi (
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)
, the Indian restaurant at Le Saint Géran.
HINDU TEMPLE
Watersports
Mauritius' east coast has a few notable dive sites, including
Belmar Pass
nearby. The area's
five-star hotels - including Le Saint Géran and Belle Mare Plage - all have reputable
scuba outfits. Visit
www.msda.mu
for a complete list of insured operators here.
Le Waterpark &
Leisure Village
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( 415 2626; Royal Rd; adult/child Rs 450/250; 10am-3.30pm)
For a fun half-day away from the
beach, swing by Le Waterpark & Leisure Village, which offers rides, slides and thrills
aplenty spread across 10 hectares of an old sugar estate.
AMUSEMENT PARK
Golf
The endless proliferation of top-end sleeps means that there are plenty of places to tee off
in the area. In addition to the golf courses further south at Anahita and Le Touessrok
(
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)
, you'll find greens at Belle Mare Plage and Le Saint Géran.
