I visited Mauritius a few times in 2018 and apart from beautiful beaches I had time for some trekkings and sightseeing
Main places visited:
a) La Cambuse beach
b) Chamarel (Seven Coloured Earth & Waterfall)
c) Le Morne
d) Mahebourg & Blue Bay Marine Park
e) Grand Baie
f) Port Louis
a) La Cambuse beach:
I was in the southeastern part of the island for work so I cycled towards La Cambuse, isolated and beautiful beach
I had time for some water sports in the resort as well
b) Chamarel (Seven Coloured Earth & Waterfall):
Renting a car I visited the southwestern part of Mauritius, totally worth it
In Chamarel you can visit a few attractions with a ticket which costed $8 approximately
Early in the morning I visited Chamarel, where I enjoyed views of a nice waterfall...
and the Seven Coloured Earth,a beautiful geological formation in which iron and aluminium repel each other giving the field a separated reddish/brownish and bluish touch
In the same area there are a few giant turtles brought from Seychelles
c) Le Morne:
Le Morne is one of the highest peaks in Mauritius (still less than 600m high) and the area is gorgeus
Beaches here are stunning, with cristaline water, lovely sand and green areas and mountanious views
It is a great area for water sports which require wind
However, the activity I enjoyed the most was the trekking to Le Morne World Heritage Site, my favourite activity I have done in Mauritius so far
Driving towards Hotel Riu Creole in La Morne you can find the start of the trek
The path is 7km return, approximately 3 hours at a good path, and it is completely free (sadly these free activities are every day less and less)
The final part of it is challenging; you find signals advicing climbing experience but I do not consider that necessary
During the path you have wonderful views at both sides of Le Morne
Reaching the peak feels great, and the coastal views are some of the most amazing I have ever experienced
d) Mahebourg & Blue Bay Marine Park:
The village of Mahebourg offers some colourful houses, a busy market and a relaxed waterfront but too much compared to other parts of the island
The Blue Bay Marine Park can be visited nearby. From the beachitself there are many boats offering a 1h snorkeling boat ride where you can enjoy colourful fishes, corals and if you are lucky turtles (not my case)
e) Grand Baie:
In the north, with a rented car as well, I went to La Cuvette a beautiful beach in Gran Baie
f) Port Louis:
On the way back to the south, we stopped for a few hours in the capital Port Louis, a "big city" in Mauritius
Not much apart from a very busy market and a decent waterfront but still I am happy I saw something different in the island apart from beaches
I am looking forward to exploring the northern areas of Mauritius and travelling to the island of Reunion why not!
I had the opportunity to spend a full day in Tunis visiting Carthage & Sidi Bou Said
Main places visited:
a) Carthage
b) Sidi Bou Said
c) La Marsa beach
a) Carthage:
Carthage was one the most important cities in the Mediterranean history and some ancient ruins are preserve
The ruins are not in best condition but most are located by the beautiful coast
The Acropolium (Saint Louis Cathedral), no longer for worship since 1993, is nearby
As well as Al Abidine mosque
b) Sidi Bou Said:
This beautiful coastal village was the highlight of the trip
I had one my the best tea I have ever had (mint tea with pine nuts) with wonderful views
Under the hill (15 minutes walk) you can also enjoy a swim by the beach right next to the port
We had dinner with great views (as you can expect, prices are muxh more expensive than 1km further from the coast) and we enjoyed traditional Tunisian cuisine such as brik, couscous or kabkabou
c) La Marsa beach:
Next day morning I had time to enjoy a swim in La Marsa beach before leaving
I am looking forward to travel around Tunisia properly but hope this short post helps
