Area Profiles

Not as developed as its surroundings, the peaceful east coastline is picked straight from a postcard. The picturesque coast has kilometres of white sandy beach and clear blue ocean. The coast is dotted with resorts and boutique hotels where you'll often spot celebrities and the odd royal enjoying all that the east has to offer. Some more recognizable villages are Belle Mare, Ile aux Cerfs, Poste Lafayette, Central Flacq, Poste de Flacq, Beau Champ, Pointe d'Esnay, Grand River South East, Vieux Grand Port, Blue Bay and Bambous Virieux. With the east being the windiest coast of all, you can expect a cool summery breeze and some epic onshore for some kitesurfing and...

Flic-en-Flac, situated in the Black River District, is a firm local favourite with its family-friendly activities on offer. Beach picnics are popular, and the Casela Nature & Leisure Park is a treat for all ages with it's African and Mauritian wildlife. Explore the park, take safari tours, ride quad bikes and segways, zipline, play a round of mini-golf, toboggan, and end the day with a movie at the cinema. The park has everything for a fun day out with the kids. The unspoiled coastline, once a hot seventies surf spot, has dolphins that frolic in the Flic-en-Flac bay each day and this area is a firm family favourite for scuba diving, snorkelling and...

Grande Rivière Noire is situated in the Black River District and is a small laid back town close to Tamarin. It's around 27km west of the island's capital of Port Louis and is home to just under 2500 residents. Grande Rivière Noire is 55km West of the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, and the drive will take you just over an hour, along the M2. Development in the Area Development is on the rise, but this remains an uncrowded area with stretches of quiet beaches to enjoy. Close to Tamarin, Grande Rivière Noire is a nature lover's paradise and has incredible activities for family outings with kids and adrenaline junkies alike....

Nestled between Grande Rivière Noire and Tamarin, lies La Preneuse. La Preneuse beach, situated in the Black River district was named after the French battleship, the Preneuse, that fought off the British in the 18th century. A must-see for history buffs, looking onto Le Morne mountain range, The Martello Tower Museum in La Preneuse is a historical landmark and 18th-century British fort. La Preneuse is an idyllic beachside village for those seeking tranquillity with its quiet streets, lush natural landscape, and spectacular sunsets. This sleepy seaside village is far from the bigger tourist towns' hustle and bustle, and the beautiful Le Morne Brabant...

Petite Rivière Noire, situated in the Black River District is the southern sister town of Grande Rivière Noire located just 5km away. It's around 37km west of the island's capital of Port Louis and is home to only 2 000 residents. Petite Rivière Noire is 53km West of the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, and the drive will take you just over an hour, along the M2. Petite Rivière Noire remains a relaxing seaside town with a stretch of quiet beach, and the popular, azure blue bay to enjoy with the family. Close to La Preneuse and Tamarin, Petite Rivière Noire is a nature lover's paradise and has incredible...

For a change of pace, exquisite sunset panoramas await in sleepy Tamarin, situated in the Black River District, and named after the tamarind trees brought over by the Dutch settlers. This fishing village is mostly residential and popular with South African expatriates. Climate Mauritius has warm island weather all year round, and the Black River District is no exception. Average temperatures in the cooler months from July to September sit around 18°C to 27°C. During the hottest months from December to the end of February, the temperatures can reach well into the 30s but the days are usually a pleasant 24°C. Development in the Area Development is on the...