Cozy islands and archipelagos with exotic nature and amazing culture are located in the waters of the Indian Ocean. One of these places is the island of Mauritius.
Mauritius is not just a dwarf state, it is an archipelago of stunning beauty, lost in the southwestern part of the Indian Ocean. The largest islands: Mauritius, Rodriguez, Agalega. The capital of Mauritius is the port city of Port Louis with a population of 157,000. It was named after the French king Louis XV. Several centuries ago, the island was a French colony, then a century and a half - British, as evidenced by the names of the cities. The largest settlements: Maeburg, Curpipe, Rose Hill.
Where is Mauritius
The archipelago is located in East Africa, 900 kilometers from Madagascar. The tiny island is 65 kilometers long and 50 kilometers wide. In terms of area, it can be compared with Moscow. If you set a goal, you can get around it in a day. You can get to the island from Russia and the CIS countries in an exceptional manner by plane. The journey takes approximately 11-12 hours. There is no time difference with Mauritius. This archipelago, despite its remote location, is a very popular tourist destination, distinguished not only by its unique nature, but also by its price range. Holidays in Mauritius in terms of cost can be compared with the Seychelles and Maldives.
Holidays on the island of Mauritius
Tourism is one of the main sources of income for the budget of Mauritius. This small state has occupied the niche of a rather expensive, but at the same time popular resort. The island was able to reach this level thanks to the magnificent landscapes, delightful beaches with fine white sand, crystal clear azure waters of the Indian Ocean. By the way, all the beaches are kept in a perfectly clean condition, garbage is removed on them daily. The underwater world of Mauritius of rare beauty attracts divers from all over the world to observe the local marine life.
The island's infrastructure is quite developed, there are very good hotels of different categories, many cozy coastal restaurants, shops and souvenir shops. Among the entertainment, sea fishing is especially popular, since you can catch many interesting "seafood" in the coastal waters of Mauritius.
It is very fashionable now to hold wedding ceremonies on the islands. Mauritius is one of the most popular places in this regard, so every year a huge number of newlyweds take an oath of eternal love here. The pleasure, of course, is not cheap, but the impressions will be remembered for a lifetime.
The country's only airport, Plaisance, is located in the southeast of the island, not far from Maeburg. You do not need a visa to visit Mauritius, but you will be charged an airport tax upon departure. It is around $ 20.
