Mauritius Activities

Mauritius, which is famous for its white sandy beaches, offers an opportunity for activities like hiking, biking, climbing, wind surfing, diving and snorkelling.

For those who want to enjoy water sports, there are a variety of options, ranging from sailing, kite surfing, kayaking and snorkelling to surfing, scuba diving &and water skiing. The best time to enjoy surfing and wind surfing extends from June to August.

Fishing can be done in the waters surrounding the island. Some of the potential catch includes sharks, sailfish, yellowfin tuna and wahoo. The months from October to April are considered as the ideal time for deep sea fishing.

There are also facilities for golf, squash, tennis and badminton. The Belle Mare Plage set in an area of 150 hectares is one of the ideal places to play golf. Located along the east coast of the island, it has two 18 hole Championship Golf Courses.

Hiking, biking, horseback riding and mountain climbing are some of the other activities. For hiking, walking and climbing in the country, one can head towards Le Pouce, the Black River Gorges National Park, Montagne Lion and Macchabee Forest.

Spas are also very popular in Mauritius. Some of the places, where tourists can relax and rejuvenate themselves are Constance Le Prince Maurice Hotel, Constance Belle Mare Plage and Paradis Hotel and Golf Club.

Bird Watching is another activity in Mauritius, where visitors can witness some of the rarest species of birds, including the Pink Pigeon and the Echo Parakeet. Parasailing and sky diving are the other activities that can be done in this island country.