Balaclava is a seaside village located along the picturesque northern coast of Mauritius. This little beach town is known for its typical Mauritian beauty - white-sand beaches, dazzling azure waters, and an array of luxurious resorts. Lounge on a deck chair, soak up the sun, treat yourself to a luxurious spa day, or take one of the renowned sunset cruises. Active types will enjoy the chance to go swimming, snorkelling, and diving. There are several interesting sites to see, including the Mauritius Aquarium, where visitors can see whitetip reef sharks, hawksbill turtles, and numerous tropical fish species; the fascinating L'Aventure du Sucre Museum; and the enthralling Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden or Pamplemousses Botanical Garden, filled with exotic plants and animals.
Once a sleepy little fishing village, Grand Baie (Grand Bay) has developed into a thriving tourist town on the north coast of the island of Mauritius. This popular resort serves as a convenient base for travellers exploring the rest of the island, offering a number of designer boutiques, fine restaurants, beach bars and nightclubs. Aside from relaxing on the exquisite white-sand beaches of the bay, visitors can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities including swimming, scuba diving, sailing, water-skiing, deep-sea fishing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, parasailing and even submarine excursions. A spectacular range of marine animals inhabits the crystal-clear waters here.
