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.
The Mauritian seaside village of Flic en Flac is located in the district of Black River on the western coast of the island, about 15 kilometres south of the capital, Port Louis. What was once a small fishing village has developed into one of the country’s premier tourist areas. Its glorious golden-sand beach is the longest on the island and is lined with casuarina trees, luxury hotels, as well as some lovely little tourist shops, excellent restaurants and laid-back beach bars, where visitors can sit back, relax, and indulge in a delicious fruity cocktail. Flic en Flac is blessed with a wonderful crystal-clear lagoon which is protected by the surrounding coral reefs, providing an excellent spot for swimming, scuba diving and snorkelling. If you are seeking a relaxing retreat in an idyllic island setting, look no further than the picturesque village of Flic en Flac.
