Why Visit Mauritius?

Mauritius is among one of the islands of the world that is known for its spectacular beauty. It is situated on the South Western side of Indian Ocean. It is among one of the favorite places of tourists because of its pleasant tropical climate. Its modern lifestyle, exotic and beautiful beaches and developed economy have always managed to attract a large number of local and international tourists. The tourists’ attractions in this island also become popular because of contemporary infrastructure and transportation facilities. All these things demand a visit to this island. There are some other attractions that can stimulate you to visit this place and answering the question that why should you visit Mauritius. Here I am going to describe some attractions that will provide you a solid reason to visit Mauritius.

Historical Attractions

Along with the contemporary buildings and infrastructure, there is a historical side of Mauritius. The historical sites include Balaclava ruins and Dutch ruins at Vieux Grand Port represent medieval history of this magnificent island. Another historical place in Mauritius is ruins of European settlements and some other testimonials of that period. It feels quite different as well as pleasant to visit the historical places of Mauritius.

Glorious Beaches

Beaches in Mauritius are one of the most glorious beaches of the world. It is a great experience to see the beaches having white sands and blue sparkling waters. These beaches have all the facilities and a large number of tourists’ attractions and activities. Here you can enjoy the experience of water skiing, sailing, swimming; surfing, boating and more interestingly you can do fishing. These beaches also serve as a picnic place where you can enjoy your holidays with your friends and family. Beaches are also very popular among the visitors as they provide an ideal location to take sunbath. Another attraction is to see the marine life from these beaches. Some most popular and famous beaches are:

• Belle Mare
• Grand Bay
• Blue Bay
• Flic and Flac
• Le Morne
• Tamarin

Wildlife Destinations

Mauritius is also very popular for its wildlife destinations. These destinations provide you the opportunity to see the wildlife found in this region as well as some very rare species of some animals.  Moreover, you can also have a chance to see the marine life by going underwater in submersibles. The most famous and popular wildlife parks in Mauritius are:

• Black River Gorges National Park
• lle aux Aigrettes
• La Vanille Crocodiles Park
• Domaine du Chasseur

Religious Buildings

The religious buildings include the biggest Hindu temple of this island named Triolet Shivala which has been dedicated to Gods Shiva Vishnu, Krishna, Brahma and Ganesha. Other pilgrimage sites are Pere Laval shrine and Lake Bassin.

These are some of the attractions that attract a large number of tourists to this beautiful and stunning island. One can enjoy being there with one’s family and friends.