A beautiful tropical paradise, 1,200 miles off the east coast of Africa and the Seychelles, Mauritius is an island that fulfill every visitor's dream of glorious white sand beaches and swaying coconut palms. Mauritius is a land of surprising contrasts, from mountain peaks and fields of sugar cane to the magnificent beaches and shimmering waters of the Indian Ocean where a host of water sports can be enjoyed.
The cultural blend of African, Asian and European heritage add to the island's natural beauty and charm. The Republic of Mauritius also includes the barely populated Agalega Islands and the Cargados Carajos Shoals, as well as Rodrigues (population 35,000). The capital, Port Louis, is situated on the west coast of the island, and has a population of approximately 136,000.
A direct flight from Paris to Mauritius takes on average 12 hours; 4 hours from Johannesburg; 6 hours from Perth; 10 hours from Melbourne / Sydney and 6 hours from Singapore.
The land is fairly flat, with the lush and greens of our mountain chains of Moka, Black River, Grand Port and Plaine des Papayes adding interest to the topography of the island. The highest peak of Mauritius is Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire, at 828m above sea level.
The coastal regions are relatively dry, with an average temperature of 30°C in summer and 25°C in winter, ideal for the cultivation of sugarcane.
Gracing the covers of numerous holiday magazines are pictures of crystal clear waters and white sand. And we owe the calmness and clarity of our beautiful sandy beaches to the almost continuous barrier reefs surrounding the island.
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