Grand Port District

Grand Port Essentials

Grand Port serves as a historical and ecological hub on the southeast coast of Mauritius. This collection features the marine sanctuary of Blue Bay and the dramatic volcanic formations of Le Souffleur and Pont Naturel. Cultural landmarks include the colonial architecture of Mahébourg, the 19th-century H. Rault biscuit factory, and the site of the 1598 Dutch landing. For hikers, Lion Mountain and the Vallée de Ferney offer trails through indigenous forests and habitats for the endangered Mauritius kestrel.