Det beste i Grand Port

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.

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Blue Bay

This part of Mahébourg belongs to the most exclusive residential areas on the island, with a clean beach and excellent restaurants.

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Le Souffleur

The cliff is just exceptional when it's windy - a stream of water bursts out every time a wave splashes against it. No wind means no show.

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Lion Mountain

Lion Mountain is a mountain near Vieux Grand Port, Mauritius. It is so called because it resembles a sleeping lion.

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Domaine du Chasseur

The fascinating nature reserve allows nature-lovers to wander its 30 km of trails, which run through beautiful forests with rich wildlife.

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Vallée de Ferney

A 200-hectare forest conservation area and wildlife sanctuary protecting rare endemic species, including the Mauritius kestrel. It features a network of hiking trails through indigenous flora.