The Red Roof Chapel is located in the town of Cap Malheureux at the northernmost tip of Mauritius and is the most famous cultural landmark in Mauritius. Due to a wedding of Hong Kong stars Jordan Chan and Cherrie Ying, the Red Roof Chapel has become a must-visit romantic spot for couples. Many newlyweds choose to spend their honeymoon and hold their weddings here, making it the most famous wedding chapel. This chapel, built by the French with a red roof, features exquisite carpentry and a holy water font modeled after a giant clam shell, which is also worth admiring. The chapel is by the sea, offering a panoramic view of blue skies, white clouds, turquoise sea, silver sand, green grass, and red tiles. The beautiful coastline attracts visitors to linger here.
Île aux Cerfs
Pristine and delicate white sandy beaches, wide and calm waters, pure blue sea, 'Paradise Islands', a must-visit in Mauritius! This is a paradise for water sports enthusiasts, with shallow waters extending hundreds of meters. Even if you are not a swimmer, you can still have close contact with the sea here. There are also three water sports to experience. Come and try it out!
Blue Bay is located in the southeast of Mauritius, near the airport. It is named for its seamless connection between the sky and the sea, creating a unified blue horizon. Blue Bay is also a public beach with vividly blue waters and a strong sense of color layering. The sand here is also relatively fine. On weekends, Mauritians often spend a leisurely day here with their families. You can float on the water in a glass-bottom boat, where the clear water allows you to see the colorful corals and schools of fish beneath the boat. If you're lucky, you might even spot a sea turtle. Blue Bay is also a snorkeling paradise, with shallow areas ranging from 2 to 4 meters deep, filled with large coral formations and schools of fish. The clear, layered waters make snorkeling here an unforgettable experience. On the beach, you can purchase services for boating, snorkeling, glass-bottom boat tours, and island excursions.
Dolphin Bay
Dolphin Bay is located in Tamarin, a small town on the west coast of Mauritius, surrounded by mountains and offering beautiful scenery. One of the greatest pleasures of going out to sea in Mauritius is watching dolphins. Mauritius is one of the best places in the world to get up close to bottlenose dolphins. To see dolphins, you must take a speedboat, which can turn or follow at the first sight of dolphins, allowing you to see them up close. Bottlenose dolphins are the most common type of dolphin. These gray little creatures live in warm waters and are named for their elongated snouts. They swim very fast; it is said that dolphins generally swim at speeds of 5 to 11 kilometers per hour, with a maximum speed of up to 35 kilometers per hour. However, if they maintain high speed, it can only last for a short time. Bottlenose dolphins breathe through the blowhole on top of their heads, so they need to surface every 5 to 8 minutes to breathe.
Seven Colored Earths
The Seven Colored Earths are soils of seven different colors, formed by chemical changes in volcanic lava after exposure to sunlight. This is a signature natural attraction of Mauritius, and almost a must-visit for tourists. The scenic area is located in the town of Chamarel in the southwestern mountains of Mauritius, within the Black River mountain range. Driving into the scenic area, you will pass by the Chamarel Waterfall, and after about three to four kilometers, you will see the naturally formed, wave-like undulating colorful mounds. This is a small enclosed park within the scenic area, and tickets are required for entry. In the center of the park is a fenced-off area of colorful soil, with viewing platforms on both sides of the hillside for overlooking and photography. The viewing platform on the left side also has a restaurant and a souvenir shop.
Casela Nature Park
Located on the west coast of Mauritius, the park is an excellent place to get close to nature and is a large wildlife park that fully showcases African charm. The park is home to a large number of birds, as well as rare giant tortoises and other animals. With the backdrop of African-style vegetation and scenery, it is known as a 'miniature Kenya.' One experience in Mauritius that you absolutely cannot miss is 'Walking with Lions' at Casela Nature Park. You can experience the thrill of walking side by side with the king of the jungle, accompanied by professionals, and even play together in streams and grasslands, reenacting a real-life 'Tarzan.' Afterwards, you will be awarded a bravery certificate as a souvenir.
The Natural Bridge is a giant black reef stone that has been naturally formed into a bridge by the impact of seawater. It spans the southern rocky coastline, with surging waves crashing in from the outside. The rolling seawater and the splashing waves resemble countless scattered white pearls. Standing at the edge of the rocks feels like standing at the 'tip of the wave,' which is very thrilling and indescribably exhilarating. Hurry up and set off!
Fort Adelaide
Fort Adelaide is located in the center of the capital city, Port Louis. From the top of the hill, you can overlook the entire city of Port Louis. The fortress on the hill is named Fort Adelaide, built between 1834 and 1840. The name of the fortress comes from the wife of the then British King William IV. The main purpose of its construction was to prevent the anti-slavery movements aimed at overthrowing the slave system at that time. The fortress had become a ruin due to long-term abandonment and was renovated in the 1990s.
Caudan Waterfront is a shopping center in Port Louis, featuring a variety of shops where you can buy clothing, skincare products, and local souvenirs. There is a L'Occitane store here with relatively affordable prices, but the most cost-effective items are postcards, which can be conveniently mailed from a nearby post office after writing. The center of the square has an area decorated with colorful umbrellas, a famous attraction where many tourists take photos. You can buy some crafts here as souvenirs, but be sure to bargain hard.
