Dolphin watching, west coast
Early-morning boat trips from the Tamarin and Black River area to see spinner and bottlenose dolphins.
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Flic en Flac
The sunny west coast, with a sunset every evening.
Who it is for
Families, sunset lovers and anyone travelling in winter (May to October), when the west is usually the driest and calmest coast.
Top things to do
- Watch the dolphins early in the morning in Tamarin bay, 20 minutes south.
- Walk the long public beach at sunset, when local families come for a picnic.
- Visit Casela Nature Parks with children: animals, ziplines and safari rides.
- Hike in Black River Gorges National Park, the island's big forest.
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South & Chamarel tour
Seven Coloured Earth, Chamarel waterfall, Black River Gorges viewpoints and the sacred lake of Grand Bassin, usually in one long day.
See tours & pricesWhere to eat
- The food vans along the beach road: noodles, briani and gato piment at local prices.
- Small Creole and seafood restaurants in the village, for grilled fish with rougaille.
- The restaurants of Cascavelle shopping centre, 10 minutes inland.
Where to stay
Apartments line the beach road in the village; bigger resorts are at Wolmar, at the south end of the beach, where it is quieter.
See hotels in Flic en FlacGetting there
About 1 hour by car or taxi from the airport. Buses link Flic en Flac with Port Louis and Quatre Bornes. Getting around Mauritius
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