Things to do in Grand Baie

No. 3 of Best Things to Do in Mauritius

Corail Helicopter Tours

Between the vast ocean and sky lies a travel experience that perfectly blends grandeur with romance—Corail Helicopter Tours, an aerial adventure offering a fresh perspective to explore the beauty of tropical seas. Whether you're a traveler seeking the perfect experience or a couple or family eager to create unforgettable memories, this journey opens a window to a "bird's-eye view" of paradise. The helicopter tourLow-altitude flightAs a core feature, it transports passengers across azure seas and skies, offering breathtaking aerial views of Earth's precious natural treasures. 360° panoramic viewThrough the helicopter's spacious observation windows, the coral reefs beneath the azure waters unfold like a painter's palette, offering a panoramic view of tropical fish swimming in a dynamic underwater masterpiece. Custom route designThe routes cover world-class marine protected areas, includingCoral reef core area,Hidden White Sand IslandandVolcanic coastlineEach route is planned with input from ecological experts to ensure a win-win for both scenery and environmental protection. Professional aerial tourThe aircraft is equipped with a multilingual commentary system, where the pilot serves as an "in-flight guide," introducing you to coral ecosystems, geological wonders, and local cultural stories.

No. 4 of Best Things to Do in Mauritius

Notre-Dame Auxiliatrice de Cap Malheureux

Notre-Dame Auxiliatrice de Cap Malheureux stands in the fishing village of Cap Malheureux on the northern tip of Mauritius. The small building with white walls and a red roof faces the azure Indian Ocean and is a highly popular spot for photos on postcards and travel brochures of Mauritius. Green lawns support the red roof, with the blue sea and a long coastline behind it. Standing next to the church, you can also look out over northern offshore islands like Coin de Mire. This Catholic church, built in the late 1930s, is small in scale. Its interior wooden structure is finely crafted, with pews painted in a red that echoes the roof, and a holy water font made from a giant seashell at the entrance that is quite ingenious.

No. 12 of Best Things to Do in Mauritius

Solar Sea Walk, Underseawalk Ltd

Solar Sea Walk, Underseawalk Ltdis a helmet-based underwater walking experience in the lagoon of Ile aux Cerfs, Mauritius, designed for visitors who want to see the underwater world up close but cannot swim and have no diving experience. This activity has been operating locally for many years. The floating platform and air supply equipment are solar-powered, and the air delivered into the helmet is clean. Participants wear a specialized oxygen-supplied helmet under the guidance of staff and walk slowly along the seabed to observe the surrounding fish, coral, and other marine life. Compared with traditional scuba diving, this experience has relatively low requirements for swimming skills, allowing visitors to breathe underwater and observe the marine environment through the helmet.

No. 16 of Best Things to Do in Mauritius

Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden

not far away. The lotus-shaped sculpture was designed by an artist in Mauritius. There is also a bust of the French naturalist Pierre Poivre, who introduced many unique plant species from around the world to Mauritius. This old gentleman is also a pioneer of Sino-French cultural exchanges. He has traveled to Qing China in the prosperous period and highly respects Chinese culture. In addition, there are Lienard obelisks, Smith artificial pools, and statues without names that can be quietly visited in the park. It takes about two hours to walk around the botanical garden. If you want to really understand the plants here, then put half a day here. After the visit, you can also visit the nearby Cane Sugar Museum. International Diplomacy This Royal Botanic Garden is not only an attraction, but also has a diplomatic function. Foreign guests from all over the world come here to visit, and many foreign leaders and dignitaries have planted friendship trees here.

Port Louis

Port Louis is the capital of Mauritius, as well as the country's largest city and an important economic center. It is located on the northwest coast of the island, backed by hills and facing a natural harbor. It was founded during the 18th-century French colonial period and continued to develop under British rule, long serving as the core of the island's trade, shipping, and administrative activities. It blends diverse cultural influences, serving as both a busy modern port city and a place that retains a multicultural urban landscape, making it an important window into the history and contemporary life of Mauritius.

Gabriel Island,Flat Island&Gunner's Quoin

The North Three Islands is the general name of the three islands, which are three isolated islands in the deep sea at the northern end of Mauritius, of which only one island can go ashore. Gabriel Island: romantic white sand beach This island is located on the north coast of Mauritius. It is famous for its white sand beaches. There are many birds of paradise on the island. It is a famous place for bird watching, photography and snorkeling. Ping Island is directly opposite Galbri Island, an environmental protection area, and the island can be hiked. The sea on Hirashima is turquoise and very clear. Gunner's Quoin: An ecological snorkeling spot with many coral reefs and tropical fish, it is a popular snorkeling spot for Europeans.

No. 18 of Best Things to Do in Mauritius

Skydive Mauritius

Mauritius is famous for its strategic location and pleasant climate. It is also a paradise for extreme sports and skydivers. Skydive Mauritius is a well-known local skydiving service organization, and can provide extreme skydiving challenges of 10,000 feet. There are professional instructors for training and guidance before boarding, and tandem skydiving instructors will accompany you throughout the air, allowing the experiencers to gain a safe and exciting skydiving experience. You can also choose a photographer to record this unforgettable process for collection and memory.

L'Aventure du Sucre

The Cane Sugar Museum was transformed from an old sugar factory after 3 years of renovation. The Sugar Museum shows the development of the small island of Mauritius, which has been closely related to the palm sugar industry for more than four centuries, and it also records the hard work of workers who have devoted their lives to the sugar industry. The museum consists of three parts - Eco Museum, Boutik Village and LeFangourin Restaurant. In addition, the museum does not forget to show people the process of sugar making through pictures and real machine tools. Eco-museum exhibition Some original sugar-making machines are displayed in the museum, showing visitors the birth and process of the sugar industry, the population development of Mauritius, as well as the sugar-making plants, the sugar-making process and the sugar market. . In Boutik Village, you can buy a variety of sugar-related souvenirs, and you can also taste 15 different flavors of sugar, with different colors of cane sugar layered in a glass bottle, like a solid cocktail hourglass , and, and only here, you can sip rum while tasting Mauritian sweets. After tasting the sweets at LeFangourin restaurant, visitors can go to LeFangourin restaurant to enjoy delicacies with Creole flavors and local flavors. Specially recommend the coffee here, they are different from other coffees and come with four flavors of sugar to choose from.

No. 15 of Best Things to Do in Mauritius

Citadelle (Fort Adelaide)

Citadelle (Fort Adelaide) is located in the center of the capital, Port Louis, and is the highest point in Port Louis. From the top, you can overlook Port Louis and the old racecourse, and clearly hear the melodic, chant-like prayers of the Muslim community. Diverse architecture The architecture at Citadelle (Fort Adelaide) is fascinating. Most of the structures here were built by the British, who constructed castles in various styles. The fortress on the hill is named Fort Adelaide and has a history of over 180 years. Like the Great Wall of China, every brick and tile was laid by human hands, though the area is much smaller than the Great Wall. Today, a few cannons remain mounted high, still exuding their former power. The fortress once fell into ruin after years of abandonment but was renovated in the 1990s. You can see the different charms it offers when viewing Citadelle (Fort Adelaide) from different angles. Panoramic views At Citadelle (Fort Adelaide), you can enjoy views in two directions. One side is dominated by mountains, where you can see the racecourse. The racing season runs from May to December each year. If you visit Citadelle (Fort Adelaide) on a Saturday afternoon, you might catch a race. The other side offers sea views, primarily of the harbor. On this side, you can see cannons and telescopes, which allow you to view the distant scenery up close. There are some small shops inside Citadelle (Fort Adelaide) where photography is prohibited. Items are also quite expensive, so shopping there is not recommended.

Mon Choisy Public Beach