The island of Mauritius is the biggest island of the island nation of Republic of Mauritius. It is located in the Indian Ocean off the coast of the African continent and is about 900 kilometers east of Madagascar.

Mauritius is renowned for its natural unspoiled beauty and ecology tour. Famous American author Mark Twain once described Mauritius was made first and then heaven, and that heaven was copied after Mauritius. This quote may have been a little over exaggerated, but the island is undeniably a leisure paradise!

Mauritius is a popular summer get away for European travelers. If you like blue sea, Grand Bay is a place you should really not miss out. Take a ride on a glass bottomed boat for marine life sightseeing out in the ocean. Grand Bay is also the centre of nightlife in Mauritius with lots of restaurants, bars and discos. Diving in Mauritius is popular too especially at the Cathedral, which is located off the Flic en Flac on the western coast of Mauritius. Another popular spot for diving and snorkeling is the Blue Bay at Port Louis. You can also climb Le Pouce for a spectacular 360 degrees view of Port Louis, the capital and the largest city of Mauritius. If you like water sports, head to Grand Baie for adrenaline surging activities such as parasailing, sailing, wind surfing, water skiing and many more.

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