Blue Bay, MauritiusAI generated

Blue Bay

Mauritius · South Coast · 3 m

Short description of Blue Bay

Mauritius’s quieter southeast and southern coast combines unspoiled landscapes, nature reserves and historic towns. Blue Bay is known for its protected marine park, with colorful coral gardens and a rich underwater world. Offshore from Mahébourg, Île aux Aigrettes is a nature reserve where rare endemic species, including the pink pigeon, are protected. Inland, La Vanille Nature Park is home to Aldabra giant tortoises. Rochester Falls and the rugged coast of Gris Gris, with its striking Roche Qui Pleure rock formation, reveal the wilder side of the island. Historic Mahébourg preserves the region’s maritime heritage through its museum and colonial character.

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Recommended length of stay

Minimum1 day
Optimal2 days
Maximum3 days

Travel seasons at a glance

Best time to visit: June – October

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All highlights and sightsBeta

  1. Blue Bay Marine Park snorkeling
  2. Blue Bay Beach
  3. Île aux Aigrettes nature reserve(Day trip)
  4. Pointe d'Esny Beach
  5. Mahébourg historic town & waterfront(Day trip)
  6. Mahébourg Naval Museum(Day trip)
  7. Mahébourg Market(Day trip)
  8. Île des Deux Cocos boat trip
  9. Lion Mountain(Day trip)
  10. Ferney Valley nature reserve(Day trip)
  11. La Cambuse Beach(Day trip)
  12. La Vanille Nature Park tortoises & crocodiles(Day trip)
  13. Rochester Falls(Day trip)
  14. Gris Gris & Roche Qui Pleure coastline(Day trip)

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