Cheap Flights to Mauritius (MRU)

Beaches

Mauritius has a host of pristine beaches where can spend your days lounging, surfing, kayaking or swimming. Tamarin is a black sand beach which offers ideal conditions for surfing. La Cuvette Beach Grand Bay is a small picturesque beach where visitors can avoid crowds. The conditions here are favorable for yachting and sailing. Flic en Flac Beach is among the longest and most charming beaches of the country. The coral reef and lagoon nearby make it a tranquil place to visit during sunsets and snorkel.

Blue Penny Museum

The Blue Penny Museum is an art and history museum, it is also the first venue to house vintage stamps Mauritius. The museum is located at the Caudan Waterfront in Port Louis. Founded by the Mauritius Commercial Bank, the museum opened its doors in 2001. The vast collection includes the rare 1847 Blue Penny and Red Penny stamps. The collection focusses on the maritime explorations conducted in the Indian Ocean, overview of the 3 colonial periods and history of postal services in the country.

Eureka

Eureka is a Creole mansion built in the 1830s, it is located in Moka. The elegant building is an outstanding example of tropical construction, wherein the interior is kept cool in the hot weather. The extremely well preserved former plantation house has beautifully landscaped gardens. The Ravin waterfall is a mere 15-minute walk from the estate. Eureka is a museum today, housing vintage furniture, and antique maps imported by the French East India Company.