Climate
The climate in Mauritius is tropical marine, hot, with abundant moisture brought by trade winds from the ocean. Summer (from November to April) is hot and humid: +25 °C at night, +30 °C and above during the day, humidity reaches 80%. Winter (from May to October) is cooler and drier: +17 °C at night, +23 °C during the day. The water temperature all year round is +22…+26 °C.
The coolest and most unfavorable periods for recreation in Mauritius are June and July. Despite the comfortable daytime temperature of +20…+25 °C, strong winds are blowing. But the weather in August-September will suit those who do not like extreme heat.
Beaches
All beaches on the island are sandy, maintained in perfect condition: every day they are cleaned of debris, coral fragments and algae. For guaranteed safety of feet in Mauritius, as in any country “with corals”, it is recommended to go into the water in beach slippers (for the most part this applies to wild beaches). The level of insolation on the island is very high even on cloudy days (the proximity to the equator affects), therefore, sunscreens with high SPF are strongly recommended for use. Plus, of course, do not forget about sunglasses and hats.The place Flick-en-Flack is very popular with the Mauritians themselves for a reason: the beaches there are beautiful, and the Kazela Bird Park Nature reserve is located nearby. Tamarina Bay has a completely different “profile”: it is the wildest and most pristine on the coast, and because of the strong waves it is a “tidbit” for surfers.
In the east of the island is the beach of Belle Mar with deep lagoons and calm waters. Pereyber Beach in the southwest is considered the most “party” on the island. In the southern part of the island, the hilly coast gives way to Trois-d beach’The island, stretched by a wide strip of the finest sand for 11 km.
Hotels
There is no “star” hotel classification system in the country — the categories are defined conditionally, in accordance with the standards of the Swiss Hotel Association, but they meet the highest demands. Even in bungalows and small inexpensive studios, the living conditions are very comfortable.
As a rule, hotels are divided into categories Super Deluxe, Deluxe, Superior. When choosing a location, you should familiarize yourself with a specific list of services provided.
Cuisine and restaurants of Mauritius
The local cuisine is a kind of mixture of Indian, French and English, thus reflecting the history of Mauritius. Its basis is rice and curry.
Hotel restaurants usually provide a very varied buffet. In addition, there are “named” restaurants of famous chefs on the island — Alan Ducasse and Vineta Batia. A local cocktail of coconut milk with rum and a slice of lime is also good.
Local culinary delights: “millionaire’s salad” from the heart of a palm tree, smoked fillet of blue marlin, “samussa” — triangular pies stuffed with vegetables and meat, fried in oil, Green Island Mauritian white rum and Mauritian Phoenix beer, Blue Merlin and Black Eagle.
10% of the total order amount is usually left for tea.
Spa and Thalasso in Mauritius
Professional spa centers are available in all 5* and almost all 4* hotels, the cost of services in them starts from 150 EUR. Mostly European and Asian brands are represented on the island, but many centers, in addition to the standard set of procedures, offer a bunch of Ayurveda and yoga. And even specially prescribe specialists-Hindus.