| Grand Bay is the main resort of Mauritius. It is only | | | | many tortoises in the area, can be found the ruins of |
| twenty kilometres away from the capital Port Louis | | | | the old Balaclava estate. Visitors will be able to see |
| and situated in the North. | | | | the sea walls, whose initial foundations were laid |
| Grand Bay also happens to be the area where | | | | down by Maha de Labourdonnais. |
| Mauritians head for when they want a fun filled night. | | | | The Triolet Shivala is the longest village on the island, |
| There are many restaurants, bars and trendy night | | | | Triolet offers an opportunity to visit the biggest |
| clubs. Grand Bay is indeed a very popular attraction. | | | | Hindu temple, the Maheswarnath, first built in 1819 in |
| At night, it becomes truly alive and activity does not | | | | honour of the Gods Shiva, Krishna, Vishnu, Muruga, |
| die down under the early hours of the morning. It | | | | Brahma and Ganesha. |
| was the first area of the island to fully experience | | | | The Orchards are where you discover a large variety |
| the tourist boom. | | | | of tropical fruit trees, colourful and perfumed exotic |
| Grand Bay or as the French say it Grand Bay is the | | | | flowers. Trips on mountain bikes or hiking are possible. |
| main resort on the island and welcomes guests from | | | | Apart from the busy Christmas to New Year period, |
| all over the world. It is a safe place for swimming, | | | | Mauritius doesnt really have a high or low season. The |
| sailing, windsurfing, water skiing and big game fishing. | | | | Mauritian winter occur from July to September, when |
| It is the one must see beach village. | | | | daytime temperatures drop from sticky to balmy. |
| Grand Bay has host activities available from shopping | | | | With less rain and humidity, this is one of the choicest |
| for crafts and clothing in the exclusive boutiques and | | | | times to visit but can be a little chilly in the evening. |
| luxury duty free shops. | | | | The hottest period is from January to April, when |
| Catch a helicopter for an excursion along the coast | | | | the long days are hot and humid and is the cyclone |
| or get onto a boat for a trip into the deep seas to | | | | season with extra heavy rains. |
| Coin de Mire, Ile Plate and Ile Ronde. | | | | December through March is the best time for diving, |
| Places to visit include the wonderful Pereybere public | | | | when the waters are at their clearest; June through |
| beach. It is popular because of its shopping facilities, | | | | August is best for surfing. |
| restaurants and pubs. | | | | October through April is excellent for big game |
| Balaclava Ruins a few metres away from Baie aux | | | | fishing, when the large predators feed close to shore. |
| Tortues, which 17th century sailors named after the | | | | |