Living in La Preneuse: the coast between Tamarin and Black River
La Preneuse has no town centre: a quiet beach, a Martello tower, a dry climate, and daily life in Tamarin or Cascavelle.
Northern Islets of Mauritius: Coin de Mire, Flat Island and Gabriel Island
Coin de Mire, Flat Island, Gabriel Island, Round Island: where you can land, what you see, and how to go from Grand Baie.
Big Game Fishing in Mauritius: Marlin Season, Costs and Rules
Marlin, tuna and wahoo: when to go, where boats leave from, what a day at sea costs and what the law says for recreational anglers.
Living in Flic en Flac: the west coast beach town day to day
You need a car, noise depends on the street and the climate is dry: daily life in Flic en Flac compared with Tamarin and Albion.
Mauritius Mangroves: Where to See Them and Why They Protect the Coast
Two mangrove species, a few hundred hectares on the east and south-east coasts: where to see Mauritius’s mangroves, what they do and what the law bans.
Living in Trou aux Biches and Mont Choisy: Daily Life on the Beach Coast
Trou aux Biches and Mont Choisy day to day: public beaches, the northern climate, healthcare, schools, driving and property pointers before you choose.
Mauritian Flying Fox: The Endemic Fruit Bat at the Heart of the Cull Debate
The Mauritian flying fox is an Endangered fruit bat that disperses native forest seeds but raids orchards. Facts, figures and non-lethal options.
Direct flights from Europe to Mauritius: airlines, routes and flight time
The European cities with non-stop flights to Mauritius, the airlines, the 2026 frequencies and the flight time from Paris.
La Vanille Nature Park: Crocodiles, Giant Tortoises and Visitor Guide
Nile crocodiles, Aldabra giant tortoises, opening hours, ticket prices and practical tips for visiting La Vanille Nature Park in the south of Mauritius.
Living in Pointe aux Piments and Balaclava: a Quiet North-West Coast
Pointe aux Piments and Balaclava: a residential coast between Port Louis and Grand Baie. Daily life, climate, healthcare, buying and how it compares with nearby areas.
Stonefish, Sea Urchins, Jellyfish: Lagoon Dangers in Mauritius and What to Do
Stonefish, sea urchins, jellyfish and coral: what can hurt you in Mauritius’s lagoon, the first aid to know and the number to call.
Importing a Car to Mauritius: Duties, Conditions and Who Pays Less
Excise of 45% to 100% and 15% VAT on an imported car, a permit before shipping a used one: Customs rates and the regimes that cut the bill.
Septic Tank or Sewer in Mauritius: What to Check Before You Buy or Rent
Public sewer or septic tank in Mauritius: what the law requires, which documents to ask the seller for and what to check before buying or renting a house.
Tenant Insurance in Mauritius: Who Pays for Fire or Water Damage?
The Civil Code presumes a tenant is liable for fire and damage. Who pays, what tenant insurance covers and the Sicom excesses.
Flatshare in Mauritius: finding a room, what it costs and what the lease says
A furnished room costs Rs 15,000 to Rs 20,000 a month in the listings checked. Prices, where to look, sub-letting and the lease in Mauritius.
Scuba Diving in Mauritius: Best Dive Sites, Levels and Season
Mauritius dive sites by area and level, the best season, certification courses and what to ask a dive centre before you book.
How Much Does a Holiday Villa in Mauritius Cost per Week?
What a holiday villa in Mauritius costs per week: agent price ranges, the season month by month, the tourist fee and the licence to check.
Living in Quatre Bornes and Rose Hill: the plateau’s town pair, metro included
Quatre Bornes and Rose Hill: over 160,000 residents, plateau weather, a metro station in each town and special buying rules for foreigners.
Geckos in Mauritius: the 4 endemic day geckos and where to see them
Four endemic day geckos live on mainland Mauritius: two in gardens, two in forest. Where to see them, and how to visit Île aux Aigrettes.
Living in Cap Malheureux: the quiet far north between Grand Baie and Grand Gaube
Cap Malheureux is a fishing village ten minutes from Grand Baie. Daily life, wind, health, buying and how it compares with its neighbours.
Renting in Mauritius Without a Local Guarantor: What Landlords Accept Instead
Without a local guarantor, a Mauritian landlord looks at your income, bank statements and immigration status. The documents to gather and what the law says.
Are There Sharks in Mauritius? Species and the Real Risk to Swimmers
Sharks live around Mauritius, but the risk to swimmers in the lagoon is very low. Species, incident record and practical precautions.
Living in Cascavelle and Medine: the west coast’s growing Smart City hub
Hospital, schools, mall and new-build homes: what Medine’s Smart City means for living or buying in Cascavelle.
History of Mauritius: from Arab navigators to the Republic
The history of Mauritius in key dates: an uninhabited island, Dutch settlement, Isle de France, British rule, indentured labour, independence in 1968 and the Republic in 1992 – and what it still shapes today.
Pamplemousses Botanical Garden: What You Actually See, and How to Visit
Opening hours, prices and a visitor’s guide to the Pamplemousses botanical garden: giant water lilies, palms, the spice corner, history and rules.