What is a vacation in distant and exotic Mauritius? Where is the best place to relax on the island? Here are the prices for holidays in 2021 (tours, tickets, hotels, food) and reviews of tourists.
Mauritius is a small island located in the western Indian Ocean and a popular resort that has been in the top 10 beach destinations for many years. Rest here cannot be called budgetary, but the comfort and unique nature invariably attracts tourists here.
A visa for Russians is not needed if the purpose of visiting the republic is tourism, and the period of stay does not exceed 60 days.
When is the high season in Mauritius
The climate on the island is tropical with dry winters and humid summers. The best time for a beach holiday in Mauritius is considered to be the period from November to April... At this time, the relative humidity rises to 80%, during the day + 30 ° С, at night + 25 ° С, the water in the ocean + 27 ° С.
From May to October, temperature indicators decrease: during the day +23 ... + 25 ° С, at night +16 ... + 18 ° С, water in the ocean + 23 ° С. June and July are considered uncomfortable for a beach holiday, when strong winds begin to blow on the island.
Weather in December, January and February
The high tourist season begins. During the day it is warm and humid + 30 ° С and above, +21 ... + 23 ° С at night. The water in the ocean is clear and warm + 28 ° С, except for periods when cyclones come. But even at this time, the reef ring encloses the coastal waters of the island. The greatest amount of precipitation in a year falls on February.
Holidays in Mauritius in the spring
In spring, the tropical heat subsides a little, and rest in Mauritius becomes extremely comfortable: + 30 ° C during the day, about + 22 ° C at night. The water temperature near the coast is +26 ... + 28 ° С. Cyclones come less and less. According to reviews, diving at this time is one of the best in the year, the visibility of the water in the ocean reaches 20 m.At the end of May, strong winds begin to blow, which can ruin a pleasant pastime on the beach.
Weather in June, July and August on the island
This period is considered the low tourist season. Only fishermen and surfers will be able to appreciate the rest at this time - strong winds form the necessary wave, and large fish flock to the shores of the island. Daytime +24 ... + 26 ° С, at night +16 ... + 18 ° С, little rain, very windy. Ocean currents intensify, and even the reef ring can no longer provide sufficient visibility of coastal waters. In July, all temperature indicators reach their minimum values: +23 ... + 25 ° С during the day, +16 ... + 18 ° С at night. Water + 23 ° С.
Autumn weather
The beginning of the calendar autumn - the driest period on the island, comes the local spring. At this time in Mauritius, people are resting, avoiding strong heat. During the day + 27 ° С, at night it is still cool +16 ... + 18 ° С. Water + 23 ° С. Winds periodically rage, but gradually subside by the end of October. November is considered a transitional month from a cool dry winter to a hot, humid summer, so sunny weather can easily be replaced by heavy rainfall and gusty winds. But in general, November, according to reviews, is a comfortable month for a beach holiday in Mauritius: during the day + 30 ° С, at night + 20 ° С, the water is warm and clear + 25 ° С.
Where is the best place to relax in Mauritius
The island is small in size, it can be crossed by car in just 1.5-2 hours. Getting anywhere in Mauritius is easy, so when choosing a place to stay, you should not get attached to certain attractions.
Northern part The islands are mostly flat, there are popular sandy beaches, reliably sheltered from the winds, and the capital is the city of Port Louis. According to tourists' reviews, this is a crowded and comfortable region for recreation with restaurants, good hotels, affordable guesthouses and night discos. In this part of Mauritius, it is better to settle for beach lovers and nightlife.
South part the island is rocky, with small beaches and cozy coves. Local hotels are secluded, and there is little entertainment. This part of the island is popular with couples of all ages and surfers.
On the west interesting sights are located - the Kasela nature reserve, the waterfall and the seven-colored Chamarel dunes. The west coast is believed to be the hottest. The windiest part is eastern the coast of the island, it is better to go here for those who seek tranquility and solitude.
Prices for holidays in Mauritius in 2021
Let's talk a little about what are the prices for holidays in Mauritius in 2021.
Flight to the island, to put it mildly, an expensive pleasure. The cheapest flights from Moscow cost from 45 thousand rubles per person (in both directions). To fly to Rodriguez (owned by the republic) is much more expensive - from 58 thousand rubles. We recommend looking for tickets on the search engines Aviasales and Skyscanner - so you will find the best ones. Read also the instructions on how to search for cheap flights correctly.
Food. Eating in an inexpensive restaurant will cost from $ 4 to $ 9 per person, in mid-range restaurants a dinner for two with alcohol will cost about $ 20-40.
Hotels, villas, apartments. If you have planned a vacation in Mauritius during the high season, it is better to book in advance - interesting offers are quickly sorted out. We recommend searching for a hotel on Roomguru.ru, it finds the best price. According to reviews, apartments and villas are in the greatest demand - it is most convenient to book this accommodation on the popular Airbnb.ru service. Living is not too expensive: a one-bedroom apartment by the sea can be rented from $ 19 per day, a double standard in a 3 * hotel - from $ 26. You can relax in Mauritius and chic: prices for a room in a 4 * hotel start from $ 70, in a 5 * hotel - from $ 200.
Prices for tours to Mauritius - 2021
Considering the high prices for air tickets to Mauritius, it is more profitable for those who are flying on a short vacation to purchase tickets - they are quite cheap. For example, in the high season of 2021, last minute tours can be purchased from just 145 thousand rubles for two with a flight from Moscow (7 nights). Tours for 11 nights cost from 180 thousand rubles, for 14 nights - from 195 thousand. All inclusive is usually more expensive by about 18-20 thousand rubles.
Interested exclusively in 5-star all-inclusive hotels? Such tours cost from 230 thousand rubles for 7 nights, from 310 thousand - for 11 nights and from 360 - for 14 nights. But sometimes you can find better deals.
How to buy a hot tour? Compare prices of all popular tour operators and choose the best option using Level.Travel and Travelata services. We also recommend that you study the 7 rules of online search for cheap tours.
What to do while on holiday in Mauritius
Mauritius is the ideal destination for a variety of activities. water sports: Popular surfing, kiting, snorkeling, diving, parasailing, kayaking, underwater walks, deep-sea hunting and fishing. There are also traditional entertainment for most resorts - cycling, horse riding, golf, tennis, parachuting.
November to May lasts hunting season on marine predators, the largest of which are blue marlin, tuna and barracuda. The waters of the northern and southwestern coasts of the island are recognized as the most "fishy". According to local rules, the organizers of fishing keep all the big catch for themselves, a tourist-fisherman can rely only on small fish like dorado.
Lovers of excursions will be able to visit the extinct Trou aux Cerfs volcano, the famous seven-color dunes chamarel, waterfalls and the Pamplemousse botanical garden, the monuments of Port Louis and much more.
Holidays with children in Mauritius
Visas are not needed, but a long flight (more than 10 hours) and high prices for vacations in Mauritius do not contribute to the popularity of this destination among vacationers with children. Although there are such opportunities. For family vacations, windless beaches of the north and west coasts... There are comfortable 4 * and 5 * hotels with children's clubs and adapted menus. From entertainment - La Vanille Park with giant turtles, where you can ride, Pamplemousse Botanical Garden and Casela Park, where you can feed young lion cubs.
Reviews and advice of tourists
Judging by the reviews, the main contingent of vacationers in Mauritius is wealthy sports youth and married couples eager for relaxation. All hotels on the island are distinguished by decent service, so tourists recommend paying attention not to the number of stars, but to the description of the beach - sometimes there are large stones and fragments of coral. Accommodation is most expensive in December and January - at this time Europeans come here to relax.
Taxi rides are expensive, but the island has a well-developed bus service, there is a scooter and car rental. Traffic on the island is not for beginners - left-hand, there are many narrow serpentine roads.
Local cuisine is a mixture of Indian, French and British cuisine. However, you should not expect any special culinary delights, the traditional dish is rice and curry. According to reviews, while vacationing in Mauritius, it is worth trying smoked marlin and the heart of a palm tree, however, finding a place on the island where they cook deliciously is not so easy.
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