The major strengths of travel to Mauritius

The beautiful city of Port Louis

Paradise of the Indian Ocean, Mauritius has two advantages. First, Mauritius is relatively large, which is the guarantee of a rich and active stay. But most importantly, if Maurice has many a treasure, it is its people. Fruit of a mosaic of cultures that are mixed to the Mauritians are not only beautiful but also extremely nice. Ever interested, always interesting, Mauritians are open, generous and happy! Aware of the beneficial aspect of tourism on the economy, the population love discuss with Westerners, so as to discover their traditions. Where you go, you will be always well received! The island is surrounded by a multitude of hotels of luxury for the wealthy, real parks comprising all the services and activities. But it is possible to stay for a price moderate in small structures as the food is really not expensive in remaining good quality in the villages. Your days hold time: with a beautiful blue sky, enjoy water 28 ° C, while more cloudy or even rainy days you will go to the meeting of the inhabitants and admire the forests and inland waterfalls. Finally, for lovers of sliding, know that surfing is practiced in Mauritius, particularly in tamarind, and found an exceptional level on the Kite-Surf scene, with excellent conditions in terms of wind and space.

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The various seasons of Mauritius

The beauty of Mauritius

The climate of Mauritius is of tropical type, as in all the islands of the Indian Ocean, the seasons are reversed from the northern hemisphere. The tropical winter, from May to November, is more cool and dry, with the predominance of the trade winds with a temperature of 24°C average

From December to April, the summer is hot, even if the Sun is never hot and sometimes rainy, especially on the central plateau. The hottest, but also the wettest season stands at temperatures between 25°C and 35°C.

Between January and March are some risks of Cyclone. On the coast, temperatures are higher than those of the Interior (4°C more).

The West and North are generally warmer and less doused the East and South. During the winter, the nights are cooler than the days (3 to 4°C less). The sun sets early and very fast: pm on average.

In fact, the island is pleasant to attend throughout the year, with two periods very pomp, the first from April to June, the second from September to December. More specifically, the best season for surfing is between June and August, while the large fishing provides the finest catch between October and April.

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Deer Island

Relax in Mauritius

Deer Island is one of the tours not to be missed during your stay excursions! Victim of its success, it attracts so many tourists: it is home to beautiful beaches of white sand, where turquoise waters dotted with black rocks await you. Visit the beautiful island of the lagoon of sweet water hole, to take a boat from advanced Maurice. The ideal to Deer Island is to leave by Catamaran. Arriving there, excursions are organized to the Grande River South is where you'll not miss to see magnificent waterfalls. The visit of the cascades to link knowledge with others of the excursion. The beaches are worth the detour. Don't forget your swimsuit! Then, for lunch, you will enjoy composed salads accompanied by delicious grilled fish (such as smoked marlin) served on board. You want to live a moment of the most romantic stay in Mauritius, but you don't know if your stay in Deer Island is what needs you: then please more! This small island is one of the essential steps in youth married in wedding trip. Deer Island has become the main attraction of the country.

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Circuit in Mauritius

The statue of Shiva in Mauritius

In the middle of the Indian Ocean, Mauritius is a small independent entity to which the small island Rodrigue is linked. Mauritius is one of the terrestrial Paradise to which it dreams of escape, especially in winter, when there temperatures exceed 30 degrees. And no risk of stifling heat, beaches always remain within reasonable distance in view of the small size of the island. Volcanoes of Mauritius are turned off: is always climbing in hiking to the extinct craters, as the hole at the deer. After the heights, it descends to the level of the sea, to the magnificent beaches of the island: these are protected by a coral reef, enclosing transparent water and hot as it cannot only in dream: to verify directly the Trou aux Biches beach this time. Capital and main city of the island, Port-Louis is a diverse city in the image of the various populations that coexist in harmony on the whole of the territory of Mauritius.

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Nosy Be, dream destination

Nosy Komba

Nosy Be: During the months of August to November with a peak season in September and October, in the waters of Nosy Be, Madagascar, see humpback whales.

The observation of whales also called "whale watching" will allow you to admire these wonders of nature on their breeding site. Climate and navigation conditions are excellent in this period, thus facilitating the observation and identification of whales, each this year in large numbers around Nosy Be. Free lectures on cetaceans, and especially on humpback whales are organized in different hotels or on the beach of Madirokely and Ambatoloaka to the southwest of NosyBe

Nosy Komba: Minutes of Hell-City (capital of Nosy Bé) is Nosy Komba which means island lemurs. You can admire the embroidery sewn by the women of the village, the craft with his sculptures and other decorative objects. As its name indicates, Nosy Komba is home to lemurs which are protected by the local Fady (taboo local) which regarded as sacred, and kept away from hunters. With a few bananas you will get original photos. Nosy Komba is home to beautiful beaches where it is possible to swimming. You can also visit the Summit of the island, at 622 metres. Many hotels and bungalows are available on the island.

Nosy Tanikely: Situated to the South of Nosy Be is Nosy Tanikely which means the small island land, it is the most visited island of Nosy Be. As a marine reserve, it is one of the most beautiful sites of scuba diving in the region, with corals, turtles, marine and various fish high in color. Tanikely is home to a beautiful beach of white sand ideal for picnicking. Providers organize transportation and lunch. At the top of the island is a lighthouse which dates from 1908, panoramic beautiful view in perspective…

Nosy Sakatia: off the coast of the western coast of Nosy Be is Sakatia, quiet and small island. Sakatia houses a superb dive site. Its appeal lies especially in the forest trails, where you will discover wild orchids, bats, chameleons and other species of flora and fauna. Sakatia is accessible by boat or canoe, count area 5 minutes from crossing. Possibility of accommodation on site.

Nosy Iranja: The beautiful Nosy Iranja, Turtle Island lies to the southwest of Nosy Be, beyond the Bay of the Russians. In reality it consists of two islands, connected by a Bank of white sand, the second (inhabited) island is accessible at low tide and is home to a hotel.

Nosy Mitsio: 55 km to the North-East of Nosy Be, Mitsio brings together a diverse archipelago, composed by small beautiful islands. Flakes of white sand of Nosy Tsarabanjina, impressive basalt of Nosy Antaly training you will discover the secrets of Mitsio. They are however the underwater funds who won the palme and the happiness of the divers. While the Grand Mitsio, the largest of the Islands, offers enough space for it devoted him several days of exploration on foot.

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Nosy Be, dream destination

The beautiful beach of Nosy Iranja

If the history of Nosy Be is also rich it is probably in its particular geography that it must. Located in one of the ends of the current of the monsoon, true shipping route to the India and Asia, the configuration of the Bay of Ampasindava in fact one of the safest anchorages of the Indian Ocean, sheltered of the trade winds and cyclones. The region of Nosy Be was naturally predisposed to be a zone of contact among civilizations, religions, cultures, trade flows and trafficking of all kinds, including slavery. Only a strategic error of General Gallieni in 1896 was Ambavatoby Bay became the major port in the North of Madagascar, the construction of Diego-Suarez is already begun at the time of the annexation of the rest of Madagascar. If the jewellery in gold are reserved to members da Royal family, silver bracelets are widespread. They are smelted from old pieces of 5 Francs silver and they are responsible for beneficial powers in a ritual ceremony. Some of the pieces of silver to the King in thanks are used to make chains of 3 to 4 metres in length, used to close the coffins of princes.

In the past, the Sakalava were used to put their valuables in an urn of chipped stone. She was then buried near da box, for the values from the neighbouring looters or hackers, so was the insecurity of that time. The manual skills takes a prominent place in the Nosybéen crafts. Carpenters build canoes on their single memory and experience, like the Embroiderers of sheets. Wood and cocos processing gives a stunning finished product. Every year for 16 years, Nosy Be lives in the hectic pace of the Donia festival. After the traditional Carnival opening, the Malagasy artists, but also those of all the Indian Ocean, move on stage. Salegy and Sega enfièvrent the crowd throughout the night.

As in the rest of Madagascar, the basis of the Sakalava culture is the cult of the ancestors. Mpanjaka (Princes Régnants) are prominently in this worship, since once died and buried in a Royal Tomb, they continue to influence the world of the living in being consulted in ritual ceremonies.

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Nosy Be, dream destination

Nosy Be, dream destination

Located in the Northwest of Madagascar, Nosy Be, island paradise, rich in flora and fauna. Promised land of divers, with a huge forest of coral reefs. The island covers 321 km2, it is Madagascar tourism showcase, a dream destination that is home to many white sand beaches.

Then, feel more, come and spend holiday in Nosy Bé

The splendour of the tropical sun quickly get Tan with his 345 days of Sun per year. Surrounded by beautiful small islands, Nosy-Be is a land of dreams and adventure without equal. Nosy Be, where economic activity is more oriented towards tourism, it progresses at a speed positive thanks among other to the opening of the sky at the regional and international levels. It is surrounded by archipelago of islets, tourists dream destination, the top time is the order of the day. Nosy Be also known as the perfume island is a volcanic island with beautiful beach with a coconut. It is an enchanting island that famous people around the world spend days of vacation. Hotels, restaurants, bungalows, diving centres, multiply on the island to provide a maximum of services. There are many "clubs" nautical offering excursions, fishing in the wholesale and boat cruises. It is also possible to rent cars, motorcycles, VTT… to explore the Interior of Nosy Be, with or without a guide. "Special" or collective taxis are also available.

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