Belle Mare boasts the island's finest beach and famed cobalt blue sea

LUX* Belle Mare

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For those who love seaside relaxation, Belle Mare is surely the jewel in Mauritius’ crown. Here, among miles and miles of pristine white sands, the lost arts of beach combing, swimming, and sunbathing are revived to the utmost. If you would escape from the hustle and bustle of the “real world,” then Belle Mare is your daydream come true. In addition to lounging for hours on beach beds--drinking tropical drinks and ordering gourmet hors d’oeuvres to their hearts’ content--visitors can also explore Belle Mare for innumerable adventures in nature. Once home to the mythical Dodo bird, rare birds and incredible tropical blooms continue to delight at Belle Mare’s Souillac Garden and Casela Bird Park. Those who embark upon the vigorous hike to Tamarind Waterfalls will find a 240-meter-high cascade that plunges dramatically over seven steps. Swimming at the base of this natural marvel is an unforgettable experience.

When you tire of enjoying all the fun in the sun that Belle Mare’s many luxury resorts have to offer, interests may turn toward chartering a boat from Trou d’eau Douce to navigate the longest river in Mauritius. At its end, one can bathe beneath a waterfall that pours from the river into the sea. Driving along the coastal road up to picturesque Pointe du Diable is another lovely journey. From there one overlooks charming Vieux Grand Port, the ruins of Mauritius’ original settlement. An easy hike from this point to the top of Lion Mountain offers an otherworldly view of the Belle Mare countryside and the cerulean lagoon that surrounds it.

Deep sea fishing is another popular pastime in Belle Mare’s waters, where tuna, mako, and marlin abound. But if you prefer golf, enjoy one of the region’s many championship courses. No matter whether you like gentle hikes, sailing, or underwater adventures, don’t miss the chance to tour Belle La Maison Creole Eureka, a lovely French mansion built in 1830. There, at least one hundred windows stand open to the sea breezes and aromatic French garden. The historic residence helps you see how luxury, splendor, and opulence have long been the theme of this sensuous island enclave. So if what you seek is to return to a time of gentility, grace, and aesthetic perfection, then you must visit Belle Mare--the pride of Mauritius.