2-week plans Β· ποΈ Slow & beachy
Slow & beachy
Lagoons, beaches, sunsets and good food, with only gentle outings and never more than one drive a day.
π₯ People who came to rest, read and swim.
- Mornings on the beach, afternoons at the villa.
- Short drives (mostly under 30 minutes).
- One boat day and one 'far' beach day for variety.
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1 Arrival
π up to 5 min- π All day Land at SSR airport (south-east), pick up the rental car and drive to the villa (β 1 h via the M1/M2 and Cascavelle, or the slower coast road). Shopping at a supermarket in Cascavelle or Black River on the way.
- π Evening ποΈ La Preneuse beach & Martello Tower Β· 1β2 h Β· 5 min from the villa Sunset over Le Morne from La Preneuse beach, a few minutes' walk from the villa.
- π Evening π The Bay Β· 1.5β2 h Β· 5 min from the villa A sundowner with your feet in the sand at The Bay.
- π Evening π Roots Spirits (La Preneuse) Β· 1.5β2 h Β· 5 min from the villa Easy first dinner within walking distance.
π‘ Mauritius is 3 h ahead of Geneva in winter: stay up until the evening.
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2 Flic en Flac
π up to 25 min- βοΈ Morning ποΈ Flic en Flac beach Β· 2β4 h Β· 25 min from the villa A long, shaded beach day.
- π Midday π Ah Youn (Flic en Flac) Β· 1β1.5 h Β· 25 min from the villa Cheap and delicious noodles for lunch.
- π Evening ποΈ La Preneuse beach & Martello Tower Β· 1β2 h Β· 5 min from the villa Sunset back home.
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3 Le Morne beach
π up to 25 min- π All day ποΈ Le Morne public beach Β· 2β5 h Β· 25 min from the villa Turquoise lagoon under the mountain.
- π Midday π Emba Filao Β· 1.5β2 h Β· 25 min from the villa Grilled fish at Emba Filao, feet in the sand.
- π Evening π Ti Karaye Β· 1.5β2 h Β· 5 min from the villa Modern Mauritian dinner.
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4 Dolphins & villa
π up to 5 min- βοΈ Morning β΅ Swimming with dolphins off Tamarin Β· 2β3 h Β· 5 min from the villa Dolphins at dawn from the bay.
- π€οΈ Afternoon Villa and pool.
- π Evening π La Bonne Chute Β· 1.5β2 h Β· 5 min from the villa Dinner in the garden.
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5 Chamarel, gently
π up to 30 min- βοΈ Morning πΏ Chamarel Seven Coloured Earth & waterfall Β· 1.5β2.5 h Β· 30 min from the villa Coloured earth and waterfall.
- π Midday π Le Chamarel Restaurant Β· 1.5β2 h Β· 25 min from the villa Long lunch with a view.
- π€οΈ Afternoon π Rhumerie de Chamarel (distillery & tasting) Β· 1β2 h Β· 25 min from the villa Rum tasting (someone else drives).
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6 Catamaran
π up to 5 min- π All day β΅ Catamaran to Γle aux BΓ©nitiers & Crystal Rock Β· 5β7 h Β· 5 min from the villa Crystal Rock and Γle aux BΓ©nitiers.
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7 Villa day
π up to 5 min- π All day Massage at the villa or a spa in Tamarin.
- π€οΈ Afternoon ποΈ Tamarin salt pans Β· 15 min β 30 min Β· 5 min from the villa A short walk to the salt pans.
- π Evening π Moon Bar'k (floating bar) Β· 1.5β2 h Β· 5 min from the villa Sunset aperitif on the floating bar in Tamarin Bay (book).
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8 Blue Bay
π up to 1 h 15- βοΈ Morning π€Ώ Blue Bay Marine Park by glass-bottom boat Β· 2β3 h Β· 1 h 15 from the villa Glass-bottom boat over the coral.
- π€οΈ Afternoon ποΈ Blue Bay beach Β· 3β5 h Β· 1 h 15 from the villa Beach afternoon.
- π Evening Drive back before dark (β 1 h 15).
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9 Villa & tower
π up to 5 min- βοΈ Morning Lazy morning.
- π€οΈ Afternoon ποΈ Martello Tower museum Β· 45 min β 1 h Β· 5 min from the villa The Martello Tower.
- π Evening π Ousaporn Thai Β· 1.5β2 h Β· 5 min from the villa Thai dinner.
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10 Northern beaches
π up to 1 h 15- βοΈ Morning ποΈ Trou aux Biches & Pointe aux Piments Β· 2β4 h Β· 1 h 10 from the villa Calm lagoon and snorkelling.
- π€οΈ Afternoon ποΈ Mont Choisy beach Β· 2β4 h Β· 1 h 10 from the villa Casuarina shade at Mont Choisy.
- π Evening ποΈ Cap Malheureux red-roofed church Β· 15 min β 30 min Β· 1 h 15 from the villa Sunset at Cap Malheureux.
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11 Γle aux Cerfs
π up to 1 h 30- π All day β΅ Γle aux Cerfs & the Grande RiviΓ¨re Sud-Est waterfall Β· 5β7 h Β· 1 h 30 from the villa Speedboat to the island and the waterfall (early start).
- π€οΈ Afternoon ποΈ Belle Mare beach Β· 3β5 h Β· 1 h 25 from the villa Or a quieter afternoon at Belle Mare.
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12 Le Morne sunset ride
π up to 25 min- βοΈ Morning ποΈ Le Morne public beach Β· 2β5 h Β· 25 min from the villa Beach morning.
- π Evening πͺ Horse riding on the beach at Le Morne Β· 1.5β2.5 h Β· 25 min from the villa Sunset horse ride on the beach.
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13 Gardens & tasting
π up to 1 h 05- βοΈ Morning πΏ Pamplemousses botanical garden Β· 1.5β2.5 h Β· 1 h 00 from the villa The botanical garden.
- π Midday ποΈ ChΓ’teau de Labourdonnais Β· 2β3 h Β· 1 h 05 from the villa ChΓ’teau, orchards and rum tasting.
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14 Departure
π up to 1 h 15- βοΈ Morning Pack, return the villa keys, last swim at La Preneuse.
- π Midday ποΈ La Cambuse beach Β· 1β2 h Β· 1 h 15 from the villa Leave with a margin (β 1 h 10 to the airport). La Cambuse beach is 5 minutes from the terminal for a last look at the sea.
- π€οΈ Afternoon Return the car and check in (be at the airport 3 h before an international flight).