Places To Visit In Grand Baie

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Here are the top 6 places to visit in Grand Baie

Situated in the Mauritian district of Rivière du Rempart, Grand Baie (also known as Grand Bay) is a very popular tropical island retreat that serves as one of the top tourist destinations in the country. Like almost any other place in Mauritius, Grand Baie also has plenty of history attached to it.

Once known as De Bogt Zonder Eylandt (meaning ‘The Bay Without an End’) during colonization by the Dutch, Grand Baie, despite having a different name now, is still quite reminiscent of its Dutch traditions, customs and lifestyle. One of the most popular tourist destinations in the country, Grand Baie has everything you could possibly ask for to indulge in the perfect beach holiday.

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Once little more than a barely-known coastal village, today, Grand Baie has become one of the most popular tourist hotspots in the country, and offering everything from miles and miles of white sandy beaches, to adventure activities like snorkelling and scuba diving, to a vibrant nightlife and upmarket shopping centres, Grand Baie is every bit the perfect beach holiday destination in Mauritius.

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Unanimously crowned by locals and tourists alike as one of the best beaches in Mauritius (and with the number of beaches the country has, that's saying something), the La Cuvette beach is the best beach you could visit on a trip to Grand Baie.

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The other important beach in Grand Baie is the Grand Bay public beach, which is the most well-known tourist beach in the area. Despite being one of the shortest beaches in the entire country, Grand Bay's popularity has always been at its peak, owing mainly due to it being one of the few beaches offering every tourist activity under the sun.

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  • Fancy a Game at the Casino?
Most cities in Mauritius are home to swanky casinos, and Grand Baie is no exception. The most popular casino in town is the Senator Club Grand Bay Casino, which is one of the best places you can visit to unwind and try your hand at getting lucky! Housing an adjacent bar-cum-restaurant that serves local delicacies and beverages at reasonable rates, the casino is one of the top places to hang out and have fun after a long day at the beach.
  • Shopping in Grand Baie
Grand Baie is renowned for being a shopaholic's paradise and the vast number of people thronging Sunset Boulevard at any given point of the day can easily attest to that fact. The Sunset Boulevard is a shopping complex located in the heart of the city, and is one of the busiest shopping districts in the town, closely beating the Grand Baie Bazaar. No matter what you're looking for, it souvenirs to take back home for your friends and family, beachwear for the rest of your vacation, jewellery, shoes to even high-fashion clothing, Sunset Boulevard has it all.

The entire complex is littered with eateries and restaurants, so you can drop in for a quick bite if you want to take a break from doing all that heavy-duty shopping! 

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How to reach

The easiest way to get to Grand Baie is by hitching a ride down the M2 freeway, which will take you to your destination in Grand Baie from Port Louis in a record time of 40 minutes only.

1. Grand Baie Beach

Grand Baie Beach

1 out of 6 places to visit in Grand Baie

Located in the town of Grand Baie, the Grand Baie Beach is one of the shortest beaches in the North Bay of Mauritius. There are numerous tour operators and tourist shops in the area along with the accommodation facilities of all standards. During the peak season, Grand Baie witnesses a massive footfall and for an apparent reason, the entire area is planned to maintain the touristy vibe. There are public places like Sunset Boulevard and Dodo Square which exemplify the tourist inclination in Grand Baie.

2. Grand Baie La Croisette

Grand Baie La Croisette

2 out of 6 places to visit in Grand Baie

Servicing its customers since October 2012, the Grand Baie La Croisette is exceptionally designed over an area of 50000 square metres harbouring all the activity zones including a residential and office space, movie theatre, shopping mall and sports and recreational centres. The 5000 square metres of space is allocated alone for leisure activities taking place in the multi-functional public esplanade which hosts several events throughout the year. Parking lots with a capacity of 1200 make it convenient for the tourists and locals to enjoy hassle-free traffic management.

3. Solar Sea Walk

Solar Sea Walk
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3 out of 6 places to visit in Grand Baie

Mauritius is rightly known for its pristine sapphire blue coloured beaches, with golden sands, and how can one not talk about the luxury resorts that provide a heavenly view of the vast Indian Ocean. You could either spend your day lazying around on the beach or in your hotel room, you could even take part in various beachside activities and water sports the island has to offer.

4. La Cuvette Beach

La Cuvette Beach
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4 out of 6 places to visit in Grand Baie

Situated on the north-west coast of Mauritius, the La Cuvette beach is close to the famous tourist town of Grand Baie, and plenty of tourists who stay in Grand Baie pop over to the La Cuvette beach to spend a lazy day soaking in the sun. More often than not, you will find locals of the area gathered on the beach, either for picnics or to spend a while by the ocean. The absence of coral reefs coupled with its clear waters adds an aesthetic touch to its beauty. Although there aren't any underwater activities that take place here, tourists are allowed to swim.

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5. Pereybere Beach

Pereybere Beach

5 out of 6 places to visit in Grand Baie

Located on the northern side of Mauritius, Pereybere beach is one of the most famous beaches near Grand Baie, with plenty of decent, affordable hotels and resorts lining the beach and the area around it. Stretching 150 meters, Pereybere is a family-friendly beach that's safe for swimming given that it's quite crowded most of the time. Apart from this, the beach is a hub for adventure sports like windsurfing and parasailing. You can also go kayaking or rent a catamaran, and go deep-sea fishing. The best time to visit the beach is from 9 AM to 12 PM and 2 PM to 5 PM. Although topless sunbathing is allowed, nudity is prohibited since the beach isn't a private space.

6. Mont Choisy Beach

Mont Choisy Beach
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6 out of 6 places to visit in Grand Baie

Located on the north-western coast of Mauritius, the Mont Choisy beach is a haven for anyone who wants to experience a quiet beach time. Despite being right next to one of the most commercialized cities of Mauritius - Grand Baie - the Mont Choisy beach is almost a remote beach, lined by rows of trees along the coastline.

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