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Mauritius Tourist Attraction: East
Introduction
The East Coas of Mauritius t is the region that has witnessed most rapid tourist development in the last 10 years. Apart from the private bungalows that were built there since the 1920's or so, the East coast was left wild for many years.
The first two modern hotels were built there in the 70's; they remained on their own for approx 10 years until the promoters, local and international understood the great potential of the longest and nicest beach of "Belle Mare."
Contrarily to other coasts of Mauritius, the important villages of the East are relatively far from the shore. When residing on the East coast it is essential to rent a car to discover the island
The eastern part of Mauritius is as blessed with natural beauty and exotic beaches as its northern neighbor. The major tourist attraction of eastern Mauritius are:
- Ile aux cerfs (deer island)
- Trou d'eau Douce
- Belle mare beach(attractions of eastern region)
Ile Aux Cerfs (deer island)
It is a small heavenly island at the East coast which can be reached by boats from Pointe Maurice. Striking for splendid white sand and lagoons with water in all blue tones, it is emerging as one of the hottest tourist destination. Water sports offers and a restaurant are available. One meets wild living deer at raids over the island. Ile aux Cerfs is one of the most beautiful places in the Indian Ocean.
Trou d'eau Douce
Trou d'eau Douce is like most coastal regions, a weekend and summer resort for those who own beach cottages, but it is also a fishermen's village. Trou d'eau Douce remained the remote coastal village despite the emergence of hotels nearby. The houses are modest but well kept and are generally hidden behind as much trees and plants as it is possible to grow in the tiny surfaces of their gardens.
The people of the surrounding regions have moved in and now the village is quite animated at some times of the day. One can see Mauritians and tourists of all kinds all happy with the smile that strongly contributes to the good reputation of Mauritian hospitality
Belle Mare
It is white sandy beach with a deep lagoon at the east coast. The tourism centre extends to Trou d'Eau Douce.