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Village in Rivière du Rempart District, Mauritius
Photo: mwanasimba from La Réunion, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Grand Bay (Grand-Baie) is a city in Mauritius.
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The wonderful Pereybere public beach is popular because of its shopping facilities, restaurants and pubs.
Château de Labourdonnais
Discover a large variety of tropical fruit trees, and colourful and perfumed exotic flowers. Trips on mountain bikes or hiking are possible.
Diving and seabed walking activities. Many agents downtown are just reseller for them, going directly is cheaper. They make you hold bread, which attracts flocks of fish.
This small public beach is clean, and secure with the coast guard next to it. White sand, lawn with food and juice vendors. Not too many boats, so you can swim great lengths.
Self-catering can be a cheap option. Super U is a huge supermarket by Mauritius standards. Fruits, vegetables, packaged food, drinks, and ready-to-take-out hot food such as grilled chicken.
Small fish restaurant/bar with an atmosphere.
Set on a private peninsula, occupying an historical site with viewa over the northern islands. The hotel rooms, duplexes and family apartments either border on a series of small inlets or are scattered amongst the shady trees. In the heart of the gardens is an ancient banyan tree where the Wellness Centre is accessed by a flight of steps leading into the branches where the massage cabins are situated. Pirate-themed kid's club in an old lighthouse.
Affordable rooms starting from 20 eur/night.
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A four star resort in the center of grand bay
Self catering villa with private pool, kiosk and garden and 24hours security. 2 mins from the beach.
A 5 star boutique hotel located at the north end of Grand Bay.
Grand Baie is small enough that you can walk anywhere. Walking along the coast is especially pleasant.
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