Trou d’Eau Douce

Introducing Trou d’Eau Douce

‘Sweet water hole’ is the major crossroads on the east coast and its unwitting tourism capital as a result. It’s a thoroughly lovely place, large and rambling along a wonderful bit of coast and just a short boat journey away from the massively popular Île aux Cerfs, a favoured weekend picnic excursion for Mauritians. Indeed, as soon as you get to the town centre you’ll have ‘Île aux Cerfs?’ shouted at you by hopeful touts who line the road. Despite this, the town makes a great base for exploring the east coast, with plenty of good accommodation and eating options. The town beach is lovely, although the bay is busy with fishing and speedboats, so be aware. It’s pretty much a one-road town, with almost everything strung out along the coast-hugging Royal Rd. The centre is marked by a church, near which you’ll find the post office, police station and a small petrol station.

Last updated: Feb 17, 2009