Introducing Grand Baie
Grand Baie was once called De Bogt Zonder Eyndt (Bay Without End) by the Dutch in the 17th century. Now frequently referred to as a resort and famous for its nightlife, Grand Baie is actually a surprisingly cosmopolitan and classy town, and although it’s the centre of northern Mauritius’ tourism industry, it can hardly be written off as a mere resort. Indeed, its beach is mediocre and its eponymous bay crowded with fishing boats. But despite this, many people prefer to eat, shop and go out in Grand Baie itself for the variety and quality on offer, and make day trips instead to the surrounding villages to enjoy good beaches.
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Granted it’s popular, but Grand Baie is not a bad place to base yourself. It’s the main departure point for cruises to the northern islands. Public transport connections are also good and there’s a wide choice of accommodation from cheap apartments to top-notch luxury resorts.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: Which coast has the most
by LoneRunner 14 September 2011
Riaan ! Welcome to Mauritius ! Grand Baie is indeed the Cote d'Azur of Mauritius but still ! Its a good area with no hassle like Patpong…
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Which coast has the most
by Riaan0001 11 September 2011
Hi! Me, my wife and our 2 yr old daughter would like to visit Mauritius in December for a week (with some hotel package deal). I want…
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RE: Hotel For Honeymoon
by Shona 31 August 2011
Hello varun, thanks for the link to lions. My apologies, I was out of date. We went in 1996 and there were no lions there then. I see…
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