Introducing The West
A world away from the shores of the north, Mauritius' western wonderland is the nation's most diverse coast. The bustling tourist hub of Flic en Flac may be an inauspicious welcome mat, but the treasures that lie just beyond will satisfy even the pickiest holidaymaker. A veritable swatch book of lush greens and light browns, the area of Black River has scalloping sandy bays that dimple the arable farmland. Development is rampant here as expats arrive in droves to build their dream villa amid sleepy fishing villages. Then, further on, the tic-tac-toes of Tamarin's shimmering salt flats perfectly reflect the beaming sun and soaring hills of fauna-filled Black River Gorges National Park. Next is bucolic Chamarel nestled in the highlands, followed by the last iteration of sky-reaching stone, Le Morne Brabant; an awesomely photogenic crag that caps the coastline's southern tip.
Activities in The West
Tamarin & Rivière Noire (Black River)
The large swath of beach-fringed land between Flic en Flac and Le Morne is known to most Mauritians as Rivière Noire (Black River).
Flic en Flac
As wonderful and whimsical as the name sounds, Flic en Flac isn't quite the picture of paradise you saw on your travel agent's website.
The West destination guides
La Gaulette
South of Black River, the mountains draw ever closer to the coast.
Hotels in The West
Budget Hotels & Hostels in The West
Guesthouses and B&Bs in The West
Apartments in The West
Le Morne Peninsula
Visible from much of southwestern Mauritius, the iconic Le Morne Brabant (556m) is a stunning rock crag from which this beautiful peninsula takes its name.
Need to know
Entertainment in The West
Black River Gorges National Park
Mauritius' sole national park is a wild expanse of rolling hills and thick forest covering roughly 2% of the island's surface.
Shopping in The West