| A beautiful island full of serene and exotic beaches, | | | | advanced centers and are easily accessible. The |
| the land of surf and sun - this is Mauritius. Welcome to | | | | Northern part of Mauritius has numerous short and long |
| this beach escape destination which is also known for | | | | range dives. In your dives you get to know much |
| its wide range of water sports and adventure sports. | | | | about marine fauna like fish species, lobsters, turtles |
| No doubt it is a small island paradise but it has a lot to | | | | and crabs. Different forms of corals like large fan |
| offer to keen travelers. | | | | corals, flat corals and soft corals add to exquisite |
| Apart from its gorgeous beaches it offers so much | | | | experience. Popular dive sites include Blue Bay, Le |
| variety in adventure sports and water sports. If you | | | | Sirius Wreck, Purple Cave, Colorado and Roches |
| are a lover of those adrenaline rushes then this article | | | | Zozo. |
| will feed you with every detail about adventure and | | | | Short range dives: |
| water sports in Mauritius. Big mountains, deep gorges | | | | Some of the world famous and extremely beautiful |
| and fabulous ravines offer many adventure sports in | | | | short range dives include dive at Old Rocks(10-21m), |
| Mauritius like trekking, mountain biking, hiking and | | | | Grand Baie and Pereybere Aquarium (8-14m), Merville |
| sea-kayaking. | | | | Patches (12-15m), Coral Garden (17-19m), Black Forest |
| Trekking in Mauritius: | | | | (40m), Whale Rock (30-40m) and Anchor |
| To explore the deep hidden beauty of this island, you | | | | (12-20m).You can find green coral bushes up to 1 |
| need to go on trekking. It will surely be a delight to | | | | meter high and samples of rare black coral. You can |
| every nature lover. The most famous place for | | | | also go for night dives at many dives spots. |
| trekking is the Black River Gorges National Park. It | | | | Windsurfing: |
| offers you one of the best trekking opportunities, | | | | Windsurfing is very popular with adventure tourists. |
| spread over an area of more than 6,754 hectares. | | | | Mauritius provides almost perfect conditions of water |
| This is the most suitable way to come across various | | | | to get the adrenaline rush in surfing. The Bay of |
| endemic birds like the pink pigeon and the Mauritius | | | | Tamarin is top spot in entire Mauritius where waves |
| Echo Parakeet. | | | | reach up to 6 feet. Other famous surfing spots include |
| Macchabée-Black River track is another | | | | the Le Morne and One-Eye's and Baie du Cap. |
| challenging track. It leads from Petrin, through the | | | | Sailing: |
| Macchabée forest and down to the end of the | | | | Water sports in Mauritius also include sailing. The |
| riverside track at the kiosk below Plateau Remousse. | | | | conditions in Mauritius are suitable for sailing. Exploring |
| Some other treks include Black River Peak track, | | | | the island on a sailing cruise has become famous |
| Cascade Cinq Cents Pieds track. | | | | worldwide. Grand Baie is the main centre for yachting. |
| Mountain biking: | | | | Various beach resorts arrange for sailing excursions |
| Another way to enjoy your stay in Mauritius is | | | | for the tourists. |
| mountain biking in Mauritius. Few famous lush green | | | | Parasailing: |
| rides include: Chamarel Ride which is an easy ride of 1 | | | | You take off from a pontoon anchored in the middle |
| hour, around the area of Chamarel Seven Coloured | | | | of the sea then a speedboat pulls you until you have |
| Earths. It is surrounded by sugarcane and pine apple | | | | gathered enough speed and altitude. This is ultimate |
| fields. Other scenic routes include Chamarel Down Hill, | | | | way to enjoy your holiday. In this sport you get to see |
| a ride on the South coast. Here you will see big strong | | | | a bird's eye view of your surroundings. |
| waves washing the beaches. | | | | Sea Kayaking: |
| Diving: | | | | It is another option in adventure sports to enjoy the |
| This beautiful island is surrounded by exotic spots for | | | | beauty of this pearl of Indian Ocean. The best way for |
| scuba diving. There is a continuous stretch of coral | | | | this sport is kayaking from St Antoine towards Ile |
| reefs around the island which makes diving a | | | | d'Ambre, an islet off the North East coast of Mauritius. |
| memorable experience. Currently there are 23 diving | | | | At the west coast you can visit Tamarin, here you |
| centres in Mauritius, registered with the Mauritius Scuba | | | | have the opportunity to see spinner dolphins. Warwick |
| Diving Association (MSDA). Mascareignes | | | | bay is another destination for kayaking. |
| Plongées or Neptune Diving Centre are most | | | | |