What makes this distant Indian Ocean island so popular with travelers from all over the world? Why are tours to Mauritius being sold so actively, and the share of those wishing to return there again and again is very impressive in the total tourist flow? The reason lies in the mild subtropical climate, and in all kinds of exotic, and in excellent conditions for snorkeling, diving and paragliding. And the nature of the island is also to blame, where you can admire the scenery during horseback riding or admire the sea by climbing a mountain steep.
History with geography
The green island sways on the waves of the Indian Ocean about 900 kilometers east of Madagascar. It was discovered in the 15th century by the Portuguese, and until then no man had set foot on Mauritius. Serving for several decades only as a dock for ships, the island was then settled by slaves from Madagascar and tobacco and cotton were grown on its lands.
Mauritius changed owners several times and went to the Dutch, then the French, then the British, until in 1968 it gained independence.
About the dodo bird
The most important legend that is told to all participants of tours to Mauritius is the story of the dodo bird. She could not fly and was an endemic species not found anywhere else on the planet. With the advent of Dutch sailors on the island, the dodo bird was exterminated and disappeared altogether in less than a hundred years. This was the reason to draw the attention of mankind to its involvement in the extinction of rare species of animals, and since then the dodo can only be seen on the coat of arms and on numerous souvenirs.
Briefly about the important
- The climate on the island is ideal for a beach holiday. In summer, there is almost no extreme heat here, and +30 on the thermometers is easily and pleasantly tolerated if you alternate sunbathing with swimming in the ocean. By the way, due to the location of the island in the southern hemisphere, summer here begins in December. In winter, it is quite cool and mercury columns can be fixed at the +10 mark. But this period only falls for a couple of weeks in July.
- The international airport, located 50 km from the capital of the state, Port Louis, receives tour participants to Mauritius every day. The travel time of a direct flight from Moscow is almost 12 hours. A comfortable flight is offered by UAE airlines with a transfer in Dubai.
- Departure from the country is accompanied by an airport tax of approximately $ 20 in local currency.
