Experience the Best Trip Ever of the Grand Port District, Mahebourg
Mahebourg is the old colonial capital of Mauritius located on the south western part of the island. It is considered the main city of the Grand Port District with plenty of things to do and structures built with colonial and Creole architecture. Mahebourg also features different lodges and hotels surrounded by the city's slow-paced life with the beautiful Lion Mountain as the backdrop.
Best Time to Visit
Weather wise, as for most of the area attractions to see in Mahebourg are done outdoor, visitors must go in the months best for ideal weather. These are the months of June, July, August and September. Festival spectators must also take note of the main celebrations happening in Mahebourg like the Fire Walking Festival which is a Tamil ceremony that happens between December and February. It is a ceremony where penitents go to the temple and walk barefoot on burning coal. Another important time in Mahebourg is the Holi Festival where coloured water and powder are thrown on each other as a sign of wishing one a good fortune.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Mahebourg features beautiful cobble stone waterfront, market place, bazaar, beautiful beaches and nature sceneries. One can also visit historical sites like the Notre Dame Des Anges built in 1849 and has a butter colored tower that dominates this town's skyline. For visitors who want to deeply know the town's history and origin, one can visit the National History Museum that contains fascinating early maps of the island, archives, photographs, and skeleton of old species lived in the island many years ago. Mentioning the Mahebourg accommodation’s for visitors who will be staying for nights and days, the Nativ Lodge & Spa is a place for those who wants a tranquil environment situated at the banks of Riviere la Chaux. This lodge offers a minimalist and contemporary design rooms fully equipped with fan, desk, bathroom and shower. Nature and sports activity lovers will surely enjoy staying at the 4-star Preskil Beach Resort Beach that offers wide array of sea activities, fitness center and sports facilities.