The south coast of Mauritius is less developed than other areas and boasts spectacular scenery. Travelling around the south of the island visitors will be struck by the natural beauty of the landscape, where small villages are interspersed with sugar cane and tea plantations, areas of woodland and unspoilt beaches.

Due to the nature of the landscape, many of the hotels of the south coast of the island are fairly secluded, making them an ideal choice for those who favour a quiet location. The sea can be a little rough on this coastline and the beaches more rugged than elsewhere on the island, but the majority of hotels are set on a sheltered stretch of the lagoon with safe sea swimming.

Just inland from the south coast is the Black River Gorges National Park – an expansive area of rolling hills and dense forest. Boasting plentiful hiking trails, spectacular waterfalls and endangered flora and fauna, the national park is one of the most popular places on the island to visit. On the western edge of the national park is the mountain hamlet of Chamarel, home to the famous Seven Coloured Sands and Rhumerie de Chamarel, two of the most iconic attractions in Mauritius and well worth a visit.

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