Grand Baie Vs Flic En Flac?

Hey!

So I think in short it depends on what kind of person you are.

My partner and I moved to Mauritius on a premium visa a couple months ago.

To begin with we were looking in the North after reading a lot about how great it is online.

However after being there a month we decided it wasn't really right for us. We are very active people and like to go on hikes /bike rides etc, and also enjoy good scenery: mountains, jungles etc.

We found that the North around grand Bay was very flat, without a huge amount to do in the immediate vicinity off the water (or out of the bars). In my opinion the North is perfect for a holiday, or for a relaxed time in general.

We decided to get an air bnb in tamarin (near flic en flac) for a couple days, jumped on the bus to port Louis and then on to tamarin. We arranged some property viewings and also took some time to talk around and take In the area.

It is a lot more mountainous and scenic than the north, with more immediate access to nature spots (black river Gorge national Park and others).

This means more to do in terms of hiking /cycling/exploring.  Especially if you don't drive, it's better to be in cycling distance of these places rather than in the North where its a half day bus journey.

So in summary, from my recent experience, it depends on you.

- The North = chill, beaches, shopping, bars, restaurants and boats

- The West = active, mountains, surfing, hiking, national park, smaller and less access to big malls.

I'm sure some people who have been here longer may disagree but that's just my take.

Feel free to get in touch, we have a house in black river and are always happy to meet new people!

- @joshintheuk