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Overview

Grand Baie is a seaside village found in Mauritius. It is also known as Grand Bay. It is a major tourist destination in the country. It is known for its variety of water sports including water skiing, sailing, windsurfing, and swimming. It also offers a variety of restaurants and fashion and craft shops. Here are some of the reasons why you must visit Brand Baie.

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FAQs about Grand Baie

Where is Grand Baie Mauritius? Grand Baie is located in Riviere dud Rempart. This is in the northwestern part of Mauritius. It is between Trou aux Biches and Pereybere villages. It is about 25 km north of Mauritiu’s capital city, Port Louis. Its latitude is -20.008920. The longitude is 57.581635.

Activities to do at Grand Baie; Tourists enjoy a variety of activities at Grand Baie. They enjoy sunbathing or just lying on the white sandy beaches. They enjoy water sports such as windsurfing, dividing, sailing, and swimming. You can also enjoy shopping in fashion and craft shops.

Which is the best time to visit Grand Baie? The best time to visit Grand Baie is between May and October. During this season, the weather is comfortable for most activities. Rain during the wet season may limit your activities in the coastal village.

How to get to Grand Baie? Visitors enter Mauritius via the international airport. A drive from the airport to Grand Baie takes about 1.5 hours. From Port Louis, it takes about 30 minutes to reach there. Your tour operator will take care of transfers from the airport to the village. It is also easy to access it from other cities within the country.

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Some interesting facts about Grand Baie

White-sandy beaches
Grand Baie is popular for its stunning beaches. Grand Bay Public Beach is one of the most popular beaches in this coastal village. It is located in the center of the village. It has a small area for water activities. It is a great spot for viewing the village. But its water may not be as clear. This is because of the high traffic of boats inside the bay. La Cuvette Beach is another great option. It is close to the Royal Palm Hotel. It is clear of corals and rocks. While it is quite small, it is very intimate.

Along the beaches, the village has many lagoons. These are shallow water bodies that are safe for many water activities. Tourists enjoy sailing, swimming, and windsurfing. You can explore underwater life via an underwater scooter or underwater excursion. Other common water sports are deep-sea fishing and diving. But you can choose to enjoy sunbathing and relaxing on white sandy beaches.

Lively restaurants and resorts
Brand Baie is now a top destination in Africa. This is because of its lively restaurants and resorts. These accommodations are popular for great cuisine, an eye for design, heavenly island living, and fun activities. Some of the best hotels in Grand Baie, Mauritius are Lax, Royal Palm, and Ocean Villas among others.

Fashion and craft shops
Grand Baie is also popular for its fashion and craft shops. Some of these shops have been in operation for the past 50 years. Along with these shops are global boutiques and modern shopping centers. This makes the village a perfect location for shopping for souvenirs, textiles, clothing, and jewelry.

Climate
Grand Baie enjoys a tropical climate. Temperatures range between 25 and 31 degrees Celsius. The coastal village experiences two seasons. The wet season is between November and April. The weather is usually warm but rain may interfere with some beach activities. The dry season is between May and October. The weather is comfortable for most of the beach activities.

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