Mauritius is a volcanic island in the Indian Ocean, about 2,000 km east of Madagascar and 900 km east of Réunion. The island measures 65 km north to south and 45 km east to west — almost every beach is within a 90-minute drive of the airport.
Mauritius sits at 20° south latitude and 57° east longitude — just south of the Tropic of Capricorn. Geographically it belongs to the Mascarene Islands (with Réunion and Rodrigues) and to the African continent. The capital is Port Louis in the northwest; the international airport Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam is in the southeast near Mahébourg.
Lively coast with Grand Baie, Pereybere and Trou aux Biches. Best snorkeling lagoons, nightlife, many hotels.
Belle Mare, Trou d'Eau Douce, Île aux Cerfs. Long white sand beaches, calm, ideal for families and luxury resorts.
Le Bouchon, Riambel, Gris Gris. Wilder, more dramatic with cliffs — less reef but spectacular coastal walks.
Le Morne, Flic en Flac, Tamarin. Driest, sunniest region. Top spot for kitesurfing, sunsets and dolphin tours.
Highland plateau with Curepipe, Chamarel (seven-coloured earth), Black River Gorges. Hiking, culture, tea plantations.
The international airport is in the southeast. Typical drive times to the most popular beaches:
| SSR Airport | → Belle Mare (East) | 40 km | 50 min |
| SSR Airport | → Grand Baie (North) | 65 km | 75 min |
| SSR Airport | → Le Morne (Southwest) | 55 km | 70 min |
| SSR Airport | → Flic en Flac (West) | 50 km | 65 min |
| SSR Airport | → Port Louis (Capital) | 45 km | 55 min |
| SSR Airport | → Blue Bay (Southeast) | 6 km | 10 min |
Mauritius is an island in the Indian Ocean, about 2,000 km east of Madagascar and 900 km east of Réunion. Coordinates: 20° south latitude, 57° east longitude.
Yes, geographically Mauritius is part of the African continent. It belongs to the Mascarene Islands together with Réunion and Rodrigues.
The island is 65 km north to south and 45 km east to west, with a total area of 2,040 km². You can drive around it in one day.
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (SSR) is in the southeast of the island, near Mahébourg, about 45 km from Port Louis.