Mauritius is an island country located in the Indian Ocean, approximately 900 km east of the African continent. It is situated in the southeast of Africa, east of Madagascar, with its capital being Port Louis. The official languages are English, French and Creole. Mauritius is famous with its beaches, lagoons and reefs. It is also known for its cultural diversity, which is influenced by different cultures such as African, Indian, Chinese, and European.

Mauritius has important tourist attractions listed on the UNESCO World Heritage Site, such as Le Morne Brabant Mountain and Aapravasi Ghat. With its beautiful nature, historical structures, rich cultural heritage, delicious cuisine and hospitable people, Mauritius is a well-known holiday destination. The local cuisine is also rich and delicious, with seafood, spicy dishes, and Creole cuisine being popular in Mauritius.

TRANSPORT

Mauritius has an easily accessible airport for tourists, and Turkish Airlines provides direct flights from Istanbul to Mauritius.

BEST TİME TO VİSİT MAURİTİUS

Due to its tropical climate, Mauritius can be visited all year round. There are two seasons on the island: a summer climate between November and April and a winter climate between June and September. The latter has an average temperature of 25°C, with a dry and not too hot climate. January and March are also a good time to visit, but the weather can be hotter and more humid during this period. There may be more rainfall on the island during these months, but the rains are usually short-lived tropical showers and the majority of days are sunny.