Pamplemousses self catering holidays A lively district in north west Mauritius packed with things to see & do
Pamplemousses (French for grapefruits) sits in the north west part of Mauritius and is where you will find the most holiday homes. It is blessed with some fantastic beaches such as Mont Choisy, Pte aux Pimentsthose and Trou-aux-Biches. The area is also home to arguably the best botanical gardens in the world called Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden. It's famous for the giant Victoria amazonica water lilies.
There are plenty of cafes, bars and restaurants in the area including street food serving local dishes such as Dholl puri. For lively evening entertainment, head to the Grand-Baie coastal strip where you will find many bars, pubs and nightclubs.
| Key facts | |
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| Beautiful beaches | ✔ |
| Balaclava Marine Park | ✔ |
| Golf courses | ✔ |
| Botanical gardens | ✔ |
| Restaurants 30+ | ✔ |
| Watersports - sailing, sea kayaking | ✔ |
| Distance from the airport | 70 kms |
Featured Pamplemousses villas & apartments to rent
Like most places in Mauritius, the self catering holiday accommodation options in and around Pamplemousses caters for all budgets and tastes. Experience the very best of Pamplemousses by staying in a private beach front vacation rental. Many holiday homes are luxurious villas set within touching distance of the palm fringed beaches and often have a private swimming pool. Self catering holiday rental villas are very popuar with families as they provide space, freedom and flexibility to do what you want, when you want.
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Like many Indian Ocean islands, Mauritius is an all year round destination with a tropical climate. The average temperature is 81°F with the coolest month being July with an average temperature of 21°C (70°F) and the hottest being January where temperatures are often over 30°C. January is also the wettest month with an average of 228mm of rain.
Things to see & do on Mauritius
Mauritius is a treasure trove when it comes to things to do and places to see. The inner part of the island is blessed with tropical rain forests, rivers and spectacular waterfalls and also some unique landscapes.
| A few suggestions... | |
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| Not to be missed are the botanical gardens - arguably the best in the world | ✔ |
| Take a catamaran or speed boat to Ile Aux Cerfs - not to be missed | ✔ |
| Grand River South East waterfall | ✔ |
| Shopping at Port Louis central market | ✔ |
| Reef and wreck diving | ✔ |
| Black River Gorges National Park | ✔ |
| Mauritius Aquarium at Pointe aux Piments | ✔ |
| The 7-Coloured Earth in Chamarel | ✔ |
Our view on self catering holidays in Pamplemousses
Pamplemousses offers an unforgettable vacation and is the perfect destination for a self catering family holiday, an escape with friends, or a romantic escape. Its pristine white talcum powder sandy beaches entice you back time and again. Away from the beach, the evenings can be spent relaxing at your holiday villa or enjoying the local nightlife.
