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LE MORNE, MAURITIUS – MICRO GUIDE

13/11/2014
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LE  MORNE, MAURITIUS – MICRO GUIDE

Season:All year round. Best time May to November.

Why Go?: Mauritius is an Indian Ocean paradise island offering one of the widest range of conditions in one spot.  The UNESCO World Heritage site of Le Morne  in the south west of the island has idyllic sandy beaches, shallow turquoise water and  one of the most spectacular backdrops for a windsurfing holiday,

Wind Factor: The southeast trade winds blow for over 300 days a year above Force 4, strongest from May to November and usually side-shore from the left. Warm water between 22°C and 27°C.

Riding on Offer: Le Morne has a full range of easily accessible flat water and wave conditions that suit all levels.  The offshore reef is just 600m off the beach with ‘Little Reef’ perfect for wave beginners and ‘Manawa’ for the more experienced. In the lagoon there are flat water conditions ideal for slalom, gybing and freestyle.  In the right conditions, there are some World Class wave breaks at ‘One Eye’, which is for experts only.

Where to Stay: The newly refurbished 3*+ Indian Resort & Spa has direct access to the lagoon and wave spots from its long beach. For luxury choose the 5* LUX Le Morne Hotel with kids club, the brand new deluxe St Regis Mauritius with butler service or the Paradis with 18 hole golf centre. All are based at Le Morne.

Flight Factor: Direct flights from Heathrow and Gatwick with British Airways and Air Mauritius 5 times a week take just under 12 hours.

Local Centre: Club Mistral centre is based on the beach, in the grounds of the Indian Resort. They have 70 current and brand new 2014 Fanatic boards & 90 North rigs with 100/75% carbon masts and junior rigs from 1.0 -4.5m². The centre offers windsurfing, kitesurfing, surfing and SUP group and private lessons with discounts for combination rental and instruction packages. 2 boats provide safety cover.

Flat Day Fun: SUP, surfing, snorkelling, diving, fishing , shop at the markets in the capital Port Louis or trek up the Brabant Le Morne.


Agents

Sportif Travel

www.sportif.travel
+44 (0)1273 844919
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International bookings welcome

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