Culture of Belle Mare. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces

Belle Mare is a great find for those who prefer to enjoy picturesque nature simultaneously with active leisure. Sandy beaches, astonishing with their purity, which you want to look at as if it was a mirror – all these await tourists should they decide to visit the “Beautiful Pond” (this is what a translation of the name of the city from French is). A horse ride or a foot walk along any beach will be an excellent idea. It is hard to imagine a more romantic pastime. The most suitable beaches in this case are Constance Belle Mare Plage and Palmar beach.

Among religious sights, it is necessary to highlight the Kali Mandir temple. Regardless of its small size it deserves to be visited. The reason being, that there is a special spiritual feeling which overwhelms you when you get inside. There is another Hindu temple which is distinguished by its simplicity. Of course it is unusual to see such sights in this way, but in Mauritius everything can look a little bit strange. This land has its own customs and they differ from the traditions of the rest of the world. Kashinath Mandir, a beautiful and elegant chapel, is yet another fascinating Hindu sight. Among all mosques that lay in the vicinity of the city, Masjid Oumar ibn al khattab deserves your special attention. This place will let you to see with your own eyes how much Oriental and Creole style mosques differ from each other.

The visiting of caves, the natural attractions of Mauritius, can be a really exciting experience. Close to Belle Mare, you will discover the cave with the interesting name “Madame”. Here is everything you may need for good relaxation: a place for camping, an opportunity to explore the cave or to enjoy a meal in the restaurant which is located nearby. Talking about architectural sights, Chateau De Labourdonnais which is located near Belle Mare is a must mention. It is an excellent example of colonial architecture, famous for its exquisite and graceful look. It was built in the 19th century. There are several restaurants on its territory too. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

It is impossible to pass by Bras d'Eau National Park, which is a great place to take a walk. This place will definitely appeal to lovers of mysterious abandoned ruins. On its territory there are ruins of buildings abandoned for various reasons and this gives some share of romance to it. This place attracts with wild animals that can be found here as well with the fact that you can arrange camping at any time. During the tours, visitors are narrated to the story of the island, as well as the stories of the abandoned buildings. A special attention is always paid to the sugar factory, which at some point was the hallmark of the region.