Culture of Grand Gaube. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces

The main attraction of Grand Gaube is its beautiful beaches attracting fans of water entertainment from all over the world. Although there are no important historical or natural sights on the territory of the small resort, in its vicinity there are a lot of landmarks that would be of great interest to travelers.

Vacationers are invited to go on a fascinating tour of the nearby islands such as Coin de Mire, Ile Plate, Ile Ronde, and Snake Island. Excursion routes pass through the most picturesque areas of the islands. The luckiest travelers will have a chance to see rare inhabitants of rainforests, as well as the amazing diversity of exotic plants growing here. A godsend for fans of pristine nature is the island of Ile Plate where the only building is a lighthouse. At the top of the lighthouse, there is an observation deck available to all comers.

Be sure to visit the island's capital - the city of Port Louis where you can find a lot of interesting architectural attractions and cultural institutions. Just outside the city is the world-famous Pamplemousses botanical garden. Its main treasure is a rich collection of giant water lilies, and part of the garden is devoted to culinary herbs. As is known, local spices are some of the most common souvenirs for foreign tourists. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Not far from the resort is the old sugar factory L’Aventure du Sucre presently occupied by a museum. The museum exposition is devoted to the history of the island and describes the most important events of the colonial period. Near the museum, there are several attractive souvenir shops offering a wide range of handmade crafts and jewelry.

Be sure to explore Turtle Cove to find the ruins of Balaclava arsenal founded by French in the colonial era. The resort of Grand Gaube will certainly please travelers who prefer relaxing in a quiet and secluded atmosphere. All local beaches have a relaxed atmosphere perfectly suited for a serene vacation. Tourists can leave the secluded resort and go explore local attractions at any time they like.