Mauritius is a beautiful island in the Indian Ocean. Mauritius has carved its name on the list of the top holiday places around the world. Many tourists come to Mauritius all year round to enjoy their well earned vacations. This said, Mauritius has all that it takes for an enjoyable stay. All year round, tourists come and go to and from Mauritius. As such, there are a number of activities tourists can do while in Mauritius.

Diving in Mauritius can be considered as one of the most preferred activities for tourists. There are many diving spots around the island. The beautiful coral reefs around Mauritius make it an ideal place for people to dive and at the same time enjoy an unforgettable experience. There are over 20 diving centres in Mauritius, all accredited by the Mauritius Scuba Diving Association. Therefore, tourists can feel a sense of security at the moment they jump into the water as they would be closely monitored by a team of experts.

Two famous diving centres in Mauritius are the Mascareignes Plong'es and the Neptune Diving Centre. These are more advanced diving centres and offer a better range of equipment for a safer and more enjoyable dive and discovery. In addition to, the northern part of Mauritius has various long and short range dives. When you take your dive, you'll get to know about the inspiring aquatic life which includes fish, crabs and lobsters among many other species. There's more to gain than to lose when you dive in the seas of Mauritius. You'll come across different types of corals such as the flat corals, large fan corals and soft corals. Some popular diving places in Mauritius are: Sirius wreck, Blue Bay and Roches Zozo among many others.

Moreover, the short range dives are also very fun and can give you the experience of a lifetime. Here are some of the famous short range dives around Mauritius: Merville Patches (12-15m), Whale Rock (30-40m), Coral Garden (17-19m) and Old Rocks (10-21m) among many other interesting sites. Most of the best activities which can be performed in Mauritius concern the sea. So, another great experience could be the practice of windsurfing. The climatic conditions are well poised in Mauritius to get the extreme feeling of adrenaline while surfing. The Tamarin Bay is one of the best places in Mauritius to practice windsurfing with waves that can reach up to 6ft high. Other top windsurfing places in Mauritius are at Baie du cap and Le Morne.

Another example of water sports in Mauritius is sailing. Mauritius boasts to have the suitable wind conditions for sailing. Going round the island on a sailing cruise has become a well know activity. Beach resorts in Mauritius organize sailing excursions for tourists at Grand Baie and other places around the island.

Also, parasailing can be a breathtaking experience as you are pulled by a speed boat until you attain maximum height. You would be several feet high and get an excellent view of your surroundings.

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