Everything to know about Flic en Flac

Flic en Flac, located along the West coast of Mauritius, became the second-best tourist region of Mauritius after Grand Bay.

The West coast of Mauritius has grown much more slowly than the northern region, however, beautiful villages like Flic en Flac developed from small fishermen villages to a choice holiday destination.

From a small fishermen village, Flic en Flac grew rapidly over the past 200 years to become a major tourist area. Today, Flic en Flac is a very popular destination that attracts both tourists and locals.

Flic en Flac is an ideal place to spend your holiday where you will find excellent beaches, a range of water activities and a peaceful setting for a complete relaxation. It offers a nice and charming setting with beautiful white sand beaches and gorgeous blue lagoons. Along its very long beach, there are of many restaurants, hotels, shops, and malls.

Climate

As Port Louis, Flic en Flac is immune to the Tradewinds of the Indian Ocean and is one of the hottest places in Mauritius. Here, the temperature never drops below 26 ° C and easily reaches 30 ° C. The lagoon temperature varies from 26 to 28 ° C depending on the season. The beach itself is very spacious and lined with Casuarina trees that help provide shade. The climate of Flic en Flac is reflected in its lagoon, crystal clear warm water contributing to a wonderful aquatic life.

Scuba diving and snorkel in Flic en Flac

The Flic en Flac beach is nearly two kilometers and you can also practice swimming, snorkeling or scuba diving year-round. Indeed, the beach is a paradise for diving with its many caves and wrecks like the Cathedral and the Rampart. Divers will really enjoy the lagoon of Flic en Flac, because the current is almost non-existent while visibility is optimal. So, prepare your diving equipment for the magnificent coral reefs and colorful underwater life of Flic en Flac. It is advisable to wear protective shoes or diving flippers to protect you from sea urchins and corals.

Casela Nature Park

The Casela Nature Park is located just after the town of Flic en Flac, near the village of Cascavelle. It houses more than 1500 birds of different species, as well as lions, zebras, giant turtles, monkeys, tigers, etc. Many tourist activities are also available out there like zip lines, walks with lions, quad rides, safari photo, segway, canyoning, via ferrata, etc. It is one of the best nature parks of the island and is well worth a visit.

Hot tropical nights

Mauritius night is a festive world. In the evening, Flic en Flac looks just like Ibiza! The bars and nightclubs of the village are open into the wee hours of the morning with clubbers dancing on the local and international rhythms. The Shotz club hosted well-known DJs in the past. This nightclub is one of the best places for local youth.

So what are you waiting for? Take the time to visit Flic en Flac to discover the natural charm of this unique village of Mauritius!

Feel free to call the concierge of Marguery Exclusive Villas for any activity booking.