Dutch Ruins : In 1598, the first Dutchman visited the island and Wybrant Warwijck; renamed the island after the Dutch stadtholder Maurits. Thus, the Dutch ruins are the oldest fortifications, located at Vieux Grand Port. These fortifications are the examples of finest artworks that need a calm uncovering of its visitors. These Dutch made art and architecture made the Mauritian history rich and significant.
Ile aux Aigrettes : Ile aux Aigrettes is the ultimate settlement of some worlds’ unique beasts and birds. Ile aux Aigrettes is the home of some rarest bird as kestrel, pink pigeon, the Green Gecko Phelsuma and the Aldabra giant tortoise. Every year millions of tourist made their way to the south east portion of the island just to uncover these extremely uncommon species. Thus the island is emerging as an international standard for the protection of natural resources and endangered species by the Mauritius Wildlife Fund.
Mahebourg : Mahebourg is the attractive feature of Grand Port Bay, founded by the French G. It is mainly a fishing village located in the south east portion of the island.
Martello Towers : Initially 103 towers were built between 1805 and 1812 to oppose a probable attack by Napoleon. There still remain 45 towers, out of which 9 remain in their original condition. Two underneath forts were made on the south coast at Dymchurch and Eastbourne. The Martello Towers is the symbol of the conflict between old colonial powers and the ingenuity of mankind. These towers stands as a milestones represent as the conclusion of slavery and the starting of Indian colonization.
Souillac : Souillac is a tiny exiting seashore resort along the rocky coast in the Savanne district. Souillac, the southern most point of Mauritius and the capital of Savanne district makes a sure visit to world round travelers in its way. At the southern end of the village, there exists a preferred standpoint is Gris-Gris on the cliff top. Its popular garden facing the sea named after the name of Dr. Charles Telfair.
