Explore the stunning beaches and moving history of Le Morne
A holiday to Le Morne is a fantastic way to get you active whilst soaking up the tropical sun. The small but stunning village is located in southwest Mauritius, and is known for two things: a massive rock that sits beautifully on the tip of a peninsula, known as the mountain of Le Morne, and windy weather, which is convenient if you’re after a water sport holiday in Le Morne.
It’s impossible to miss the mountain of Le Morne during your holiday in the village. The spectacular rock is so huge that it is practically visible from everywhere in southern Mauritius. It’s certainly beautiful to look at and is a fantastic site for hiking, but it is its history that will take your breath away. It is told that in the early 19th century, escaped slaves came to Le Morne to hide, and unaware of the fact that slavery was abolished after this, they continued to stay. But when they saw a troop of soldiers coming their way, the terrified slaves threw themselves off the cliffs, wrongly thinking that they’d be captured again. The name Le Morne, meaning “Mournful One” derives from this story.
Enjoy a Water Sport Holiday in Le Morne
But don’t let its name fool you – there’s plenty to smile about a holiday to Le Morne. While the mountain of Le Morne remains a symbol of Mauritius’s brutal history, there is nothing mournful about its neighbouring beaches. The beaches of Le Morne Peninsula complete with stunning white sand and turquoise water are incredibly beautiful. Thanks to the windy weather, they are particularly popular with enthusiasts of water sports like surfing, kite surfing, wind surfing and paragliding. If water sports are your thing, a holiday to the Le Morne beaches is perfect for you.
For a change of scenery during your Le Morne holiday, you may like to visit its neighbouring villages of La Gaulette and Chamarel. Both are small and quiet, but the countryside surrounding Chamarel is definitely worth the trip. The main attraction here is the coloured earths of Chamarel, where you’ll discover the mystical multi-coloured sand dunes. Make sure you catch a view of the spectacular Chamarel waterfall before returning to your holiday suite in Le Morne. For other destinations to visit in the Black River region, click here.
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