Mauritius - Western Mauritius

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The district of Black River covers the west coast of Mauritius, extending from the southwest, by Baie du Cap, northwards to the boundary of Port Louis. It was called Zwarte River by the Dutch and Rivière Noire by the French, who created the district in 1768. The river itself is not black, so the name probably refers to the black rocks of its bed and banks.

Black River is mostly mountainous and sparsely populated, its inhabitants employed in fishing, tourism and sugar. The southwest has no towns, only village communities, and is the most ‘African’ part of the island. Creole lifestyle dominates, with Catholic churches rather than Hindu temples providing the focal point for communities. The region is also famed for its séga music and dancing.

The Black River Gorges National Park is by far the island’s largest nature reserve. For walkers and nature lovers, the park offers spectacular scenery and wildlife.

The west is the driest and sunniest of the island’s coasts and it boasts dramatic sunsets. Its climate, combined with some superb beaches, makes this a popular weekend escape for Mauritians. There is also plenty of accommodation for visitors, particularly around Flic en Flac and Le Morne.

The west is the best coast for deep-sea fishing. This is particularly so around the area of Grande Rivière Noire, where the ocean floor drops away to a great depth, attracting large predators to feed on smaller fish.

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