Rivière Tamarin

Rivière Tamarin is a watercourse in Mauritius' southwest. It is the outflow of Mare aux Vacoas, the country's biggest lake. From there, it runs west past the Tamarind Falls, eventually reaching the Indian Ocean near the settlement of Tamarin. It is around 12 kilometers long in all.

Choose the village of Tamarin for a picturesque beach vacation. Catch the waves on the famous surf beach, swim with dolphins at dawn on a guided tour, see the town's historic fortress, sample Mauritian cuisine and enjoy live jazz music for hours at your hotel. Rent a surfboard and head to Tamarin Beach. For generations, the area has been renowned for some of the best surfing conditions in the world. Although the waves and currents have changed, Tamarin remains a major surfing spot. Spend idyllic days on this dazzling beach and swim in its tropical waters.

Explore the modest museum within the Martello Tower, one of five defensive towers erected by the British in the 1830s to stave against French invaders. From a tour or posted material, learn about the history and design of this tower. Enjoy breathtaking ocean views from atop the fortification. La Route du Sel, a 15-minute guided tour of the 18th-century salt flats on Tamarin's main road, is nearby.

Length: 15.30 km