Hostels in TOMBEAU-BAY, MAURITIUS

City Tombeau-Bay in Mauritius – A Paradise to Explore

Tombeau-Bay or Baie du Tombeau is a coastal village, the second largest in the northern Mauritius. Located on the mouth of Rivière du Tombeau, this place is better defined as the tropical paradise of Mauritius, capable of attracting tourists in large numbers.

Accommodation Options
Beach resorts, holiday villas, guest house, bed and breakfast and budget hotels are among the many accommodation options available in and around the city. Youth hostels are also there with facilities like self-catered kitchens, entertainment facilities and so on. People here speak English and French.

History
Baie du Tombeau gets its name from the incident when a Dutch governor named Pieter Both died and his ship was wrecked off the coast in the beginning of the 17th century. The name actually translates to “Tomb Bay”, as it accommodates the governor’s tomb. Tombeau-Bay was fortified by the French in order to prevent invaders to reach Port Louis, the present day capital of Mauritius located 6 km from the city. The glorious history of the city states that it has saved the island from being captured by the British twice in the 18th century. The city was also involved in the World War II, when it was used to accommodate soldier barracks and a bunker. Also, the city was used as a shelter to hydroplanes during the war.

Popular Places
Tombeau-Bay has its main attraction in the form of the splendid beach which is a fun place for tourists of all age groups. Le Goulet located only few km north of the village is known for its migratory bird sanctuary, beautiful beaches and some great picnic spots. Port Louis is also located near the city and is also a wonderful place to enjoy. 

Getting Around
Tombeau-Bay is a small village and thus, you can roam around the place on foot. The local inhabitants are friendly enough to guide you about the place and its main attractions worth visiting.

Places of Entertainment
When it comes to entertainment, Tombeau-Bay has a lot to offer. A beautiful landscape sparkled by the sun rays make this place look like a paradise. The coconut trees all over the beach add to the beauty of the place. Green tourism is promoted by the fun activities like cycling, hiking, horse riding and boating. Fishing is another activity one can have pleasure in.

There are many discotheques and other entertainment venues located on the beach of the city. Also, there are many restaurants and cafes where one can enjoy a variety of local specialties and African cuisines. Many shops are also located near the beach to let people enjoy shopping clothes and other items.

Currency
Tombeau-Bay has Mauritian rupee as its official currency. So, you can obtain information from online news about rates for exchanging your currency with Mauritian rupee. 
 
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