What to buy in Mauritius?

Despite all the advertising with an emphasis on duty-free trade, you can call Mauritius a paradise for shopping with a huge stretch. The price policy is unreasonably expensive, the quality of clothes sometimes leaves much to be desired, and a fashionable label can have the most common fake. But if you have already decided to combine the pleasant with the pleasant, namely the rest at the resorts and shopping, it is worth familiarizing yourself with the nuances and features of the island. This will allow you to have some idea about the shops of Mauritius.

In general, a paradise for shopaholics is based around several large cities. In the markets and in shops operates the rule: bargaining, bargaining and once again bargaining. You can get rid of 20 to 50% of the cost of the thing. Shopping in Mauritius will please you with quality jersey, cashmere and an abundance of precious stones.

The main shopping centers of Mauritius

Speaking about the northern part of the island, the main attention is attracted to the Grand Baie , which is not surprising, since it is here that the secret tourist center is located. The best places of Grand Baie:

1. Sunset Boulevard. A unique street complex of shops with the most diverse assortment. It is distinguished by high price policy.
2. Grand Baie Plaza. This shopping center is one of the best on the northern part of the island.
3. Grand-Bay Market. In the market of Gran-Ba, it is better to refrain from buying clothes, because the quality of such things can frankly frustrate. However, this is the best place to purchase traditional souvenirs and products.
4. Super U. A huge hypermarket holds a large number of shopping malls.

It is worth noting and several excellent places for shopping in the capital of Mauritius, Port Louis :

1. Caudan Waterfront. A shopping complex in which boutiques are located with the clothes of the world's leading fashion designers. There are also benches of hand-made products.
2. Le Bazar Central. The central market of the capital. If you are puzzled by the search for goods with Indian flavor - a visit is mandatory.
3. Bagatelle Mall. The shopping center is located in the small town of Moca, a few kilometers from the capital. I collected under my roof nemerenoe number of branded things of high quality.

Other cities for shopping

The western and southern parts of the island are not so full of shopping points, like the northern one . But even here the shops of Mauritius will not disappoint you. To pay attention to the following places:

1. Quatre-Bornes. One of the main cities in Mauritius, where you can buy anything you like. Fashion shops, boutiques and the market are concentrated in the area of ​​Saint Jean Street and Trianon Shopping Center. Every Thursday and Sunday a local fair is held in the town.
2. Rose-Hill . Obligatory to visit is the market in the oriental style, which amazes with the abundance of a wide variety of goods - from spices and oils to jewelry and precious stones.
3. Curepipe . The second largest city after the capital. A wide range of duty-free clothing stores.
4. Floreal. City of artisans. In the central square you can buy products made of natural fabrics and wool of good quality.
5. Mahébourg . A market saturated with the spirit of India and Mauritius. Find here you can authentic products of Indian culture - spices, oils, herbal mixtures and so on.
6. Flic En Flac . Another popular tourist city. More is intended for the purchase of souvenirs and clothes for the beach .

How do shops work in Mauritius?

As a rule, all shops are open from 9.00 to 17.00 from Monday to Friday. On Saturday, and sometimes on Thursday, the work time is limited to 12.00. On Sundays only large supermarkets work.

Do not overlook the fact that the island has a Tax free system. Observing some rules when buying, you can return 15% of the cost of the goods. But the very thing you get in the duty free zone, after you pass the passport control. That's why you should not trust shops and sales representatives who offer to buy goods by catalog. Passing passport control, you run the risk of buying a "cat in a poke," and there will be no one to make a claim and there is no time.