Villas Valriche Located in the less developed, wilder south of the island, Villas Valriche is a well-established project on the estate of Bel Ombre, a resort built on the site of an old sugar plantation. Owners have access to the two hotels and an 18-hole championship course. Each villa has an infinity pool and panoramic views (020± 7584 3050;
www.cluttonsresorts.com)
FOR SALE $780k
NEED TO KNOW
Visit The Black River Gorges, a UNESCO national park in the south-west of the island with a jaw-dropping waterfall cascading through the jungle foliage
Walk The steep climb to the top of Le Morne Brabant, famously used as a shelter by runaway slaves
Dive The Passe St Jacques is known for its shark-infested waters and La Passe St François is a half-mile-long channel teeming with tuna, unicorn fish, groupers, turtles, rays and jacks
FOR SALE €1.3m
Club Med Villas This is the first foray into residential property from the French company. Club Med has built 40 high-quality single-storey traditionally styled villas
on the west of the island at La Plantation d'Albion. You can buy outright or choose the management option, which enables Club Med to rent the property for you when you' re not there. This means you can stay for six weeks in the house per year. Available through Théma Properties (00 33 1 30 83 03 35;
www.villas-chalets.clubmed.com)
www.countrylife.co.uk/international
Eat Smoked marlinÐ plentiful everywhere you go, it' s better than smoked salmon and has to be tried as part of a sushi tast- ing menu. And venison, as it' s the only red meat that doesn' t have to be imported
Try The food stalls at the market in Port Louis, open dailyÐ they offer Chinese, Tamil and Creole dishes (including bhel puri, potatoes and puffed rice on a pancake)
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