Dangerous areas

the people are very friendly .for safety here its better than other countries .
the people are so friendly

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Hi Maria,

I've been living in Mauritius for more that 7 years now, after a few years between London and Madrid.

Mauritian people are very friendly, open minded and it's easy to integrate. We foreigners are generally appreciated because Mauritius is a very multicultural island + in every family there is an uncle, a brother or a sister abroad. That's very common.

Regarding safety, as a woman you shouldn't walk alone in the streets on evenings ... as everywhere else I guess ? I never felt really unsafe in Mauritius.

Expatblogusername, sorry to hear that you're having such a bad experience in Mauritius

Advice please on best area for a holiday stay . North /South, East /West ? Safety , beach , restaurants/ bars and  Golf are our interests . Young girls in the group so safety is an issue .
Thank you usernameme for your honesty . I would rather know now if it  is an unsafe place to visit -and choose somewhere else -than go and find out its  not what I expected . If its just a few "pockets "like grand bay and Port Louis  then its good to know where to avoid .

Its been mentioned MANY times before on this forum but once again: there are good and bad in all countries. I wouldn't walk anywhere on my own at night.
I have not found any problems with safety in  Mauritius, but I do take sensible precautions, just as I would do anywhere in the world. I have not had a problem when being with a group of friends at bars etc at night in Mauritius, we are fairly sensible and yes you do see prostitutes around, and could get offered some "substances" but if its clear you're not interested you don't get hassled.
You have to have a certain amount of confidence to travel anywhere and get out and about, do you normally feel a bit apprehensive about getting out of your comfort zone? 

Hi Gurj
I understand there is good and bad everywhere and that is why I asked for advice . As I have no local knowledge I am just trying to narrow it down to an area that covers most of our wish list .  I know from my own research that we don't want to be anywhere near Port Louis  and will  probably rule out anything North of it .
I am hopeing to get a home swap for 3 weeks or so in 2015 and would like to be in an area where we can wander about without being worried about crime .
I have had offers where "24/7 security "is offered and photos are showing bars on all windows . I would not be used to such levels of security ( and obviously wonder why is it needed) living in Ireland and Portugal . Of course there is crime in Dublin/Albufeira  too but I know the ( very few ) areas to avoid .
This is the sort of advice I am looking for . Avoid  XY and Z  and concentrate on areas AB and C .
Thanking all in advance .

I'm curious as to why you rule out the North.

I live in the North and its great - lovely beaches and weather here always a bit warmer than rest of island. Lots to do and great mix of all communities up here - maybe that helps.

I would suggest coming first and having a good look round before you actually settle somewhere, get a feel for the different areas and decide what suits you. It wouldn't take long and you may be surprised.

Good luck anyway! 

This is an interesting forum to join....will be in port louis ,Mauritius.... Can someone receive me at the airport

Hi,

Although there are areas that can be declared as "dangerous" you are not likely to find yourself there at the wrong time, as they are not places you'll have to drive or walk through.

Outside those places, Mauritius is fairly safe if stay in the middle of the road. Petty thefts and roberies are fairly common but rarely violent.

The best way to interact with Mauritiuans is to smile, in work relationships friendliness and goodness are often taken for stupidity so often abused ; be firm but respectful but never tell a Mauritian that you know better or thatin your country it is better or different.

Otherwise Mauritians tend to prefer and better trust people from abroad than their fellows.

This is just a glimpse but I hope it helps.

Enjoy your life in Mauritius

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Mauritians? Probably the friendliest people ever! They helped me with directions etc when we got lost I asked my cousin about violent crime in Mauritius and well no they don't seem to have any (few rare times).

Mauritian people are very friendly or at least most of whom I met, I heard it is a bit dangerous to walk alone in grand bay at night but apart from that I think it is pretty safe I think

i totally agree with bernard

Hi all.
I spent a few days in Grand Baie on holiday a few years ago.
I took a cab to a casino and to a nightclub after 12pm from the Verandah Hotel on one occasion. I was amazed to see the cab driver by my side in a night club. He made me feel safe and my experience was without incident.
I must just add that I was also quiet drunk at the time.

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Everyone rules out grand baie.  Saying is dangerous at night but to the best of my knowledge, its safe here in grand baie. You also gets to meet lots of expats as well.
In general Mauritius are friendly people.

I didn't know Grand Baie was considered "dangerous" at night. What about Trou aux Biches? That's where I'll be moving in about 1 week...

In general Mauritian people are friendly and family orientated.

However, it is my experience that Mauritian men are a true pain in the neck when it comes to women alone.
It does not matter whether they are on the street or in suits or uniforms. You will be asked for your personal phone number and when is your husband not at home. True!!! Even the police and taxi drivers are guilty of this.

Be safe, do not travel alone after 6 pm. If alone in a taxi etc always phone someone to show you are in contact with another person, this is what Mauritian women do.

if u walk alone with gold jewels on u and expensive mobiles,b sure u will have problems.... There are people who are extremely poor here and with no jobs...the government shud try to help more by taxing the rich more....dont walk with sexy clothes that shows ur legs provokatively....good people dont walk alone at night!