Relocating to Mauritius - Choosing an area

Hi,

Balaclava is mostly a resort area with many high end hotels and restaurants. Very few locals actually live there and even fewer expats and there's not much to do if you are not part of the hotels and their activities.

Most locals live in the surrounding towns. Further North you have the busiest tourist areas of the island and this is where you will find most expats.

Like everywhere in Mauritius, Balaclava is generally safe provided you observe some general rules especially as a newcomer.

Good to know! I will be working in Ebene, and would prefer to live north, but the commute seems quite long. I found some housing that was of interest to me, but in Balaclava and I know very little about the island. Thanks for the feedback WinstonH!

Welcome Sophy,
Balaclava is not the place to be for a newcomer. I would advise a more accessible and populous region in the North. With the new Verdun Road, Ebene has become closer - 30 min drive and no traffic jam.
You'd better take a short-term rental upon arrival and then choose a longer-term accommodation once you are used to the island. We can help where possible.
Hans