Pointe aux Piments is a tourist village in the northwestern part of Mauritius that has not lost its small-town charm. For this reason, properties in this coastal area are very much in demand.

The most coveted of these residences are those on the beachfront. 2Futures has quickly sold apartments at its Ocean Point Beachfront Residences at Pointe aux Biches situated near Pointe Aux Piments. Moving onwards the 2021 first quarter, only two units remained unsold out of this boutique development’s 15 apartments.

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Award-winning beach, enchanting inlets

There are many ways by which the Pointe aux Piments village expresses its charms.  Trou aux Biches, which is just minutes away from 2Futures’ Ocean Point, comes as one such expression. In 2011, the World Travel Awards named this coastal stretch the World’s Leading Beach Destination.

Despite the touristy air of Pointe Aux Piments, this village still provides the privacy buyers look for in homes. Solitude by the sea can be enjoyed at the inlets just off the village’s Pointe aux Biches. Here, you can cast rod and reel for undisturbed onshore fishing. Snorkelling is as enjoyable in this area teeming with marine life. There is a protected marine park, in fact, at Turtle Bay just a short distance south of the inlets.

Significantly, the hotels and tourist facilities in Pointe Aux Piments are well integrated into the landscape of the village. There are no high-rise structures along the coast, and this setup thus helps preserve the rustic charm of the locality.

Champions for the environment

As important in maintaining this appeal, the locals in Pointe Aux Piments exercise a strong sense of community. The residents of this former fishing village are especially vigilant about maintaining the pristine condition of the local beaches.

Nearby points of interest help cultivate such laudable concern for the environment. One of these attractions, the Mauritius Aquarium is right in Pointe aux Piments. Just south, the Turtle Bay Marine Park off the shores of Balaclava village provides another inspiration on environmental concern.

Inland just a short distance east of Pointe Aux Piments, the Pamplemousses District hosts the Mauritius National Botanical Garden. It is home to an astonishing array of tropical plants, many of them indigenous to the island. Notably, this national icon of conservation has bragging rights as the oldest botanical garden in the Southern Hemisphere.

Pointe aux Piments truly holds all the charms that have made Mauritius a top African tourist destination. At the same time, the village remains a laid-back, unspoiled community providing prime selections of homes.

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