The isle of Mauritius, blue and greens

Introduced by the British over a century ago, golf has become a speciality in Mauritius. Thanks to high-quality greens, an ideal climate, hotels attaining the epitome of luxury, Mauritius is now the Indian Ocean's leading destination for golfers.

In all, there are eleven courses, from the simplest to pitch & putt and the most demanding links, scattered around this archipelago lying east of Madagascar. Owned by the hotels, the golf-courses nestle within resorts displaying all the codes of hyper-luxury to meet the demands of an international clientele. Between sea and mountains, amidst luxuriant tropical vegetation, the courses benefit from ideal weather conditions in all four seasons. Golfers from around the world love to meet up here in both summer and winter, to indulge their passion while enjoying the many other pleasures offered by Mauritius. Such as breathtaking natural sites enabling you to practise various sports (diving, water-skiing, kitesurfing...), attending courses in gastronomic cookery, relaxing in magnificent spas and even getting to know one of the many giant turtles, the real guardians of this paradise.

Shangri-La takes over Le Touessrok

The most iconic course on the island of Mauritius, Le Touessrok is being treated to a radical makeover. Now the course of the Île aux Cerfs, this outstanding golf-course run by the Sun Resort company is accessible to Long Beach guests and will soon also welcome those of the Shangri-La, which has just taken a stake in the capital of the Touessrok Hotel. Inauguration of the Shangri-La Mauritius is scheduled for October, 2015.

In one of the Deluxe Suites or a private villa, luxury here is consumed without moderation. Stretching along a 2-km beach of white sand, the Constance Belle Mare resort provides the perfect balance between contemporary refinement and a tropical atmosphere. Designed by South-African champion Hugh Baiocchi, its highly technical Legend Golf Course winds its way between the forest, volcanic rocks and water features. www.bellemareplagehotel.com

Guests staying at the Long Beach resort benefit from privileged access to the famous Île aux Cerfs Golf Club which, according to Golf World Magazine, is one of the ten most beautiful courses in the world. The hotel nestles at the edge of a large natural beach offering unimpeded views of the turquoise ocean and coral reef. www.longbeachmauritius.com

Built in 2008 on the east coast of the island, the Four Seasons Golf Club Mauritius is the youngest of the local golf-courses. Designed by Ernie Els, this 18-hole course occupies over 64 acres on the site of a former sugar cane plantation. At the superb Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita, one can expect a wide array of luxury services accompanied by the most delicate attentions. www.fourseasons.com/fr/mauritius