Bénarès
in Savanne District, Mauritius

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-20.497 and 57.583 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -20° 29' 48" and E 57° 34' 59"
Currency and Currency Code:
Rupee - MUR
Spoken languages:
English, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 05:26 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Indian/Mauritius
UTC/GMT offset: 4 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:24 am and 5:50 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
28.883 and -118.293 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Campamento Sur
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Mauritius in Eastern Africa

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Mauritius.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Mauritius. Last Update: 2024-04-25 08:17:04

Delve into Bénarès

Bénarès in Savanne District is a town located in Mauritius about 24 mi (or 38 km) south of Port Louis, the country's capital town.

Time in Bénarès is now 05:26 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Indian / Mauritius with an UTC offset of 4 hours. We know of 3 airports closer to Bénarès. The closest airport in Mauritius is Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport in a distance of 8 mi (or 13 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Mauritius is Aapravasi Ghat in a distance of 46 mi (or 73 km), North.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Souillac, Rose Belle, Quartier Militaire, Tamarin and Centre de Flacq. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 27°C / 81 °F

Morning Temperature 25°C / 78 °F
Evening Temperature 26°C / 79 °F
Night Temperature 26°C / 78 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 74%
Air Pressure 1014 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 75% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

27°C (81 °F)
25°C (78 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, few clouds.

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

27°C (80 °F)
25°C (78 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Monday, 29th of April 2024

27°C (80 °F)
26°C (78 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Videos from this area

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La plage de Gris Gris à Souillac (Ile Maurice)

Published: April 02, 2015
Length: 16:47 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ile-Maurice.TV

Découvrez la magnifique plage de Gris Gris à Souillac : http://www.ile-maurice.tv/La-plage-de-Gris-Gris-a-Souillac_a59.html dans l'extrême Sud de l'Ile Maurice. Découvrez l'ile Maurice...


Souillac & Le Rouche quel Pleure

Published: October 05, 2010
Length: 05:32 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: James Syrett

Southern Point of Mauritius.


Lebon's house @ Souillac

Published: December 27, 2013
Length: 25:08 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: JMSLAVAL

Maxime's house bought by his son - Souvenir 2013.


La roche qui pleure à l'Ile Maurice

Published: April 03, 2015
Length: 57:17 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: ile-Maurice.TV

Découvrez la Roche qui pleure : http://www.ile-maurice.tv/La-roche-qui-pleure_a60.html près du village de Souillac et de la plage de Gris Gris dans le sud de l'ile Maurice. Découvrez l'Ile...


La cascade de rochester falls

Published: April 03, 2015
Length: 58:05 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ile-Maurice.TV

Découvrez la cascade de Rochester Falls à Souillac : http://www.ile-maurice.tv/La-cascade-de-Rochester-Falls_a61.html Découvrez l'Ile Maurice en images : http://www.ile-maurice.tv.


Rochester Falls Mauritius

Published: January 18, 2012
Length: 33:05 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Aeolia Shenberg

South of Mauritius, very cool and relaxing water.. Summer Holidays December 2011-2012.


Mauritius (Ile Maurice) - Gris Gris Beach

Published: February 15, 2009
Length: 33:33 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Gerard Peka

Mauritius Holidays.


La roche qui pleure

Published: December 07, 2013
Length: 17:44 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Michael Breitung

A short video I recorded while visiting the south coast of Mauritius. Compared to the other parts of the island the south is very rough since there is no reef protecting the coast and the waves...


Tortoises making love in Mauritius Vanilla Crocodile Park

Published: February 28, 2008
Length: 04:14 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: WhereisCliff

I was amazed at the size of these things! One user commented that I should not sit on them, but I did not. I hovered over one and made it look like I sat on it, but never rested my weight...


Underwater Filming at St Felix Sea, Mauritius with Nokia N8

Published: August 11, 2012
Length: 00:10 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Vinith4

Just messing about with the Nokia N8 under water. Sorry for shaky video. It's quite difficult to swim and hold the camera at the same time.


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