Ruins of Balaclava

Tucked away on the charming estate of the Maritim Resort & Spa on the pristine white sand beach of Turtle Bay, you can discover the Ruins of Balaclava, a national monument dating from the 18th century, part of the heritage of Mauritius. At the Ruins of Balaclava, you will enjoy exclusive sights of the national monument, the Citron river and its waterfalls and estuary. The estate offers a great range of unique activities where you can enjoy a day with family and friends.

There is also an old Mill, surrounded by lush greenery that has been roofed and well maintained, to offer you ground-breaking event facilities for cocktails and private dinners. They provide guided tours to learn more about the fascinating history of Turtle Bay. The Ruins of Balaclava area is the perfect place for you to unwind – its small but stunning waterfall. They have a tropical park called ‘Scent Garden’ where aromatic plants and fruits from Mauritius are planted. You can discover it on your way from the Château Mon Désir.

The Ruins of Balaclava estate offers you two amazing culinary options whether you would like to have a fine dining experience at Château Mon Désir or a more rustic cuisine or snacks in a brasserie style restaurant with Anno 1743 that used to be a powder mill and a distillery. Two unique bars are also available: The Distillery showcasing the biggest rum collection in Mauritius and rooftop bar Nest. At Ruins of Balaclava, they have a wide range of leisure and entertainment options. You can enjoy some outdoor activities such as feeding animals on the farms or observing giant tortoises from Seychelles or better you can start to learn archery.

As you know, the Ruins of Balaclava is a venue where events can be held there. Some of the major events which were held are Secret models, Sunday Brunch, DJ Night with DJ Sun, Gourmet Dinner and considerably more.