Known for its pristine white-sand beaches and reputation as ... and dramatic geographical spectacle near Mauritius. Seeing the dramatic underwater waterfall inspires travelers to explore the ...

It is, in fact, sand from the Mauritius beaches being forced off the shelf by currents in the ocean. This underwater waterfall is not the only natural phenomenon that has baffled travellers.

While the photograph is authentic, the "underwater waterfall" is the result of an optical illusion. As explained in a CNN Travel story from August 2019, "Sand and silt on the ocean floor run ...

An absolute must-do for any visitor however, is a helicopter flight over the ‘underwater waterfall ... spas and private beaches to eco-lodges and glamping. One of Mauritius’ most distinctive ...

Mauritius and its surrounding islands were formed by volcanic activity, resulting in a shallow submarine shelf that plunges to depths of over 4,000 meters ...

READ MORE: Whitstable beach: Tips for a day at beautiful British beach Underwater Waterfall, Mauritius Just off the coast of Mauritius’ Le Morne sits an out-of-this-world experience.

The extraordinary underwater waterfall illusion at Le Morne. Picture: Instagram. Beyond its stunning beaches, Mauritius is a melting pot of cultures, showcasing influences from Indian, African ...

On the southwestern point of Mauritius is a crazy-looking phenomenon. When viewed from the air (either in real life or in Google Earth) it appears to be an underwater waterfall! Of course ...

Located around 1,200 miles off the east coast of Africa, close to Madagascar and the Seychelles, the island of Mauritius is .

The result is a unique destination in which Lost landscapes - think thundering waterfalls ... beaches, numerous unique water-sports activities, some of the best snorkelling sites in Mauritius ...