A few facts about Port Louis
- About 160,000 people live in Port Louis, the capital of Mauritius and its biggest city.
- Towns nearby: Pailles (4 km), Le Hochet (4 km) and Baie du Tombeau (5 km).
Dating by city / Mauritius / Port Louis region / Port Louis
Dating in Port Louis
Looking for a date, something serious or new friends in Port Louis? Create a profile and you could be the first local on this page.
Where to meet in Port Louis
Ask the other person to pick their favourite café in Port Louis. It tells you something about them, and they will feel at ease on familiar ground.
Staying safe
- Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
- Never send money to people you met online.
- Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.
Dating in Port Louis: questions and answers
Who can I meet near Port Louis?
Within 50 km of Port Louis there are 62 towns and cities — Vacoas, Beau Bassin-Rose Hill and Curepipe among them — with more than 1.1 million residents in all. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.
Is there a free dating site in Port Louis?
Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Port Louis and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.
Are the singles around Port Louis real people?
YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.
Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Port Louis?
Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.
Dating tips
Profile & photos
How to write a profile that gets replies
Your profile is your first hello. How to write a few honest lines and choose photos that make people want to start a conversation.
First messages
First messages that actually start a conversation
“Hi, how are you?” rarely gets far. How to write a first message that is easy and pleasant to answer — with examples you can adapt.
First dates
First date ideas that are easy and safe
The best first dates are short, public and relaxed. Ideas that leave room to talk — plus simple safety habits that let you enjoy the meeting.