Best beaches in Mauritius
12 beaches I love, from calm lagoons for children to wild cliffs where you only look.
Almost the whole island is ringed by a coral reef, so most beaches face a calm, warm lagoon. All beaches in Mauritius are public up to the high-tide line, even in front of hotels. Use the filters to find the right one for your day.
Trou aux Biches
Long, calm and shaded by filao trees, with clear water for snorkelling off the beach. Busy with local families at weekends.
- Coast
- North
- Lagoon
- Yes, calm lagoon
- Best for
Mont Choisy
One of the longest public beaches in the north: soft sand, shallow water and plenty of shade for a picnic.
- Coast
- North
- Lagoon
- Yes, calm lagoon
- Best for
Pereybère
A small, lively bay with snack vans and good snorkelling along the rocks. Easy to reach on foot from many apartments.
- Coast
- North
- Lagoon
- Yes, calm lagoon
- Best for
Flic en Flac
Kilometres of sand on the dry west coast and a sunset every evening. Quiet on weekdays, a big local picnic spot on Sundays.
- Coast
- West
- Lagoon
- Yes, calm lagoon
- Best for
Tamarin
A wide bay at a river mouth, open to the swell, so it is a surf spot rather than a lagoon. Lovely at sunset; boats leave from here to see dolphins.
- Coast
- West
- Lagoon
- No, open sea
- Best for
Le Morne
White sand below the Le Morne Brabant mountain, with a huge lagoon. Windy in winter, which makes it the island's kitesurfing spot.
- Coast
- Southwest
- Lagoon
- Yes, calm lagoon
- Best for
Gris Gris
No reef here: the open ocean crashes on black cliffs. Come for the wild view and a walk, not for a swim, as currents are dangerous.
- Coast
- South
- Lagoon
- No, open sea
- Best for
Blue Bay
Inside a protected marine park: corals and fish a few minutes from the beach by glass-bottom boat. Calm, shallow water for children.
- Coast
- Southeast
- Lagoon
- Yes, calm lagoon
- Best for
Pointe d'Esny
A long, peaceful stretch lined with villas, next to Blue Bay. Few facilities, so bring water and snacks.
- Coast
- Southeast
- Lagoon
- Yes, calm lagoon
- Best for
Île aux Cerfs
An island in the lagoon off Trou d'Eau Douce, reached by boat. Very busy around the landing point: walk a little further for quieter sand.
- Coast
- East
- Lagoon
- Yes, calm lagoon
- Best for
Belle Mare
A long white beach with a public section shaded by filao trees. Beautiful at sunrise; breezy from May to October.
- Coast
- East
- Lagoon
- Yes, calm lagoon
- Best for
Palmar
The quieter continuation of Belle Mare to the south, with small hotels and few people outside the holidays.
- Coast
- East
- Lagoon
- Yes, calm lagoon
- Best for
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Frequently asked questions
Are beaches in Mauritius public?
Yes. By law the beach is public up to the high-tide line, even in front of a hotel. Hotels can control access through their land, so use a public access path or a public beach.
Which beach is best for children?
Mont Choisy, Trou aux Biches, Belle Mare and Blue Bay have shallow, calm lagoon water and shade under the filao trees.
Where can I snorkel from the beach?
Blue Bay marine park is the best known; Trou aux Biches and Pereybère are good too. Always swim with a friend and stay inside the lagoon.
Where is the best sunset?
On the west coast: Flic en Flac, Tamarin and Le Morne face the sunset. In the north, Mont Choisy and Trou aux Biches also look west.
Can I swim at Gris Gris?
No. There is no reef at Gris Gris, the waves are strong and the currents are dangerous. Go for the view and a walk on the cliffs.