Trou aux Biches
A beach walk, lagoon time and a sunset to stay for.
North coastBeaches in Mauritius.
Find your stretch of coast. Start with the setting, then make room for the day.
Trou aux Biches.
A little beach time. A little longer for sunset.
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8 places and guides
Mont Choisy
A sweeping bay, casuarina shade and space for a long beach walk.
North coast
Pereybere
A northern public beach to work into a day around Grand Baie.
North coast
Flic en Flac
A west-coast beach walk with casuarina shade and food stands nearby.
West coast
Le Morne
The lagoon and a mountain backdrop, with room to stay for sunset.
Southwest coast
Belle Mare
Start early for an east-coast beach walk and time under the trees.
East coast
Blue Bay
Lagoon colours, a public beach and the marine park just beyond.
Southeast coast
Gris Gris
A south-coast viewpoint for cliffs, waves and the open ocean.
South coastNo matching coast guides yet.
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| Beach | Make time for | The water | Before you go |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trou aux BichesNorth coast | A beach walk and sunset | Lagoon setting | Access and facilities |
| Mont ChoisyNorth coast | A long bay for a beach walk | Lagoon setting | Access and facilities |
| PereybereNorth coast | A compact northern beach stop | Check marked zones | Access and facilities |
| Flic en FlacWest coast | Beach time and food nearby | Lagoon and boat activity | Access and facilities |
| Le MorneSouthwest coast | The mountain beside the lagoon | Kitesurfing areas nearby | Access and facilities |
| Belle MareEast coast | An early beach walk | Check marked zones | Access and facilities |
| Blue BaySoutheast coast | A beach day beside the marine park | Marine park setting | Access and facilities |
| Gris GrisSouth coast | Cliffs and ocean views | Not a swimming stop | Access and facilities |
Water descriptions explain the setting. Check current conditions and local guidance before entering the sea.
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