The beaches of Mauritius

Mauritius’s beaches are beautiful and awe-inspiring in its own way, surrounded by remote villages, picturesque surroundings and sandy beaches. Pereybere is situated on the coast road between Grand Baie and Cap Malheureux, surrounded by deep, clear blue waters.

Hugely popular with the young people, it offers some of the best beach action. Pereybere remains quite busy and crowded during school holidays and Sundays.

Grand Baie is the most popular beach on the island, and is frequented by people from all over the world. It is a safe place for swimming, sailing, windsurfing, and water skiing. Located only 20 kilometers away from Port-Louis, Grand Baie has a host of clothing and craft shops, restaurants and modern night clubs. A few exclusive hotels like the Royal Palm and the Merville are also found here. From Grand Baie, a thrilling helicopter excursion along the coast or a boat trip into the deep seas to Coin de Mire, Ile Plate and Ile Ronde can be easily arranged.  

Cap Malheureux is a small fishing village located on the northern most tip of Mauritius. Cap Malheureux offers a magnificent view of some of the small islands off the coast like Ile Plate that is famous for its lighthouse, the uninhabited Ile Ronde that is populated by palm trees, harmless boas and indigenous lizards, Ile aux Serpents, and Coin de Mire, which is an enormous rock of historical importance.

It was from this rock that the English secretly embarked on September 2, 1810 to win over the island from the French.

Mont Choisy is situated along the northern coastline and is one of the best beaches in the country, enjoying huge popularity among both locals and tourists. It is an ideal place to spend the weekend, relaxing in the sun, enjoying the sea, and playing soccer on the adjoining field.

A commemorative monument is located at the entrance to the beach marking the first air link between Mauritius and Reunion Island on September 10, 1933. It was undertaken by a Frenchman, Sutel, and a Mauritian, Jean Hily. The latter unfortunately lost his life on the second attempt held on October 4, 1934.

Trou-Aux-Biches, nestled between Mont Choisy and Pointe-aux-Piments, is a short stretch of public beach next to one of the big hotels on the island, the Trou-aux-Biches Village Hotel. Trou-aux-Biches is a cosy white sandy beach with emerald-green waters and lazy filao trees.

The Aquarium is also located at a few minutes distance from here where you can acquaint yourself with several magnificent species of the Mauritian marine life. The splendid Hindu Temple is also located across the Trou aux Biches. Blue Bay is a public beach located near Mahebourg. This attractive beach can get very busy on weekends.</