The best beaches in Mauritius
Mauritius has over 160km of coastline. Here is how to find the right beach for you.
Best for calm lagoon swimming: Trou aux Biches (north)
Stunning white sand lined with casuarinas, impossibly turquoise shallow lagoon. Perfect for children and swimmers. Also excellent: Mon Choisy, Pereybere.
Best for snorkelling: Blue Bay (south)
Blue Bay Marine Park is a protected reserve. Coral gardens with parrotfish, surgeonfish, and lionfish accessible directly from the beach. Best at high tide.
Best for kite surfing: Le Morne (southwest)
World-famous for consistent SE trade winds. The One Eye reef break is one of the most photographed surf spots in the Indian Ocean. Best July-September.
Best for families: Flic en Flac (west)
Gently shelving beach, few currents in the lagoon, lifeguards in season, shade trees, facilities close at hand.
Best for luxury: Belle Mare (east)
Powdery white sand, clear turquoise water. Constance Belle Mare Plage hotel beach is world-renowned. Public beach access available. Note: east coast is windier June-September.
Beach safety
- Swim only inside the reef lagoon
- Observe warning flags (red = no swimming)
- Rip currents at reef passes — do not swim at passes
- Wear reef shoes on rocky reef areas (stonefish risk)