The Best Beaches in Mauritius — A Complete Guide
From the calm turquoise lagoon at Trou aux Biches to the wild surf at Le Morne — the definitive guide to the best beaches in Mauritius by type.
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)
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