Mauritius is a true paradise in the Indian Ocean. Green palm trees, small waves and warm sun. What else do you need for the perfect vacation? Of course, a nice beach.
Here is the list of 12 best Mauritius beaches you should check; keep reading this guide that will help you plan perfect beach vacation.
1. Trou aux Biches
- Average temperature of water: 25 degrees.
- Average air temperature: 27 degrees.
- Infrastructure: eateries, cafes, restaurants, supermarket within walking distance. On the beach there is a rental of sun loungers and showers. Car parking is free.
- Entertainment: snorkeling, diving, water skiing, deep sea fishing, boat trips and boat trips.
- Best season: September to March.
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This is a sparsely populated beach, which is located in the resort town of the same name. The bottom of the ocean and the coastline are covered with fine white sand. Not far from the coast there is a picturesque coral reef that cuts the waves.
Even in the windiest weather, the ocean is calm here. Prices in local cafes are lower than in other resorts of the island. Trou aux Biches is a regular participant in the ratings of the best beaches in Mauritius.
2. Belle Mare, Mauritius
- Average temperature of water: 25 degrees.
- Average air temperature: 28 degrees.
- Infrastructure: a shop within 1 km from the beach, a cafe – 500 meters. Other services are offered by hotels.
- Entertainment: the hotel has golf, spa, hammam, yoga and other entertainment. The price is from 80 euros. Fishing is allowed on the beach itself.
- Best season: September to April.
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Clean free beach, one of the best family resorts in Mauritius. There are only a few hotels here, the nearest settlement is in the north of the island. But in Belle Mare there is nature untouched by man, deep lagoons, white sand and a comfortable rocky bottom.
Thanks to it, the water on the beach is crystal clear: even at a depth you can see the bottom and beautiful underwater world. This place is ideal for snorkeling. The length of the beach is 2 km, here everyone will find a place for a secluded holiday.
3. Pereybere
Planning your vacation in the north of Mauritius island, make sure to visit this beach. It’s one of the best beaches in Mauritius for swimming, with safe entrance to the water and gradual depth. You’ll definitely want to explore the underwater world, snorkeling conditions are really great in this area.
Pereybere beach should be excluded from your list if you’re looking for tranquility because this place is very popular among families. There are also many food stalls with delicious Mauritius food and restaurants nearby.
4. Ile aux Cerfs
- Average water temperature: 29 degrees.
- Average air temperature: 31 degrees.
- Infrastructure: restaurants, shops, cafes. The prices are high. On the beach there are free sun loungers, showers and toilets.
- Entertainment: diving, parasailing, surfing (especially the beach is suitable for beginners), golf on an equipped field.
- Best season: September to April.
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The name of the beach translates as “Deer Island”. It is located in the east of Mauritius. One of the shallowest beaches, so it is ideal for tourists with small children. At the peak of the season (November-January), the water near the coast warms up to 40 degrees.
The coastline and the bottom of very fine white sand – you can sunbathe without sun loungers. There are shops nearby with very expensive goods. Deer Island is one of the most picturesque places in Mauritius and is the great place to spend your honeymoon in Mauritius.
5. Blue Bay beach, Mauritius
- Average water temperature: 27 degrees.
- Average air temperature: 29 degrees.
- Infrastructure: almost absent, there are only a couple of yachts that collect excursions on the shore.
- Entertainment: snorkeling with your own mask and goggles.
- Best season: August to March.
Going to the “Blue Bay” (as the name of the beach is translated) is worth it for those who love a relaxing holiday. This beach has crystal clear azure water and fine yellow sand without large rocks. The entrance to the water is gentle, so you can spend greate time there with children.
The only drawback of the beach is the lack of any infrastructure. There are no cabanas, showers, toilets, sunbeds or shops on Blue Bay. Therefore, take everything you need with you: a blanket, towels and water. You can hide from the sun on the beach only under rare trees growing along the coastline.
6. Poste Lafayette
This place is not recommended for families with kids due to rather big waves. But if you’re interested in kitesurfing or surfing, a visit to this beach is a must. The beach line is surrounded by black volcanic rocks, highlighting the beauty and the wildness of this place. If you still decide to swim there, you should be a very experienced swimmer. If you would like to avoid crowds of tourists, go ahead and visit Poste Lafayette beach. Besides kitesurfing, you can enjoy kayaking in this area.
7. Tamarin Beach, Mauritius
- Average water temperature: 24 degrees.
- Average water temperature: 24 degrees.
- Infrastructure: cafes, restaurants, shops on the beach and at hotels.
- Entertainment: water attractions (banana, skiing, parachuting, catamaran and yacht riding), excursions around the island on tourist boats.
- Best season: September to March.
Tamarin Beach is one of the most famous in Mauritius. People come here to sunbathe and relax in the shade under umbrellas. On the beach you can rent sun loungers or stay free with your own towel. The beach is also popular among those who travel to the coast for beautiful photos.
Tamarin views are very picturesque. The beach line is separated by a small river Black, where dolphins sometimes swim. Palm trees grow along the entire coast, occasionally on the beach there are piers made of large stone blocks.
You can swim on Tamarin beach only in shallow water – due to strong ocean currents, swimming here is not recommended. For the same reason, the beach is not the best option for tourists who come to Mauritius with kids.
8. Mont Choisy
This is one of the best beaches in Mauritius which is very picturesque. The sand is white and fine, the beach is surrounded by lush greenery. It is rather popular among the locals, but the coastline is long enough so there will be a place for everyone to enjoy a comfortable beach vacation. It is located close to La Cuvette public beach. There are many water activities to enjoy in the area, like diving and kitesurfing.
9. Le Morne beach, Mauritius
- Average water temperature: 24 degrees.
- Average air temperature: 29 degrees.
- Infrastructure: cafes, restaurants, shops, villas and hotels.
- Entertainment: water attractions (banana, skiing, parachuting, catamaran and yacht riding), diving and snorkeling.
- Best season: September to March.
40 km southwest of the capital of Mauritius is the Le Morne Brabant peninsula with the beach of the same name. The beach has white fine sand, clear water and green palm groves around the perimeter. People go to Le Morne for diving, swimming and a beautiful tan. Here is one of the most famous diving schools of the island.
Diving here is only for experienced divers: if you have never dived with scuba gear, you will first have to undergo training in shallow water. Experienced divers can go to interesting diving locations: Passe St. Jacques, Needle Hole, Castle. All of them are located near the beach. Also, this place is well known as one of the best kitesurfing spot in Mauritius.
10. Flic en Flac beach
- Average water temperature: 26 degrees.
- Average air temperature: 31 degrees.
- Infrastructure: cafes, restaurants, shops, villas and hotels.
- Entertainment: water attractions (banana, skiing, parachuting), snorkeling, diving, surfing (for experienced surfers).
- Best season: August to March.
Flic-en-Flac beach in Mauritius is chosen by tourists with kids. The coast is very shallow here, so the water warms up quickly. There are no sharp reefs and large stones under water and on the coast either, but the entire coastline is bordered by exotic casuarinas – these are trees with large fluffy needles and unusual fruits. On hot days, they provide shade, and on rainy days, under their canopy, you can hide from drops.
A little away from the beach there are two large professional golf courses, and on Flic-en-Flac you can go diving right off the coast, snorkeling, water skiing and other attractions.
Getting to Flic-en-Flac beach is very easy: in Port Louis, go to the Brabant Street stop, and then take bus 123 to the beach itself.
11. Gris Gris
This place was included in our list of the best beaches in Mauritius because it’s a really nice place that is worth visiting. Visitors to this beach are not going to this place to sunbathe and enjoy swimming, it is a place of strength and unity with nature. There are strong currents in this area which make it unusable and even dangerous for swimming. Gris Gris beach differs a lot from others because there is no coral reef in this part of the island.
12. St Felix
Another beach that is really beautiful, but is absolutely unsuitable for swimming, the main reason is very strong ocean currents. It is located in the south of the island and its main advantage is that it’s almost free from visitors, especially during the week. Surrounded by the lush greenery, the beach is a line of fine white sand.
