Mauritius is well-known for its beaches, and for good reasons! With a coastline of 333 km, Mauritius is the paradise for beach lovers. Not sure where is the most suitable beach for you and your family? No worries, here’s a little handy guide for you!
Best beaches to relax and swim
Blue Bay (East): with its crystal-clear water, Blue Bay is the perfect place to relax and swim. As it can get crowded by locals on weekends, it would be better to enjoy the beach on weekdays.
Belle Mare (East): Belle Mare is unquestionably one of the most beautiful beaches on the island. A pristine stretch of white sand, calm teal water, this is the place to be for a relaxing day under the Mauritian sun and enjoying a refreshing swim.
Flic en Flac (West): Flic en Flac Beach is one of the longest beaches in Mauritius where you can enjoy a one-hour walk to Tamarin. It is also an idyllic place to relax and watch life go by.
Flic en Flac beach, photo credit: Hai Yang
Best beaches to snorkel
Trou aux Biches (North): To some, Trou aux Biches is the best beach thanks to its sand and water quality, its climate and all the proposed activities like snorkelling to admire the gorgeous Great Barrier Reef.
Pereybère (North): You will love Pereybère’s deep and clear water to observe the corals.
Flic en Flac (West): Not only can you relax at Flic en Flac, but you can also enjoy a great beach to snorkel. Flic en Flac has something for everyone!
Trou Aux Biches, photo by Lisa
Best beaches to surf
Tamarin (West): With 1-meter high waves, Tamarin is a nice beach to surf while admiring the view on the Black River mountains.
Le Morne (West): The place to be for kitesurfing and windsurfing! Here the wind is perfect all year round and makes Le Morne Beach one of the best beaches worldwide for pro-surfers. You should watch their performances!
Tripigator – Live, Love, Surf!
Best beaches for sports
Mont Choisy (North): With its 3km stretch of white sand and clear water, Mont Choisy Beach if often crowded on weekends. There are various activities to enjoy such as jogging, aerobic, water skiing and even football.
Belle Mare (East): In addition to swimming and relaxing, the picturesque Belle Mare Beach is perfect for a morning run or an afternoon walk.
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