Lagoons · Sands · Coasts
The Best Beaches of Mauritius
Reef-sheltered lagoons, dramatic wild coasts and everything between - the island's finest sands, grouped by coast.
North Coast
calm lagoons & easy swims
Trou aux Biches - top snorkelling & families
Mont Choisy - the island's longest beach
Pereybere - lively, local & central
Cap Malheureux - the red-roof photo icon
East Coast
luxury & lagoon perfection
Belle Mare - long, peaceful sunrise
Blue Bay - the best snorkelling
Ile aux Cerfs - lagoon paradise, by boat
Pointe d'Esny - clear, quiet lagoon
West Coast
sunsets, dolphins & drama
Flic en Flac - the most versatile beach
Le Morne - iconic UNESCO kite lagoon
Tamarin - surf & dolphin bay
Albion - a quiet west-coast escape
South Coast
wild & untouched
Gris Gris - dramatic cliffs (views only)
La Cambuse - raw & near the airport
Riambel - quiet local beach walks
St Felix - raw southern beauty
Good to know
Public access - Most beaches are public to the high water mark.
Calmest swims - North & east lagoons stay sheltered year-round.
The wild south - For views, not swimming - mind the waves.
Clearest water - Snorkel on calm mornings for the best visibility.
