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
East
West
South

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.