Best Places to Visit in Mauritius

Places & Experiences Across Mauritius

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45 beaches shown

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Westbeach

Albion

Albion Beach pairs lagoon time with the rocky Pointe aux Caves coast and lighthouse.

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Albion
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North Eastbeach

Anse La Raie

An open northern lagoon shaped as much by wind as by water.

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Anse La Raie
SecludedTop Pick
SouthSecluded

Baie De Jacotet

Baie de Jacotet offers rocky coastal scenery and open-sea views on Mauritius’ southern shore; plan it as a sightseeing stop.

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Baie De Jacotet
AmenitiesTop Pick
NorthAmenities

Bain Boeuf

Bain Boeuf puts Coin de Mire centre stage, with lagoon scenery and opportunities for a short beach visit or conditions-dependent snorkelling.

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Bain Boeuf
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Northbeach

Balaclava

Turtle Bay connects reef scenery, coastal hotels and the north-west lagoon.

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Balaclava
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SouthSnorkeling

Bel Ombre

Bel Ombre combines southern lagoon scenery with nearby nature experiences. Check access, sea conditions and beach options.

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Bel Ombre
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EastAmenities

Belle Mare

Belle Mare Beach offers long eastern sands, sunrise walks and lagoon swimming. Explore practical beach access and nearby water activities.

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Belle Mare
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South EastAmenities

Blue Bay

Blue Bay Beach sits beside the marine park in southeast Mauritius. Compare shore swimming with guided marine-park snorkelling.

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Blue Bay
photographyTop Pick
Eastphotography

Bras d'Eau

Bras d’Eau links an east-coast beach stop with nearby forest exploration. Find out how to combine both parts of the visit.

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Bras d'Eau
Family-friendlyTop Pick
NorthFamily-friendly

Butte à L'Herbe

Butte à L’Herbe near Calodyne brings shaded picnic areas, footbridges and volcanic shoreline into one compact coastal stop.

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Butte à L'Herbe
NatureTop Pick
North East

Calodyne Beach

A low-key northern village of shallow lagoon, fishing boats and island views.

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Calodyne Beach
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Northcultural

Cap Malheureux

Cap Malheureux pairs Coin de Mire views with a fishing shore beneath the red-roof church. See how to plan a respectful stop.

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Cap Malheureux
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Flic En Flac

Flic en Flac combines long public sands, lagoon activities, places to eat and west-coast sunsets. Plan where to spend your beach day.

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Flic En Flac
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NorthAmenities

Grand Baie Public Beach

Grand Baie Beach places boat trips, lagoon views and waterfront dining within reach. Find the coastal information before exploring town.

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Grand Baie Public Beach
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NorthSecluded

Grand Gaube

Grand Gaube offers a fishing-village waterfront, small boats and northern lagoon views. Plan a coastal visit beyond the resort strip.

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Grand Gaube
natureTop Pick
Southnature

Gris Gris

Gris Gris reveals Mauritius’ surf-beaten southern cliffs and dramatic lookout points. This coast is for views, not lagoon swimming.

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Gris Gris
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Northbeach

Hibiscus Beach

Hibiscus Beach is a small walk-in coastal spot near Pereybere. Learn about access, lagoon conditions and planning a short detour.

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Hibiscus Beach
speedboat-toursTop Pick
North Eastspeedboat-tours

Ilot Gabriel & Ile Plate

Îlot Gabriel and Île Plate are reached by boat, with island beaches, seabirds and snorkelling to consider when choosing a trip.

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Ilot Gabriel & Ile Plate
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South Eastsea

La Cambuse

Discover La Cambuse, a visitor attraction in south Mauritius, why it may suit your itinerary and what to check before visiting.

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La Cambuse
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Northsea

La Cuvette

La Cuvette near Grand Baie is suited to a shorter lagoon stop. Check beach access, swimming conditions and what to expect.

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La Cuvette
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South WestFamily-friendly

La Prairie

La Prairie offers wide views of Le Morne across the southwest lagoon. Useful for a scenic pause on the coastal road.

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La Prairie
SecludedTop Pick
WestSecluded

La Preneuse

La Preneuse combines a Black River beach stop with its Martello Tower and west-facing evening views. Plan the two together.

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La Preneuse
SnorkelingTop Pick
South WestSnorkeling

Le Morne

Discover the beach at Le Morne, a scenic southwest Mauritius lagoon with clear water, mountain views, snorkelling and space to enjoy the coastline.

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Le Morne
kitesurfTop Pick
South Westkitesurf

Le Morne Kitesurf Lagoon

Le Morne Kitesurf Lagoon is about wind, riding areas and practical access. Understand the conditions before choosing a session.

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Le Morne Kitesurf Lagoon
SnorkelingTop Pick
South WestSnorkeling

Le Morne La Pointe

La Pointe at Le Morne needs clear beach-location and access guidance. Check the exact section before planning a visit.

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Le Morne La Pointe
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South Westbeach

Le Morne Le Paradis Beach

Where turquoise water meets the silhouette of Le Morne.

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Le Morne Le Paradis Beach
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Le Morne Lux Beach

LUX* Le Morne Beach has mountain-and-lagoon scenery beside resort frontage. Understand access before planning your visit.

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Le Morne Lux Beach
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Eastbeach

Melville Beach

Melville Beach near Grand Gaube is a small coastal stop with lagoon scenery. Find directions and conditions before going.

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Melville Beach
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NorthFamily-friendly

Mont Choisy

Mont Choisy pairs an extended sandy shore with tree shade and lagoon access. Plan walks, swimming and family time.

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Mont Choisy
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EastSecluded

Palmar Beach

Palmar Beach offers lagoon scenery between Belle Mare and Trou d’Eau Douce. Compare access and coastal conditions.

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Palmar Beach
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Northbeach

Pereybere Beach

Pereybere puts a swimming beach close to food and village facilities. See why timing matters at this compact northern cove.

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Pereybere Beach
SnorkelingTop Pick
NorthSnorkeling

Pointe Aux Piments

Pointe aux Piments is a reef-oriented stretch near Turtle Bay. Check shoreline access and snorkelling conditions.

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Pointe Aux Piments
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NorthSnorkeling

Pointe D'azure Beach In Mauritius

Pointe d’Azur near Pereybere has rocky edges and lagoon pockets. Get clear access advice for this smaller northern shore.

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Pointe D'azure Beach In Mauritius
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South EastSecluded

Pointe d'Esny

Pointe d’Esny has clear southeast lagoon water behind narrow public approaches. Check paths, access and nearby Blue Bay options.

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Pointe d'Esny
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Southsea

Pomponette Beach

Explore Pomponette beach in Mauritius, near Riambel on the south coast. Discover sandy shores, coastal walks and practical tips for planning your beach visit.

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Pomponette Beach
discoverTop Pick
Southdiscover

Riambel

Rugged, wild and untouched are just some of the ideal words to describe this jewel of Mauritius.

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Riambel
SurfingTop Pick
SouthSurfing

Rivière Des Galets

Rivière des Galets reveals a wave-exposed southern shoreline with rocky scenery. Prioritise viewpoints and safety.

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Rivière Des Galets
SecludedTop Pick
EastSecluded

Roche Noire

Planning a visit to Roche Noire beach in Mauritius? Explore our guide to beach access, swimming conditions, facilities and local tips before you set off.

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Roche Noire
Family-friendlyTop Pick
SouthFamily-friendly

Souillac

Souillac’s coast links the Telfair Garden area with southern sea views. Find a shoreline-focused guide rather than a general town list.

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Souillac
SnorkelingTop Pick
SouthSnorkeling

St Felix

Saint Félix Beach combines southern sands, greenery and vivid coastal water. Check access and conditions at each section.

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St Felix
SurfingTop Pick
WestSurfing

Tamarin

Tamarin Bay is shaped by surf, a river mouth and mountain views. Explore this distinctive west-coast beach with realistic water advice.

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Tamarin
SnorkelingTop Pick
NorthSnorkeling

Trou Aux Biches

Trou aux Biches combines a long sandy beach, reef snorkelling and sunset views. Plan the lagoon side of your visit.

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Trou Aux Biches
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EastAmenities

Trou d'Eau Douce

Trou d’Eau Douce is an east-coast lagoon gateway for Île aux Cerfs boats. Find waterfront and departure guidance.

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Trou d'Eau Douce
beachTop Pick
Westbeach

Villa Caroline Beach, Flic en Flac

Discover Villa Caroline Beach in Flic en Flac, Mauritius, with pale sand, a turquoise lagoon, fishing boats and sunset views. Plan your beach visit.

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Villa Caroline Beach, Flic en Flac
SnorkelingTop Pick
WestSnorkeling

Wolmar Beach

Wolmar extends the Flic en Flac coastline with resort-fronted sands and west-facing evening views.

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Wolmar Beach

Turn places into a route

Don't visit Mauritius as a list of pins.

Cluster nearby places into realistic days. Chamarel, Black River Gorges and Le Morne work naturally together; Mahébourg and Blue Bay make a strong southeast day; Cap Malheureux can anchor a north-coast route.

Use our West Mauritius travel guide to plan the western part of your trip. For a day combining the southeast and south, consult our South Mauritius travel guide. Plan the northern part of your trip with our North Mauritius travel guide.

Chamarel waterfall in Mauritius

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