Mauritius Coast from Above: Aerial Views of Beaches, Lagoons & Reefs
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Mauritius Coast from Above: Aerial Views of Beaches, Lagoons & Reefs

·October 27, 2026·10 min read
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Mauritius Coast from Above: Beaches, Lagoons, Reefs & Islands

Seen from above, the Mauritius coast reveals how dramatically the island changes from one region to another. The north is shaped by calm lagoons, sandy beaches and offshore islets, while the east opens onto long reef-lined shores and wide turquoise waters. The south is wilder, with black cliffs, powerful waves and rugged coastal scenery, while the west combines sheltered beaches, mountain backdrops and glowing sunset lagoons. Together, these contrasting landscapes show why every side of Mauritius offers a completely different coastal experience.

The Mauritius coast reveals a striking mix of turquoise lagoons, coral reefs, white-sand beaches, rocky headlands and small offshore islands. From Le Morne and the wild south to the calm lagoons of the north and east, aerial views show how dramatically the island’s coastline changes from one region to another.

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North

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Pereybere beach with a view on Coin de Mire

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Grand Baie

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Grand Baie morning before the catamaran leaves

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The famous corner of Pointe aux Canoniers

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Grand Gaube

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Buttle a l'herbe

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The northern most point of Mauritius

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The secluded side of Calodyne

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Another beautiful side of Butte s l'Herbe

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Ile d'Ambre and the blue shades of Grand gaube

South

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Mahebourg Village

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The lagoon of the South East Coast

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South of Mauritius as Soufleur is rugged and wild

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The cliffs side of Gris Gris and Souillac

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Bel Ombre lagoon

East

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shades of blue at Trou d'eau Douce

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Belle Mare Plage

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Ile aux Cerfs & Ilot Mangenie

West

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Sunset over Tamarin bay

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Bay of Tamarin full view in the morning

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Ile aux Benitiers in the morning

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The iconic Le Morne Mountain

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Written by the Mauritius Explored editorial team, a Mauritian travel guide focused on beaches, activities, local places, and practical island planning.

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