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Exploring Grand Baie

Nightlife · Shopping · Boat Trips

North · Resort Town

The vibrant heart of the north - Mauritius' liveliest resort town, where a turquoise bay meets shopping, dining, nightlife and boat trips to the islands.

In the town
Nearby escapes

In the Town

bay, shopping & nightlife

Grand Baie Beach & Bay - calm turquoise bay, swimming & sunsets

La Cuvette Beach - a quieter public beach in town

Grand Baie Bazaar - crafts, textiles & souvenir shopping

Bars & restaurants - the north's liveliest dining & nightlife

Catamaran cruises - boat trips to the northern islands

Nearby Escapes

beaches, islands & gardens

Pereybere Beach - sheltered swimming beach - 5 min

Cap Malheureux - red-roofed church & islet views - 15 min

Northern Islands - Gabriel & Flat Island snorkelling, by boat

Mont Choisy Beach - long casuarina-lined bay - 10 min

Pamplemousses Garden - giant water lilies & palms - 20 min

Why Grand Baie

The north's social hub rather than a quiet retreat - come for the bay, the boutiques and the buzz, with beaches, islands and gardens all a short drive away.

Map of Mauritius showing Grand Baie on the north coast
Grand Baie: the north coast

Best time

Sunset - for the bars, bay views & buzz.

Getting there

~1 h from the airport; ~20 min from Port Louis.

Pair it with

Cap Malheureux & Pereybere beaches.

Good to know

Best light - Golden hour over the bay for photos & sundowners.

Book ahead - Reserve catamaran island trips in high season.

Cash & cards - Cards widely accepted; carry cash for the bazaar.

Lively base - The north's buzziest spot for dining & nightlife.

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