Relaxing North Mauritius Beach Day

A slow day of sand, sea and northern coastal scenery.

Enjoy a relaxed north Mauritius beach day with a small selection of beautiful coastal stops, warm lagoons and plenty of time to slow down.

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1. Trou aux Biches
Trou aux Biches combines a long sandy beach, reef snorkelling and sunset views. Plan the lagoon side of your visit. Trou aux Biches is a popular coastal village in northern Mauritius with a long sandy beach, lagoon, snorkelling and sunset views. It suits couples, families and travellers wanting an easy beach day; allow a few hours and expect a livelier setting than Mauritius’ more secluded coves. Trou aux Biches combines the simplicity of a long beach day with the convenience of staying close to one of northern Mauritius’ established coastal villages. The beach runs alongside Trou aux Biches, giving visitors a long stretch for walking, relaxing beside the lagoon and watching the sun drop towards the western horizon.
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2. Mont Choisy
Mont Choisy pairs an extended sandy shore with tree shade and lagoon access. Plan walks, swimming and family time. The beach at Mont Choisy is a long, spacious stretch of sand on the northwest coast of Mauritius, known for calm lagoon water, swimming, walking and shade beneath casuarina trees. It suits families and relaxed beachgoers; allow around 2–4 hours and expect a livelier atmosphere on weekends. Mont Choisy is a good choice when you want space rather than a compact beach scene.
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3. Grand Baie
Grand Baie is the tourism hub of the north, known for its lively atmosphere, shopping, and excellent restaurants and bars. Grand Baie is more than just a beach – it's the heart of Mauritius' nightlife and tourism in the north. The bay itself offers calm waters perfect for swimming and water sports. The area is surrounded by shops, restaurants, and bars making it the perfect destination for those who want to combine beach time with entertainment.
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4. La Cuvette
La Cuvette near Grand Baie is suited to a shorter lagoon stop. Check beach access, swimming conditions and what to expect. La Cuvette is a small beach near Grand Baie in northern Mauritius, known for clear lagoon water, a compact sandy cove and a quieter atmosphere than the town centre. It suits couples, families and travellers wanting an easy swim or short beach stop; allow around 1–2 hours. Just outside the busiest part of Grand Baie, La Cuvette offers a much smaller and more intimate stretch of coastline. Instead of a long open beach, the shoreline curves around a compact sandy cove bordered by trees, rocks and clear lagoon water.
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5. Pereybere
Can't decide whether you want family-friendly or white sand beaches with various food options? Well, you don't have to at Pereybere. The pristine shore's beauty is only matched by the bright blue waters, which are prime for swimming and snorkeling, icing-sugar sand and of course a set of open-air food joints… voila! Job done! Paradise found! Indeed, if asked to design and illustrate your perception of a perfect beach, Pereybere is probably what you would come up with.
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6. Bain Boeuf
Bain Boeuf puts Coin de Mire centre stage, with lagoon scenery and opportunities for a short beach visit or conditions-dependent snorkelling. Bain Boeuf is a quieter beach area on the north coast of Mauritius, between Pereybere and Cap Malheureux, known for lagoon scenery and views towards Coin de Mire. It suits couples, photographers, snorkellers and travellers seeking a relaxed coastal stop rather than a busy swimming beach. Bain Boeuf is one of those north-coast stops where the view is as important as the beach itself. Set between the Pereybere and Cap Malheureux area, the shoreline looks across the lagoon towards the distinctive outline of Coin de Mire, giving the location a very different character from the busier beaches closer to Grand Baie.
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7. Cap Malheureux
Cap Malheureux owes its name to all the shipwrecks that took place on its shores. It was also here that the English, in 1810, landed to take possession of the island. But now it's known for its red-roofed church! Postcard decor, breathtaking views of the Gunner's Corner and the North Islands. Hosting many weddings throughout the year, or couples just coming for a photo shoot to immortalize their union, this place is well appreciated.
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