Fishing villages, hidden coves, beaches and turquoise lagoons.
Explore Mauritius from Grand Gaube to Trou d’Eau Douce through quiet fishing villages, hidden coves, Belle Mare, Palmar and beautiful turquoise lagoons.
The most photographed church in Mauritius, with its iconic red roof overlooking the sea. The chapel with the red roof, Notre Dame Auxiliatrice, at Cap Malheureux, is very famous and probably one of the most well-known photography spots in Mauritius. Located at the most northerly point of Mauritius, this is where the British first landed before laying claim to the island in 1810.
Butte à L’Herbe near Calodyne brings shaded picnic areas, footbridges and volcanic shoreline into one compact coastal stop. Butte à L’Herbe is a quiet coastal area near Calodyne in northern Mauritius, reached across small bridges and shaded by trees. It suits travellers looking for picnics, photography and peaceful seaside walks rather than a busy swimming beach or organised watersports stop. Butte à L’Herbe offers a different side of the north of Mauritius. Instead of a long resort-lined stretch of sand, you arrive at a small coastal area near Calodyne, connected to the mainland by small bridges and surrounded by water, trees and rocky shoreline.
Grand Gaube offers a fishing-village waterfront, small boats and northern lagoon views. Plan a coastal visit beyond the resort strip. Grand Gaube is a quiet fishing village on the northeast coast of Mauritius with a public beach, lagoon views and small boats along the shore. It suits couples, photographers and travellers seeking a more local coastal atmosphere; allow around 1–2 hours for a relaxed visit. Grand Gaube offers a very different version of northern Mauritius from the restaurants, shops and nightlife of Grand Baie. Here, the coastline meets a long-established fishing village, where small boats on the water and everyday village life are as much part of the experience as the beach itself.
Bras d’Eau links an east-coast beach stop with nearby forest exploration. Find out how to combine both parts of the visit. Bras d'Eau is a visitor attraction in east Mauritius. Its main appeal is its place in a broader Mauritius itinerary, making it most relevant to travellers building a varied Mauritius itinerary. Travellers focused mainly on one specific activity type may prefer to treat it as a secondary stop rather than a must-do. Visit length varies with how deeply you explore; for organised experiences, use the operator’s confirmed duration and inclusions rather than old listings. Check current access, booking and opening information before setting out. Pair it with Belle Mare, Trou d'Eau Douce or another east-coast stop.
Belle Mare Beach offers long eastern sands, sunrise walks and lagoon swimming. Explore practical beach access and nearby water activities. Belle Mare is a long white-sand beach on the east coast of Mauritius, backed by a number of hotels. The lagoon holds plenty of marine life, with eagle rays and reef sharks often seen near the barrier reef, making it a good base for diving and snorkelling. Facing east, it is well placed for sunrise. Belle Mare Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches on the east coast of Mauritius and holds a very special reputation among locals and visitors of the island! Blame it on its beauty, it is one of the loveliest stops while on holiday in Mauritius.
Palmar Beach offers lagoon scenery between Belle Mare and Trou d’Eau Douce. Compare access and coastal conditions. Palmar beach is a coastal beach stop in east Mauritius. Its main appeal is its coastal setting and time by the sea, making it most relevant to travellers planning relaxed coastal time and scenic stops. Travellers focused mainly on indoor attractions or tightly scheduled sightseeing may prefer to treat it as a secondary stop rather than a must-do. Visit length varies with how deeply you explore; for organised experiences, use the operator’s confirmed duration and inclusions rather than old listings. Check current access, booking and opening information before setting out. Pair it with Belle Mare, Trou d'Eau Douce or another east-coast stop.
Trou d’Eau Douce is an east-coast lagoon gateway for Île aux Cerfs boats. Find waterfront and departure guidance. Trou d'Eau Douce is a local place or village in east Mauritius. Its main appeal is its local character and regional context, making it most relevant to travellers exploring the region beyond the main resort areas. Travellers focused mainly on single-purpose attractions may prefer to treat it as a secondary stop rather than a must-do. Visit length varies with how deeply you explore; for organised experiences, use the operator’s confirmed duration and inclusions rather than old listings. Check current access, booking and opening information before setting out. Pair it with Belle Mare, Trou d'Eau Douce or another east-coast stop.
Snorkel or scuba first, then a lighter south-east afternoon.
Five regional loops for local coastlines, fishing villages and seaside towns.
Five regional loops for local coastlines, fishing villages and seaside towns.
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