Beaches · Cruises · Nightlife
North Mauritius Travel Guide
The island's friendliest base - calm family lagoons, buzzing Grand Baie, gardens and temples, and the signature catamaran cruise to the northern islands.
Where to Go
Grand Baie
The buzzing hub - dining, shopping, nightlife & boat trips.
Trou aux Biches
Calm, family-friendly lagoon with soft sand & sunsets.
Mont Choisy
One of the longest northern beaches - made for walks.
Pereybere
Compact beach with clear water, ideal for swimming.
Cap Malheureux
The iconic red-roof church beside the northern lagoon.
Pamplemousses Garden
Giant water lilies & palm avenues in a peaceful garden.
L'Aventure du Sucre
Sugar-history museum in an old factory - tastings included.
Northern Islands
Catamaran to Gabriel, Flat Island & Coin de Mire.
Drive times
Airport->Grand Baie1h-1.5 h
Port Louis->Grand Baie30-45 min
Pamplemousses->Grand Baie20-30 min
Belle Mare->Grand Baie1-1.5 h
Good to know
Grand Baie shines after dark; swim by day at Pereybere, Mont Choisy or Trou aux Biches. Dress modestly at Cap Malheureux church & Triolet temple.
Getting around
- Rental car - maximum flexibility
- Transfer - a full north loop
- Taxi - handy around Grand Baie
- Boat operators - northern island cruises
Best for
First-timers, families and couples alike - calm beaches, easy dining, culture and gardens, and the signature catamaran cruise, all close together.
A perfect north day
Pamplemousses
garden, then the sugar museum
Lunch
in lively Grand Baie
Beaches
& Cap Malheureux church
Dinner & drinks
on the Grand Baie waterfront
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