Mauritius Beaches
On the Indian Ocean

Mauritius Beaches are of white sands turquoise warm waters and surrounded by palms and other vegetation. The Island of Mauritius is located in the Indian Ocean near the Island of Reunion both located east of the big Island of Madagascar and south of the world known Seychelles Beaches.

The island features also many lagoons with clear waters and the whole island is surrounded by coral reefs making it a heaven for scuba divers.

Let’s divide the island into its four coasts and summarize the best beaches,

View of the Indian Ocean from Mont Choisy Beach Mauritius

North Coast Beaches in Mauritius

The north is known for many activities on the beaches including many water sports like windsurfing, waterskiing, deep sea fishing, sailing and parasailing.

Grand Bay is one of Mauritius best beaches it is public and full of activities.
Trou aux Biches is one of the most popular beaches of Mauritius
Mont Choisy is almost 3 km long with beautiful turquoise waters.
La Cuvette is a public beach near Grand Bay
Pereybere is only accessible coming from Grand Baie great for snorkeling.

Few more beaches on the north

Pereybere
Cap Malheureux
Anse La Raie
Bain Boeuf
Callodnye
Cap Maleureux

Grande Gaube
Point Aux Piment
Pointe Aux Canonniers
Poudre D’or
Trou aux Biches

Mauritius Beaches

Blue Bay is one of the Top Mauritius Beaches

East Coast Mauritius Beaches

The east coast is the wild part of the Island, some of the beaches are:

Blue Bay located southeast near the town of Mahebourg
Belle Mare is a long stretch of beach fringed by casuarinas
Ile aux Cerfs Island just off the coast of Mauritius and accessible by boat

More Beaches on the east coast of Mauritius:

Palmar
Flacq
La Pointe d'Esny
Post Lafayette
Roche Noir

The wild beach of Gris Gris in southern Mauritius

South Coast Beaches of Mauritius

This area is the “virgin” side of the Islands with wild scenery, high cliffs, big waves and dramatic sights of the water hitting the rocks.

St Félix is located on the very south of Mauuritius
Riviere des Galets is the place to view the big waves and relax
Gris Gris with magnivicent views from the top of the cliffs
Riviere des Galets is located between Souillac and Bel Ombre.
Ilôt Sancho is a small island accessible through a very shallow strait.

Other beaches on the south

Baie Du Cap
La Cambuse
Le Bouchon
Riambel
Souillac
Pomponette

For more information visit Mauritius Tourism Website

La Preneuse Beach on Mauritius west and calm coast

West Coast Beaches of Mauritius

Enjoy beautiful beaches and magnificent sunsets along the West coast of Mauritius.

Flic en Flac is a blue lagoon with shallow waters
Tamarin Beach on the slopes of the Black River Mountain, cut in half by the Tamarin River.
Le Morne Beaches on a peninsula on the southwest of the island. The beaches of Le Morne are public.

Other beaches on Mauritius’ west coast