Key Takeaways
- Mauritius is ringed by a near-continuous coral lagoon — calm, warm, swimmable water around almost the entire island.
- Belle Mare (east) has the longest, finest beaches; Le Morne (south-west) is the most dramatic; Trou aux Biches (north) is the calmest and most family-friendly.
- The island is malaria-free — a superbly easy, safe beach finish to a safari.
- The best beach weather is May to November, aligning with prime safari season.
- We build every stay as a private, tailor-made journey, paired seamlessly with your safari.
Why Mauritius Has Some of the Indian Ocean's Best Beaches
The reef is the secret. Because a coral reef encircles almost the whole of Mauritius, the sea between shore and reef becomes a vast, sheltered lagoon — calm, warm and an impossible shade of turquoise. That means safe, gentle swimming straight off the sand around most of the island, from the grand beaches of the east to the lively north. Add powder-white sand, a backdrop of sugar-cane fields and mountains, and a malaria-free setting geared to families, and you have one of the world's great beach islands.
Below we rank the eight beaches and beach areas we return to again and again — what makes each special, who it suits best, and how we weave the island into a wider African journey.
1. Belle Mare — The Long White Ribbon
The island's longest and, for many, most beautiful beach. On the east coast, Belle Mare runs for kilometres of pale, powder-soft sand backed by casuarina trees and fronted by a wide, calm lagoon. The east catches the sunrise straight over the sea, and this is where you will find some of the grandest resorts, championship golf and the most generous villas. For sheer scale and beauty of sand, Belle Mare is hard to beat.
2. Le Morne — The Dramatic South-West
The most spectacular setting in Mauritius. Beneath the UNESCO-listed Le Morne Brabant mountain, this south-west peninsula is fringed by a broad white beach and an enormous turquoise lagoon. Reliable breezes make it the island's kite- and wind-surfing capital, yet the lagoon stays calm enough for gentle swimming. The mountain rising straight from the sea, glowing at sunset, gives Le Morne a grandeur no other beach on the island can match.
3. Trou aux Biches — The Family Favourite
The calmest, most protected swimming on the island. On the north-west coast, Trou aux Biches offers a long, gently curving beach and one of the safest, shallowest lagoons in Mauritius — ideal for young children and nervous swimmers. It is also close to the shops, restaurants and nightlife of Grand Baie, making it the easiest base for families and first-timers who want plenty to do just off the sand.
4. Flic en Flac — Sunsets & Diving
The west coast's long, sunset-facing beach. Flic en Flac is one of the island's longest west-coast beaches — a relaxed sweep of white sand famous for its spectacular sunsets and its access to some of the best diving and snorkelling in Mauritius, including the reefs and drop-offs off the nearby marine park. It is a laid-back, scenic choice for travellers who love the water and want to end each day with the sun sinking into the sea.
5. Ile aux Cerfs — The Day-Trip Island
A picture-perfect islet off the east coast. Just offshore from the east coast, Ile aux Cerfs is a small island of dazzling white sand and shallow turquoise water reached by short boat transfer — a favourite day trip for families and couples alike. Spend the day swimming, on watersports or simply lazing on the sand, often combined with a speedboat cruise along the Grand River South East and its waterfall.
6. Pereybere — The Local's Beach
A lively, laid-back beach in the north. Near Grand Baie, Pereybere is a smaller, sociable public beach with calm, clear water and a cluster of casual restaurants and shops behind it. It has an easy, unpretentious charm that mixes visitors and locals, and its shallow, sheltered water makes it a lovely spot for a relaxed swim between exploring the north coast.
7. Blue Bay — The Snorkelling Beach
A protected marine park in the south-east. Blue Bay is famous for the vivid coral and fish of its marine park, one of the best places to snorkel straight off the beach in Mauritius. The sheltered, glass-clear lagoon and the glass-bottom boat trips over the coral make it a wonderful choice for families and anyone who wants to see the reef without diving.
8. Tamarin & the West — Surf & Dolphins
Where the mood turns a little wilder. On the west coast, Tamarin Bay is one of the few places in Mauritius with genuine surf, along with a more rugged, bohemian feel and regular dolphin sightings on early-morning boat trips. It is a scenic, characterful alternative for travellers who want a beach with a bit more edge, framed by mountains and river valleys.
Which Mauritius Beach Should You Choose?
| Beach | Best For | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Belle Mare (east) | Best beaches, golf | Grand, spacious |
| Le Morne (south-west) | Drama, kite-surfing | Scenic, glamorous |
| Trou aux Biches (north) | Families, first-timers | Calm, easy |
| Flic en Flac (west) | Sunsets, diving | Relaxed, scenic |
| Blue Bay (south-east) | Snorkelling | Sheltered, clear |
When to Visit the Beaches of Mauritius
Mauritius is a year-round beach island, but the finest months are May to November — the cooler, drier season, with pleasant temperatures, low humidity and calm, clear lagoons. December to April is warmer and greener, glorious for swimming but with occasional tropical showers. Happily, the May–November window aligns beautifully with prime safari season in Southern Africa, so a single trip can deliver both superb game viewing and perfect beach weather.
Why Book Your Mauritius Beach Holiday With Us
- The right beach and coast — we know the island intimately and match it to your style and dates.
- Safari & beach as one — the game drives, every flight and the island finish, arranged seamlessly.
- Malaria-free luxury — perfect for honeymooners and families after a safari.
- Private and tailor-made — transfers, day trips and special touches all handled.
- 24/7 support — one point of contact from the first game drive to the last island sunset.
Plan Your Mauritius Beach Escape
We are a private, tailor-made travel house based in Cape Town, and few beach finishes to a safari are more effortless than Mauritius. Tell us your dates and the kind of beach you dream of — long and grand, dramatic and scenic, or calm and family-friendly — and we will craft an all-inclusive journey that is entirely your own.
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