MAURITIUS BEACHES
The North Coast This is the busiest side of the island, where you will find Grand Baie, the island’s only resort town, which provides the best options for eating, drinking and shopping. There are also a number of bars and nightclubs that keep going after midnight. If you want an action packed holiday, this is where you will want to be. There are many water sports available here, especially sailing.
Since Grand Baie and also the neighbour town of La Cuvette have evolved from fishing villages and are great for sailing and other boat excursions, they aren't ideal for swimming in the seas because of the boat traffic. Just a short drive away however is the peninsular of Pointe aux Canonniers, where you can find white, sandy beaches for miles.
The East Coast is where you will find the islands most luxurious hotels, as well as the best golf courses. The most popular area due to its incredibly beautiful beaches is Belle Mare. The whole of this coast line is less built up than many other areas, which also adds to its exclusivity. One fact to know about this coast line is that is where the trade winds hit the island, which can provide a refreshing breeze in summer, but in winter it can get a bit windy and your golf balls won’t fly as far.
The most rugged and undeveloped side of the island is the South Coast. There are fewer swimming beaches here, the most renowned one being Bel Ombre, but if you want to get off the beaten track, this is where to do it. The south coast is home to Blue Bay Marine Park, which protects rich coral reefs and therefore offers some of the best snorkelling and diving in Mauritius and it is the gateway to the mountainous interior with the Black River Gorges National Park and Chamarel, featuring beautiful nature sights like waterfalls and the La Vallee Des Couleurs, plus lots of options for scenic hikes in tropical forests.
By definition, the West Coast is where you will see the best sunsets and find some picture post card beaches on the Le Mourne Peninsular in the south as well as around Flic en Flac and Trou aux Biches in the north. It is also the most sheltered from the wind, even though Tamarin Bay in the south is a an exception and great for surfers. The capital city of Port Louis is found on the west coast between Flic en Flac and Trou aux Biches, which are with the best spots for families because they are sheltered, making the waters ideal for swimming, kayaking and snorkelling. Port Louis is also home to some intoxicating spice markets and ornate Hindu Temples, if you want to explore more of the colourful culture.
Since Grand Baie and also the neighbour town of La Cuvette have evolved from fishing villages and are great for sailing and other boat excursions, they aren't ideal for swimming in the seas because of the boat traffic. Just a short drive away however is the peninsular of Pointe aux Canonniers, where you can find white, sandy beaches for miles.
The East Coast is where you will find the islands most luxurious hotels, as well as the best golf courses. The most popular area due to its incredibly beautiful beaches is Belle Mare. The whole of this coast line is less built up than many other areas, which also adds to its exclusivity. One fact to know about this coast line is that is where the trade winds hit the island, which can provide a refreshing breeze in summer, but in winter it can get a bit windy and your golf balls won’t fly as far.
The most rugged and undeveloped side of the island is the South Coast. There are fewer swimming beaches here, the most renowned one being Bel Ombre, but if you want to get off the beaten track, this is where to do it. The south coast is home to Blue Bay Marine Park, which protects rich coral reefs and therefore offers some of the best snorkelling and diving in Mauritius and it is the gateway to the mountainous interior with the Black River Gorges National Park and Chamarel, featuring beautiful nature sights like waterfalls and the La Vallee Des Couleurs, plus lots of options for scenic hikes in tropical forests.
By definition, the West Coast is where you will see the best sunsets and find some picture post card beaches on the Le Mourne Peninsular in the south as well as around Flic en Flac and Trou aux Biches in the north. It is also the most sheltered from the wind, even though Tamarin Bay in the south is a an exception and great for surfers. The capital city of Port Louis is found on the west coast between Flic en Flac and Trou aux Biches, which are with the best spots for families because they are sheltered, making the waters ideal for swimming, kayaking and snorkelling. Port Louis is also home to some intoxicating spice markets and ornate Hindu Temples, if you want to explore more of the colourful culture.
where to stay...
Sorted from low-key to deluxe
North Coast |
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Recif Attitude - balaclava
Coin de Mire Attitude - Grand Baie
The Ravenala Attitude - Balaclava
Sakoa Boutique Hotel - Balaclava
VEranda paul et virginie - grand baie
Hotel 20 degrees sud - grand baie
paradise cove boutique hotel - grand baie
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East Coast |
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emeraude beach attitude hotel - BELLE MARE
AMBRE HOTEL - BELLE MARE
SOLANA BEACH - belle mare
maritim crystal beach hotel - Belle Mare
veranda palmar beach hotel & spa - PALMAR
Bubble Lodge Ile aux cerfs - ile aux cerfs
SALT OF PALMAR - Palmar
CONSTANCE PRINCE MAURICE - POste DE FLACQ
SHANGRI-LA'S LE TOUSSROK RESORT & SPA -
POINTE maurice ONE & ONLY LE SAINT GERAN - Pointe de Flacq
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south coast |
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Tamassa Resort - Bel Ombre
PReskil Island Resort
Heritage Awali Golf & Spa Resort - Bel Ombre
Heritage Le Telfair - Bel ombre
Shanti Maurice REsort & Spa - SAINT FELIX
Ile Des Deux Cocos - your own private island
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west coast |
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VERandA TAMARIN - tamarin
Surfers Paradise!
ANELIA RESORT & SPA - flic en flac
SANDS SUITS RESORT & SPA - FLIC EN FLAC
LA PIROGUE A SUN RESORT - FLIC EN FLAC
LUX LE MORNE - le morne
MARADIVA VILLAS RESORT & SPA - FLIC EN FLAC
THE ST REGIS MAURITIUS RESORT - LE MORNE
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