Mauritian Beaches

Mauritian Beaches

Clear warm water and endless white beaches - Mauritius makes this tropical dream come true.

Its large lagoons lined with fine white sand are the embodiment of paradise to those who want to enjoy the sea or just a soak in the sun. All around the island, large strips of public beaches offer unbeatable relaxing possibilities during the week and great opportunities to mix with the local population at the weekends



Most public beaches are safe for swimming, and ideal for coastal walks and scenic sightseeing.

• The North is famous for water sports such as waterskiing, windsurfing , sailing , deep sea fishing, and parasailing. In the evenings, with a view on the sunset, the trendy bars, restaurants and clubs buzz with life.
• The East is wilder and less developed, offering a spectacle of nature. The white beaches of Palmar and Belle Mare stretch endlessly along the coast, fringed on one side by the shady green casuarinas trees and edged by the lagoon on the other.
• The South East is known for its high cliffs which provide for a picturesque sight as you go round the southern tip of the island. Here the breaks in the reef allow the open sea to come right up to the land, crushing against the rocks creating a craggy and dramatic coastline
• Enjoy magnificent sunsets and deep sea fishing along the West coast. Surfers should head for Tamarin, which is the surf centre of Mauritius There, beginners can come to grip with the basics of surfing at the surf school.

Most beach hotels in Mauritius provide complimentary water sport facilities to their clients. Scuba diving, parasailing and deep sea fishing are available at extra cost.

Motor boats are not allowed to exceed 5 knots in specific zones inside the lagoon, namely in Flic-en-Flac and Trou d’Eau Douce. Other regions will follow soon.