A sailing boat off the sand at Mont Choisy, Mauritius
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The best beach for your Mauritius holiday is the one that fits the day you actually want. A picnic, a swim, a snorkelling outing and a sunset stop need different plans. Here are seven beaches to consider, plus a scenic stop to keep out of your swimming itinerary, with practical advice for getting there and coming back.
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FAQ
Which beach should I choose with children?
Start with the shortest practical journey, a manageable entrance and the facilities your family needs. Mont Choisy, Trou aux Biches and Flic en Flac are options to compare, not a guarantee of safe water. Check the conditions and supervise children closely.
Can I visit these beaches without hiring a car?
Yes, a pre-arranged taxi or transfer can be part of your plan. Agree on both journeys, the exact pickup points and the quoted total. If using a bus, check current routes and the last return service for your specific beach.
Does a public beach give me access to hotel facilities?
Do not assume that it does. Use public access and arrange hotel parking, meals, loungers or other services separately where available. Confirm any charge before using a service.
Should I book a beach boat trip in advance?
If the trip is central to your day, arrange it before making transport plans that depend on it. Review the meeting point, inclusions, suitability and weather policy. Confirmed booking terms, not this guide, determine changes or refunds.
For a first beach day, choose somewhere on the coast where you are staying. Keep a second stop optional. Our shortlist groups Mont Choisy, Trou aux Biches and Pereybere in the north, Flic en Flac in the west, Belle Mare in the east, Le Morne in the southwest and Blue Bay in the southeast. This is a planning guide, not a safety ranking. Decide whether swimming is essential or whether you would enjoy the day on the sand if conditions change.
Mont Choisy for a long, unhurried beach visit
Mont Choisy has a long sandy bay with casuarina trees on the northwest coast. Mauritius Now
We would start here for a beach-led day in the north. Bring your picnic and choose one stretch rather than moving the car repeatedly. Use the public-beach entrance as your destination. If someone is collecting you, save the exact arrival point before walking farther along the bay. Natural shade moves during the day, so bring your own sun protection too.
Trou aux Biches for an afternoon on the coast
Trou aux Biches runs beside its namesake village and is known for sunset views. Mauritius Now
Consider it when you want to leave the afternoon open and linger rather than fit in several excursions. Agree on your return pickup before settling down. A hotel name on a map is not an invitation to cross its grounds or use its loungers. Start from a public access point and arrange any hotel services separately.
Pereybere for a beach stop in a northern itinerary
Pereybere appears in the official register of public beaches. Beach Authority
Make it your main beach stop if it fits your accommodation and meal plans better than crossing the north to another bay. Give your driver the precise public-beach meeting point, not just the name of the village. If travelling with children, identify an easy place to regroup and check the water together before anyone enters. Being a public beach does not establish permanent lifeguard coverage.
Flic en Flac for a west-coast beach day
Flic en Flac combines a long west-coast shoreline, casuarina shade and nearby food stalls. Mauritius Now
Choose it when you want a beach visit with the option of finding lunch nearby. Set a meeting landmark before your group spreads out. Food opening hours and available parking can change, so carry drinking water and a simple snack. Leave a diving or boat trip as a separately planned activity with its own confirmed departure point.
Belle Mare for an early start in the east
Belle Mare is on the east coast, with casuarina shade and a setting suited to a sunrise walk. Mauritius Now
If you are staying nearby, make the beach the first outing of the day and leave the rest flexible. Specify the main public beach in your route, because an address labelled Belle Mare may refer to a hotel or another stretch of coast. For a visit from farther away, weigh the return journey against the time you will actually spend on the sand.
Le Morne for the mountain backdrop
Le Morne beach lies below Le Morne Brabant, in an area associated with kite sports. Mauritius Now
Come for the setting, and decide in advance whether this is a beach day or an activity day. A mountain hike, a kite lesson and a swim are separate plans. Do not use a kite-launch area as your swimming spot. Confirm the exact public-beach access and pickup point; a booking elsewhere on the peninsula may have a different meeting place.
Blue Bay for a beach and marine-park outing
Blue Bay is in the southeast, with glass-bottom boat visits to its marine park. Mauritius Now
It is a useful starting point when your group wants to compare time on the beach with a snorkelling or boat outing. Decide who wants to enter the water and who prefers to remain on board. Before paying, confirm the route, equipment, supervision, actual water time and weather arrangements. A public-beach visit does not include a boat trip, and a boat booking does not promise wildlife sightings.
Keep Gris Gris for scenery
Near Souillac, Gris Gris has powerful waves and currents and is not a swimming or snorkelling choice. Mauritius Now
Treat it as a separate coastal viewpoint visit. Stay back from cliff edges and wave-exposed rocks, respect barriers, and change the plan if access or conditions are unsuitable. Do not turn a dramatic photograph into a place to enter the sea.
Check access and facilities before setting out
Save a map pin for the public entrance and one for the return pickup if they differ. If stairs, sand or a long walk would be difficult, check the route from the drop-off to the beach before committing to it. A general beach description does not confirm wheelchair access.
The Beach Authority has documented toilets and parking at Flic en Flac, including temporary closures. Check its current notices before leaving. Elsewhere too, verify any facility you depend on rather than assuming toilets, showers, staffed swimming areas or sunbeds will be available. Carry enough water and a way to take your rubbish home.
Build a day with room to enjoy it
For a northern day, choose Mont Choisy or Trou aux Biches as the main stop, then keep a meal around Grand Baie optional. For a western day, settle at Flic en Flac instead of automatically adding Le Morne. If the mountain backdrop is your priority, make Le Morne the destination. In the east, give Belle Mare its own morning. In the southeast, plan Blue Bay around one confirmed outing rather than several tight connections.
These are suggested combinations, not timed itineraries. Check your actual accommodation-to-beach route and traffic on the day. A short-looking distance on the island map is not a reliable journey time.
For summer 2026–2027, keep a flexible beach day in your itinerary. Check the official forecast and warnings before leaving and again if conditions change. A sunny sky does not establish safe sea conditions. Follow local signs, marked swimming areas and official advice; choose a land-based plan if there is a warning affecting your outing.
Before swimming, assess the actual entry point and your group's ability. Keep children under close supervision, avoid boat channels and do not snorkel alone. If the conditions are unclear, stay out and seek local guidance. Do not stand on coral, feed marine animals or remove living things from the water.
Arrange the taxi and the return together
Andeor can arrange transfers through Seke. For a beach visit, have your accommodation address, beach access point, date, pickup time, passenger count and luggage ready. Mention any child-seat or accessibility requirement before confirmation.
Ask for the total quoted amount and clarify whether the journey is one way, a timed return or a vehicle waiting for you. Confirm any waiting charges, payment arrangements and what happens if the weather changes your plan. Keep the agreed pickup pin and contact details available offline. Do not assume a return car will be waiting simply because you booked the outward journey.
Pack for a whole beach day
Bring drinking water, a hat, sun protection, a towel, swimwear, a dry change of clothes and a bag for your rubbish. Add a charged phone and keep valuables with someone in your group rather than leaving them unattended while everyone swims. Repellent can be useful for time spent around vegetation or accommodation. If you bring snorkelling equipment, its presence in your bag is not a reason to enter unsuitable water.
