Mauritius is a fabulous island in the southwestern part of the Indian Ocean. It is known for its many beaches, which can not be compared to anything else, like paradise. The island is well-developed tourist industry, so you are not only waiting for the blue water, white sands and delightful rocks, but also night clubs, restaurants and other entertainment - here every tourist will find a lesson for himself.
Surprisingly, the beaches and resorts are located all along the coast of the island, so they are all divided into: the eastern , western , southern and northern coasts . Each of them has its own characteristics, not to mention the fact that even the weather on some of the coasts is different.
Beaches on the east coast
The longest beach on the east coast is Tru-d'O-Douce - 11 km. The water there is calm enough, but the depth comes quickly, so the yachts are frequent guests here (by the way, one of the popular entertainments on the island is renting a yacht ). Nearby is the picturesque Islet Ser. Every year from July to September, there is a soft southeast wind, which creates excellent conditions for surfing, so Ser is very popular among surfers and during this period they can be observed very much there.
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The beaches of the west coast
You should start from the west coast of the island, here are the best beaches of Mauritius. A variety of terrain makes this place the most picturesque on the island. It is here that avid fishermen from all over the world gather, wishing to try their luck on the Black River - one of the most amazing places for fishing. The most popular beaches of this part of the island are: Flic-en-Flac , Tamarin, Le Morne.
Flic-en-Flac
The beach of Flic-en-Flac is located between the small villages of Albion and Tamarin, so this place is popular not only with tourists, but also with local residents. The name of the beach is quite symbolic, from the Dutch it means "free and flat land" and, looking at Flick-an-Flac, it is such associations that arise. This beach is the longest of all in Mauritius, so it is here that all tourists feel a sense of freedom, because there are white sands and clean ocean around.
Thanks to the long coastline, there was a place on the beach not only for swimming, but also for swimming, snorkeling and other water activities. Flick-an-Flac is perfect for relaxing with children, because in front of it lies a coral reef, which protects it from strong currents. It is this feature that has identified it in the top best beaches of Mauritius for bathing. But choosing Flic-en-Flac for recreation, "arm" with special shoes, since reefs are a habitat for sea urchins and other animals, so you need to enter the water carefully. Also keep in mind that from this side of the island from June to September the water is cool, which is important when relaxing with children.
On the beach are both inexpensive getshausy, and hotels with luxury rooms. Among the most popular Sugar Beach, Beachcomber Dinarobin Hotel Golf & Spa, where there are clubs and restaurants where you can have dinner, and in the evening dance or become a spectator of mesmerizing shows.
From coastal hotels, excursions to Port Louis and the Pamplemus Botanical Garden are sent . These places are the sights of the island, so they should definitely visit. At the weekend in Flic-en-Flac, quite a lot of local people come from the villages and towns that are nearby, so these days the beach is crowded, and on the streets and in the clubs there is fun.
Tamarin
Another beach on the west coast is Tamarin. The name of the beach received from the same name of the bay, in which it is located. The beach wins its most beautiful view. It is noteworthy that the Black River shares it, but it will not be difficult to move from one part to another.
The difference between this beach and others is slightly yellowish sand, which is often washed up by water, because this beach is not protected by reefs, and therefore the currents and big waves are frequent guests of Tamarin. Perhaps, therefore, it is not very popular with tourists. At the same time, hotels in the vicinity are expensive, apparently designed for surfers and other extreme lovers, who love to observe the full force of the elements.
Beaches of the south coast
The southern coast of the island is the least suitable for a comfortable holiday. All due to the fact that the south of Mauritius is known for high cliffs and large waves. This part of the island is unusually contrasting: sharp rocks, between which are white sandy beaches, high waves and wind. This is a great place for surfing and spa treatments, but for families with children it is better to look out for other resorts. Orientation of the beginning of the Southern coast is the Morn Brabant mountain, climbing on which you will see a blue lagoon.
Saint Felix
In the center of the coast is St. Felix - a beach adjacent to the two small villages of Bel-Ombre and Soiliac. Local people, like no other, can appreciate the delights of such an unsettling but delightful place. Therefore, rest among the rocks you need to learn from them. In addition, between the rocks there are quite large stretches of coast, where you can safely enter the water. The presence of rocks and reefs makes this place spacious for marine residents, so on the beach of St. Felix you can watch the exotic fish, sea urchins and other underwater inhabitants.
Gri-Gri
The second popular beach of the Southern coast is the Gri-Gri. Its visitors get the opportunity to admire the beautiful view of the ocean. Being at the top of the cliff, you will see how the high waves beat on the centuries-old rocks, creating real fountains from the spray. The coast here is rather restless, but it is compensated by other gifts of nature. For example, next to Gri-Gri there is a small garden in which the rich flora of the island is represented.
The south of the island is full of comfortable hotels with a full range of spa treatments, so this place can be considered a paradise for lovers of this kind of recreation.
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Beaches of the northern coast
The northern part of the island is the warmest. The weather here is more stable, and the wind appears extremely rare. The beach is perfectly protected by reefs, because of which there is no need to fear waves or currents. The beauty of this place is a lot of small islands, each of which is incredibly picturesque. You can get to them by boat, catamaran or yacht. There you will feel completely free, because you will be completely alone on this island.
Grand Baie beach
The most famous resort of the North coast is the Grand Baie . It is compared to Saint-Tropez: it is rich in restaurants, where all the cuisines of the world are represented. Gran-Be is perfect for lovers of fun and dancing - lots of bars, discos and nightclubs will offer you a great evening.
The main beach of the northern coast is located in the heart of the village of Gran Baix, where its name comes from. It's big enough, but many boats and catamarans leave it, but the bathing area is very small. In addition, the sea transport deprives the water of transparency, and therefore enjoy the blue waters of the ocean and you will not get a good look at the bottom. But despite these shortcomings, the beach has one amazing advantage - it's a view of the "Great Gulf".
The charm of this place is a lot of inexpensive hotels with good apartments, as well as the opportunity to quickly reach the best beach of Mauritius - Pereybere by bus.
Pereyber
Pereybere beach is located in the neighborhood of the Grand Baie, so basically it is visited by tourists who have chosen to rest the hotels of the northern coast. The beach has a wide coastline, so there was a place for a lot of fast food kiosks with various snacks: kebabs, hamburgers, sandwiches and, of course, fresh pineapple. This can boast of not all the beaches of Mauritius, mostly kiosks with snacks can be seen only in cities.
Another advantage of Pereyber is crystal clear water, which creates ideal conditions for snorkeling, therefore, when swimming under the surface of the water with a mask, you will perfectly see the bottom and easily observe the movement of marine inhabitants, even at depth. Snorkeling is the most accessible water entertainment that even children can engage in.
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