|Beaches guide Mauritius: Balaclava beach | Pointe aux Piments beach | Trou aux Biches beach | Mont Choisy beach | La Cuvette beach | Péreybère beach | Coin de Mire beach | Cap Malheureux beach | Grand Gaube beach | Belle Mare beach | Palmar Beach | Roches Noires and Poste Lafayette beach | Trou d'Eau Douce beach | Ile Aux Cerfs beach | Blue Bay beach | Bel Ombre beach | Le Morne beach | Tamarin beach | Flic en Flac beach |

Beaches of Mauritius: Bel Ombre beach

The Southern coast is not known for it beaches however; a couple of resorts such as The Telfair Resort and Spa are perfectly situated as one of Mauritius’ best kept secrets, the former sugar estate of Bel Ombre. The beach faces the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean and the Resort the green slopes of a new championship golf course at the foot of a mountain. The nearby waters of Citrus River (Rivière Citron) contribute considerably to its charm.

Beaches of Mauritius: Le Morne beach

On the Southwest of the island of Mauritius Berjaya Le Morne Beach Resort and Casinos is set in a fragrant tropical garden on a 3km long beach, facing the irresistible blue tones of the Indian Ocean layers. Enjoying time in the lagoon offers more than romantic sunsets, snorkelling and excellent diving – just swing is an experience with a spectacular rises of “Le Morne” mountain. For the wind and kite surfer the public beach, next to Indian Resort (Apavou), are without a doubt one of the best spots to test your skills. Should you need some help the Mistral Surf Club, at Indian Resort, have the international expertise to get of to the right start.

Beaches of Mauritius: Tamarin beach

Lying in the shadow of the Rivière Noire Mountains; Tamarin has a fine lagoon which is split in two by the Rivière Noire (Black River). The bathing at this point is a big attraction, and amenities for surfing in the big ocean swells are available.
Tamarin area is more than a famous surf spot and was a legendary hippie destination in the sixties. Guests of Tamarin Hotel and Sands Resort, both facing the bay are offered an exceptional sea ballet performed by the Tamarin Dolphins.

Beaches of Mauritius: Flic en Flac beach

The beach of Flic en Flac, offers an easy access with a long public stretch of powdered white sand and calm, shallow, reef-protected water, backed by the ubiquitous Filao trees, which offer shade for a picnic. The surrounding area may have become overdeveloped to some but does, at least, offer the humble independent traveller a variety of apartments, small hotels (Klondike Hotel, Villas Caroline Hotel and Manisa Hotel), shops, bars and restaurants at budget prices. Well renowned hotel resorts (Taj Exotica Resort Mauritius, Sofitel Imperial Mauritius and Hilton Resort Mauritius) are also found in the same line, which lies side by side down towards the Tamarin bay.