Mauritius Beaches

Mauritius is an island located in the Indian Ocean near Reunion and Rodrigues islands. Clear warm colored blue turquoise water, and endless white beaches with coconut trees make Mauritius an ideal tropical dream beach holiday destination.

Mauritius Island offers the visitors a large variety of beautiful white sandy beaches and blue lagoons. Mauritius is said to be the paradise of the Indian Ocean.

Its large lagoons lined with fine white sand are the embodiment of paradise to those who want to enjoy the sea and the sun. All around the island, large strips of beaches offer unbeatable relaxing possibilities.

The coastline of Mauritius is approximately 330 km long and nearly everywhere you can find the nice sandy beaches. Another big advantage of Mauritius is that the entire island is surrounded by coral reefs which have created big lagoons all around. These lagoons not only beautiful with crystal clear water, but also provide calm water conditions, ideal for swimming, bathing and snorkeling.

On many of these beaches you are sure to find hotels and beach resorts. However it is important to know that all beaches of Mauritius are public.

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

By following the links here below you will find more information about the different beaches in each of the different coasts and regions of Mauritius.

Mauritius Beaches by region:

• North Coast Beaches of Mauritius
• East Coast Beaches of Mauritius
• South Coast Beaches of Mauritius
• West Coast Beaches of Mauritius

Mauritius Beaches – Best time to Visit

Mauritius is a tropical island and like many tropical islands it is lush green and has colorful vegetation throughout the year. The climate is very pleasant and allows the visitors to have perfect holidays all the year round. You can decide to come to Mauritius at any time of the year and you will be sure to have a comfortable weather during your stay.

Please note that when visiting Mauritius during the summer period (November to April), you are sure to enjoy bright sun and swimsuit hot temperatures. During the period of July-September, the temperatures are lower and it can be a little cold for swimming and bathing in the sea.

Important Notes:

• Special care should be taken while visiting beaches for swimming purposes. Few beaches are dangerous for bathing, while others can be too deep for children. This is why before entering the sea, make sure to keep track of any notice boards with warnings regarding entering the sea.
• Nudism is not allowed in Mauritius and there are no nudist beaches in Mauritius.
• It is important to know that all the beaches of Mauritius are public. This is also relevant for the hotel beaches. Accordingly, hotels, resorts or private villas owners can’t prevent you from entering “their” beach.