South Coast Beaches of Mauritius

The south of Mauritius is considered to be a more virgin region of the Island providing wilder scenery.

The south of the Island is also known for its high sea cliffs and for the dramatic sights of the big waves crushing against the rocks. The reason for the big waves is the breaks in the coral reef at that area which allow the waves to reach all the way to the coast. This makes the sight of Mauritius south coastline very dramatic and picturesque.

The beaches on the Southern part of the island are not recommended for swimming. Usually the area is made up of quite high cliffs which most of the time directly fall into in the sea. Also, due to the fact the island is not protected at this area by the reef, the sea currents are very strong and can be dangerous.

The most popular beaches of the South region of Mauritius are: St Félix, Riviere des Galets and Gris Gris.

Riviere des Galets Beach

The Riviere des Galets beach is located between Souillac and Bel Ombre. The beach is easily accessible when driving on the coast road heading east from Souillac.

Riviere des Galets beach is a great place to enjoy a great view of the sea and the big waves crashing on the shore. Here you can smell the sea, feel the wind breeze and enjoy a beautiful view of the south mountain range.

Few minutes walk from the beach found the small island Ilôt Sancho. The island is reachable by walk from the beach of the Riviere des Gallet by crossing the very shallow sea on this spot.

Ilôt Sancho itself is very small and it is possible to do a complete circle of the island in several minutes. The walk on the island is quite nice, and you will have a great view on the south coast. The sea at Ilôt Sancho does not suit swimming.

St Félix Beach

The beach of St. Felix is located at the very south of the Island between the towns of Belle Ombre and Soulliac. The St. Felix is considered the most beautiful beach of the south of Mauritius (excluding the Le Morne peninsula).

St Felix is actually consisting of two small separated beaches of which the more eastern beach is a little more recommended to visit.

The beach itself is very beautiful, the sand is white and the sea offers mixtures of blues, from a light turquoise to a darker blue. Also, the many trees and greenery along the coastline provide a dramatic colors contrast to the beach and sea.

Swimming and bathing is not possible at St Felix due to the strong sea currents and the many corals scattered along the beach.

The beach is very quite during weekdays and it offers ideal quite, relaxed gateway.

Gris Gris Beach

The Gris Gris beach is located at the South of Mauritius few kilometers south east of the village of Souillac. When driving on the coast road heading east from Souillac you will see a sign leading to the beach of Gris Gris.

Gris Gris beach offers the visitors a magnificent view from the top of its cliffs. This part of the island is not surrounded by coral reefs which causes the thick waves crash directly on the cliffs creating big splashes of water.

Beside the beach there is a small garden offering many quite spots for you to relax on one of the many benches while having a view of the sea, waves and rock cliffs. From the garden there is a way which brings you down to a small beach where you can admire the view of the sea from close.

The most spectacular part of Gris-gris is the "Roche Qui Pleure" where the constant squashing of waves against the flanks of the cliff gives the impression that the cliff is crying.

List of Beaches at the South of Mauritius:

• Baie Du Cap
• Gris Gris
• La Cambuse
• Le Bouchon
• Riambel
• Saint Felix
• Souillac
• Pomponette