![]() Not protected by coral, the waves here can be quite rough, making swimming a bit of a challenge but a lovely environment for surfing fanatics.įurther towards the south-west of the island you have Le Morne and its beaches. Just south of Flic en Flac you will come to Tamarin Beach. The beaches on the west coast are also where you will get some wonderful sunsets to enjoy as the sun slowly disappears seemingly into the ocean, leaving behind a blazing red sky.įlic en Flac beach is the most popular, and it is along this particular stretch that you will find a host of hotels lined up behind the palm trees that fringe the sandy beaches.The beach is protected by a coral reef, so perfect swimming conditions as there are no strong currents - but you do need to watch out for spiky sea urchins when entering the water - so swimming shoes or sandals are advised to protect your foot from a nasty stab! Flic en Flac beach is one of the longest beaches on the island, and you can easily saunter along the shoreline for an hour or so in either direction. Because the beach is more towards the north-west of the island, be prepared for some spectacular sunsets too! The West Coast It is a 2 km stretch of white powdery sand which is perfect for sunbathing on, and the outlying coral reef means the waters are ideal for snorkelling off the beach and very safe for swimming - making this very popular with families. Just south of Grand Baie you will find Trou aux Biches Beach - deemed by many to be one of the best beaches on the island. In addition, for safey reasons there is only a small area where you can enter the water for swimming. Because of the number of boats and catamarans that launch from the many operators located on the waterfront here, the water can get a bit churned up so it is not as crystal clear as some of the other beaches around the island. The beach at Grand Baie is probably the busiest northern beach in terms of visitors and activities on offer, and is situated right next to the bustling and lively tourist village of the same name. The beaches towards the north of the island are where you want to head if you are particuarly keen on watersports. Working anticlockwise around the island, here is a brief synopsis of what you can expect from the different regions. Broadly, the island's beaches can be divided into 4 areas - North, South, West and East.
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