Public Beaches in the South

Le Morne
A section of public beach located between two hotels. Set at the bottom of the enormous Le Morne mountain, and providing a view of the lagoon, this is a spectacular location. A bit further on, past the hotels, you will find a small beach which is the meeting place for kite-surfers. Although you shouldn't swim here you can watch the kite surfers freely surf all around the lagoon. A local club offers surfing classes.

Gris Gris
Located between the cliffs at the very southern tip of the island, this beach is worth a visit for its spectacular view. Instead of a lagoon you will find wild waves. Gris Gris is the perfect location for photography and filming. There is a kiosk at the beach.

Blue Bay
A small, but very popular beach not far from the airport. It is located next to the Blue Bay Marine Park. There are benches and tables for a picnic, as well as fast food restaurants, toilets, and a police station close to the beach.

Mahébourg
A large seafront with a very large lagoon. Several times a year well-known regattas have their races here. Swimming is not possible here, but there is long promenade which provides a great view of the ocean and the surrounding islands, including the  l'îlot privé de Mouchoir Rouge and the  l'île aux Aigrettes (a nature reserve open to visitors). The seafront can be reached by driving through the folkloristic town of Mahébourg. The town is lighted at night and has a number of very good restaurant 2000 s offering local cuisine.