The pear-shaped island that is Mauritius is a beach lover’s delight. This country features 330 kilometres of coastline ringed entirely by the vibrant coral reefs and sapphire blue waters of the Indian Ocean. Surely delightful for tourists, the country’s coastal areas also serve as enticing locations for beachfront villas for sale in Mauritius.
Thus, naming the top beaches in Mauritius also brings into focus some of the country’s real estate developments with villas as their prime offerings. Here are 10 of the leading Mauritian beaches and choice samplings of the villa enclaves in some of these localities.
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1. Pereybere
Pereybere is on the northern side of Mauritius. It stretches between Grand Baie and Cap Malheureux. Its calm waters are deeper than at many other local beaches and therefore ideal for snorkelling.
Pereybere is host to the 2Beach Club of 2Futures, Mauritius’s no. 1 real estate developer. This club features a fresh seafood restaurant, boating and water-sports facilities, and a spa. Buyers in search of beachfront properties for sale in Mauritius can consider Pereybere options at Serenity Villas, another 2Futures development just a short distance from 2Beach Club.
2. Bain Boeuf Beach
The French “beef bath” translation recalls the practice of then-rural Mauritians to bathe cattle here. That was when nearby parcels of land were pastures. They are now the location of high-end apartments such as those at Element Bay Beach Resort, a 2Futures development. Thanks to the meticulous development of properties in this area, Bain Boeuf Beach has retained its laid-back setting.
3. Trou aux Biches
This beach, near Grand Baie, stretches for some 2 kilometres of white, powdery sand. Its coral reefs are extensive and ideal for snorkelling. Street food stands plus a selection of cafés and restaurants are easily accessible along the coastal road.
4. Mont Choisy
Mont Choisy Beach in the north is almost 3 kilometres of white sands bordering a bay with crystal-clear waters. It is suitable for swimming and other water-based leisure activities. Joggers and walkers enjoy the shade provided by the casuarina trees along its shoreline.
Alternative picks on beachfront properties for sale in Mauritius can be found at Mont Choisy Le Parc. This 2Futures development offers not only a beach club but also a golf course. In addition to villas, 2Futures has developed apartment units on this property.
5. Belle Mare
This is one of the longest Mauritian beaches, extending from the village of Belle Mare to Trou d’eau Douce. Belle Mare is a source of endless delight with its white sands, calm waters, and deep lagoon. Simply walking along the pristine shoreline is a thrill.
6. Blue Bay
This beach is close to the port city of Mahebourg. Blue Bay visitors find it perfect for swimming and relaxing. They also love this beach for its Marine Park, Mauritius’s first and biggest marine park where snorkelling is at its best.
7. Rivière des Galets
Riviere des Galets is one of the beaches at the southern edge of Mauritius. It is known for its dramatic landscape. This beach offers the experience of watching waves crashing onshore with rugged mountain scenery as the backdrop. From here, you can walk directly to an islet for a picturesque view of the wilder side of Mauritius.
8. Gris Gris Beach
This beach is also in the south, near the village of Souillac. Its features include a small garden with sheltered benches from where you can marvel at the seascape and nearby rock cliffs.
9. Le Morne
This beach is located on the peninsula in the southwestern corner of Mauritius. It is frequented by swimmers, windsurfers, kiteboarders and surfers. It is shadowed by the monolith of Le Morne Brabant.
10. Tamarin Beach
This beach is at Tamarin near the village of Black River. Given this setting and the background of the nearby Black River mountain range, the resulting panorama provides a perfect backdrop for some beachfront properties for sale in Mauritius.
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