Destination guide · East coast
Belle Mare, Mauritius
Belle Mare is a long, low-rise stretch of the East coast known for some of Mauritius's whitest sand and a wide turquoise lagoon protected by a distant reef. It has a calmer, more upmarket feel than the busy north, anchored by a cluster of five-star resorts, golf courses and a famous public beach backed by casuarina and filao trees. The coastline catches the morning sun and the cooling south-east trade winds, which keep afternoons fresh and feed steady kitesurfing and windsurfing conditions. It suits couples, families and golfers after a quieter, scenic base, with easy day-trip access to the wild south-east, Île aux Cerfs and the central plateau.
Things to do in Belle Mare
- Relax on Belle Mare Public Beach, a long ribbon of fine white sand and shallow lagoon backed by shady filao trees
- Take a boat or catamaran trip to Île aux Cerfs, the famous offshore island with sandbanks, snorkelling and the GRSE waterfall
- Play a round at championship golf courses nearby, including the links-style course at Anahita and Île aux Cerfs Golf Club
- Kitesurf or windsurf the lagoon, which benefits from steady south-east trade winds and reliable flat-water conditions
- Snorkel or take a glass-bottom boat over the lagoon and reef to spot reef fish and coral
- Visit the salt pans and old sugar heritage of the east, and browse local fishing villages like Trou d'Eau Douce
- Day-trip to the wild south-east coast for kitesurfing at Le Morne-style spots, Blue Bay marine park and waterfalls
Beaches near Belle Mare
Getting to Belle Mare
SSR International Airport sits in the south-east, so Belle Mare is roughly a 45-60 minute drive north up the east coast, depending on traffic. There is no convenient public transport for visitors, so the simplest option is a pre-booked private transfer that meets you on arrival and drives you door-to-door. A rental car or private driver makes day trips easy.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Belle Mare from the airport?
Belle Mare is about 45 to 60 minutes by road from SSR International Airport in the south-east, covering roughly 40-50 km up the east coast. A pre-booked private transfer is the easiest way to arrive, with a driver meeting you in the arrivals hall.
What is Belle Mare known for?
Belle Mare is known for its exceptionally long white-sand beach, a wide turquoise lagoon, championship golf courses and a concentration of five-star resorts. It has a quieter, more refined feel than the north and is a launch point for boat trips to Île aux Cerfs.
What is the best beach in Belle Mare?
Belle Mare Public Beach is the standout: a long stretch of soft white sand with calm, shallow lagoon water and shade from filao trees, popular for swimming and picnics. Palmar and the Poste de Flacq area nearby are quieter alternatives.
When is the best time to visit Belle Mare?
May to December brings cooler, drier weather and reliable south-east trade winds that are ideal for kitesurfing and windsurfing. The warmer summer months (December to April) are better for calm-water swimming, though they can be more humid with occasional rain.