Destination guide · North coast
Mont Choisy, Mauritius
Mont Choisy sits on the north coast of Mauritius, tucked between Trou aux Biches and the buzz of Grand Baie. It is best known for its long, gently curving public beach, one of the largest in the country, shaded by casuarina (filao) trees and fronted by a calm, shallow lagoon that is safe for swimming. The mood is relaxed and local: families picnic under the trees at weekends, and the water is ideal for first-time snorkelers and water sports. With easy access to Grand Baie's restaurants and nightlife just minutes away, plus a championship golf course on its doorstep, Mont Choisy suits couples, families and active travelers who want a quieter base without sacrificing things to do.
Things to do in Mont Choisy
- Relax on Mont Choisy public beach, a long crescent of calm lagoon shaded by casuarina trees, with shallow water that is excellent for swimming
- Try water sports in the protected lagoon, from kayaking and stand-up paddle to glass-bottom boat trips and parasailing
- Play 18 holes at Mont Choisy Le Golf, a championship course set among sugar-cane fields just inland
- Snorkel or take a boat trip out toward Coin de Mire (Gunner's Quoin) and the northern islets
- Head into nearby Grand Baie for shopping, beach bars, restaurants and the island's liveliest nightlife
- Take a catamaran day cruise along the north coast, with snorkeling stops, a barbecue lunch and dolphin-watching
- Watch the sunset and browse craft stalls along the casuarina-lined shorefront in the evening
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Getting to Mont Choisy
From SSR Airport in the south-east, Mont Choisy is roughly 60 km away on the north coast, about 1 hour 15 minutes by road via the motorway through Port Louis. The simplest option is a pre-booked private transfer that meets you on arrival; once there, taxis and car hire make exploring Grand Baie and the north easy.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Mont Choisy from the airport?
Mont Choisy is on the north coast, about 60 km from SSR Airport in the south-east, which is roughly a 1 hour 15 minute drive via the motorway through Port Louis. A pre-booked private transfer is the easiest way to arrive.
What is Mont Choisy known for?
It is best known for its beach, one of the longest public beaches in Mauritius. The wide crescent bay has calm, shallow water shaded by casuarina trees, making it a favorite spot for swimming, family picnics and water sports.
Which is the best beach in or near Mont Choisy?
Mont Choisy Beach itself is excellent for swimming thanks to its sheltered lagoon. Neighboring Trou aux Biches is famed for sunsets and snorkeling, while Pereybere offers a livelier village-beach atmosphere a short drive away.
Where should I stay near Mont Choisy?
Mont Choisy and adjacent Trou aux Biches offer calm beachfront hotels and villas, while nearby Grand Baie has a wider choice of resorts, apartments and easy access to restaurants and nightlife.