Mauritius is famous for its lagoons and volcanoes, but the things you need most for a good trip, if you are a woman travelling alone or with friends, are safety, clear paths, respectful local vibes, and accessible amenities.
1. Trou aux Biches: The Calm Haven for Solo Sunbathers
Trou aux Biches, on the north-west coast, is a relaxed beach that doesn’t demand your attention. It’s protected by a barrier reef further out, meaning the lagoon water is flat, shallow and calm. There are no riptides. It’s one of the few beaches in Mauritius that’s not full of tour guides and pushy touts. Instead, there are smart little boutique resorts and restaurants, meaning you can leave your bag on the sand while you snorkel past sea turtles or lie down and read a book for an hour without being bothered. There are public toilet blocks, clean changing rooms, and the beaches are well patrolled, and surrounded by good beachfront cafes. You could spend the whole day here without any fuss.
2. Le Morne: Empowering Scenery and Active Wellness
This beach, tucked below the UNESCO World Heritage Site Le Morne Brabant on the southern side of the island, is a blend of excitement and relaxation. A public beach, there’s plenty of clean white sand under a canopy of casuarina trees where tourists, kitesurfers and locals alike enjoy the sun.
With active sports and high-end eco resorts in close proximity, Le Morne feels safe and relaxed. This is the place if you want to stand-up paddleboard, attend a kitesurfing lesson for beginners, or just lie in the sun without being bothered by anyone. It’s sporty, low key, and chill.
3. Mont Choisy: Shaded Trails and Effortless Street Food
Stretching out almost 3km from Pointe aux Canonniers to Grand Baie, Mont Choisy is famous for its large filao forest. It’s very shady, so you don’t have to rush to find shade when the sun gets too hot, and there’s enough of it to be able to enjoy some peace and privacy. It’s also safer, as it has a walking track behind the forest where local women walk and jog in the afternoon. There are also food trucks at the entrance selling dholl puri and fresh coconuts that are run by women and are open during the day, and there are lots of people around and taxis can easily be found.
4. Pereybere: A Vibrant, Walkable Coastal Hub
But if you’d rather have convenience and vibrancy than complete isolation, then head to the north. Pereybere is a beach fronting a row of shops, gelaterias, supermarkets and healthy brunch restaurants. There is no winding lane of dusty paths leading to it. The bay is compact and cordoned off exclusively for swimmers, keeping boat traffic far offshore. There are lifeguards on watch during the day, and the area remains safe and well-lit even after dark, which is perfect for enjoying a dip while watching the sun set, then returning to your hotel on foot for dinner.
5. Blue Bay: Crystal-Clear Waters and Snorkel Squads
Blue Bay on the southeast coast near Mahebourg is known for its marine park. Visibility is excellent, and shallow coral gardens begin right at the edge of the shore. Because of the glass bottom boat tours and guided eco-snorkelling trips that depart from the public pier, Blue Bay is also a very easy, worry free place to go. Whether you join a boat or a snorkelling tour, you get to know people right away. The public beach park is clean, friendly and chill.
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