Once a sleepy little fishing village, Grand Baie (Grand Bay) has developed into a thriving tourist town on the north coast of the island of Mauritius. This popular resort serves as a convenient base for travellers exploring the rest of the island, offering a number of designer boutiques, fine restaurants, beach bars and nightclubs. Aside from relaxing on the exquisite white-sand beaches of the bay, visitors can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities including swimming, scuba diving, sailing, water-skiing, deep-sea fishing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, parasailing and even submarine excursions. A spectacular range of marine animals inhabits the crystal-clear waters here.
Flic en Flac Beach stretches along Mauritius’s west coast, framed by a broad sweep of pale sand and a lagoon protected by a coral reef. Its atmosphere is relaxed and sociable, with local families, cafés and sunset watchers sharing the shoreline. The beach is especially appealing for swimming, snorkelling and boat excursions, where clear turquoise water reveals colourful reef fish and occasional sea turtles. As the day fades, the sky often glows in shades of gold and pink while the gentle sound of waves carries across the bay. Visitors should expect a popular resort area rather than an isolated tropical hideaway; sections can become busy, particularly on weekends and during peak holiday periods. Even so, Flic en Flac remains one of Mauritius’s most accessible and rewarding coastal escapes.
