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 Beaches in the north-west of Mauritius
Baie du Tombeau Beach
The beach of Baie du Tombeau, which stands for bay of last resting place, is quiet and is not frequented much during the week.
The charm of this beach lies in its golden yellow, fine sand and the extremely shady shore with coco palms.
Enjoy a rest under the trees with a magnificent view across the sea.
The sea is a little rougher here than at other beaches and the shore drops quickly and suddenly.
The upside is that the beach of Baie du Tombeau is completely empty on some days.
Baie du Tombeau beach grading (10= very good 1= poor or non-existent)
Position / accessibility: 5
Beach size: 6
Sand: 9
Shade: 10
Capacity: 10
Child friendliness: 7
Snorkelling: 1
Water sports facilities: 1
Refreshments: 1
Sanitary facilities: 7
Additional information on the beach of Baie du Tombeau:
Access to the bay is from the A4 north, coming from Port Louis, and taking a left turn at Arsenal in the direction of La Goulet.
It is said that Baie du Tombeau, bay of last resting place, is called such because Dutch admiral Pieter Both and his crew are supposed to have been buried here after their shipwreck at this beach.
The small river Riviere du Tombeau flows into the bay, and can develop a strong current on some days. Take care when crossing it on foot.
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