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 Beaches in the north-west of Mauritius
Mont Choisy
The beach of Mont Choisy stretches along a small forest of filao trees. It is beautifully located in a large bay with bright blue water.
Turn on to the bumpy dirt roads that lead to the beach. Cars can be parked directly next to the beach, which is why it is so popular amongst Mauritians; Mont Choisy is famous as a picnic meeting spot on weekends.
The beach is long enough to ensure that you never have a feeling of being crowded, not even on weekends. Sufficient shady areas are provided by the filao and badamier trees, as there are no developments at the beach itself.
The sand is very fine and contains almost no broken coral pieces, which makes it perfect for sporting activities.
Non-swimmers and small children should be careful however, as the shore drops suddenly and quickly. After no more than 5 – 10 m the ground disappears under your feet.
The many traders, food stalls and snack trucks that take care of visitors’ culinary needs at extremely reasonable prices are another advantage of this beach section.
And be sure to stay until sunset. The beach of Mont Choisy offers the most impressive and romantic sunsets.
Mont Choisy beach grading (10= very good 1= poor or non-existent)
Position / accessibility: 10
Beach size: 10
Sand: 10
Shade: 10
Capacity: 8
Child friendliness: 6
Snorkelling: 1
Water sports facilities: 5
Refreshments: 8
Sanitary facilities: 10
Other:
The football pitch, which is surrounded by filao groves, was once an airport that serviced the first regular airlines en route to the neighbouring island, La Réunion. Today, a monument serves as a reminder of those days.
Those who are fortunate enough to be in Mauritius when the flamboyants are in bloom, will be sure to experience one of the most beautiful photo motifs of the island of Mauritius. The entire road along the beach is aglow with the bright red of the flamboyants (flame trees) during this time.
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