Places to Visit in Mauritius
Mont Choisy
A long crescent of public beach on the northwest coast, backed by filao trees and open to a calm lagoon — one of the biggest and best-loved stretches of sand in the north.
Location
Northwest coast
Recommended Time
Half Day
Entrance
Free public beach
Best For
Families, swimming & sunsets
Setting
Long crescent bay
Shade
Filao belt along the sand
Overview
Discover Mont Choisy
Mont Choisy curves along the northwest coast between Trou aux Biches and Grand Baie, one of the longest continuous public beaches in northern Mauritius.
A belt of filao — casuarina — trees runs the length of the sand, dropping a soft carpet of needles and giving shade that lasts all day. It is the reason people bring picnics here rather than just towels.
The bay is protected by the reef offshore, so the lagoon stays calm and shallow. On still mornings the water is flat enough to see the sand ripples through it.
It is a genuinely local beach. Weekends bring Mauritian families with tables, coolers and cooking, and the atmosphere is closer to a public park than a resort strip.
Under the filao trees
A long beach with all-day shade
Why Visit
Why Visit Mont Choisy?
Shade That Lasts
The filao belt runs the whole length of the beach, so there is shade at any hour — rarer than it sounds on a tropical coast.
Room to Spread Out
The beach is long enough that even on a busy Sunday you can walk a few minutes and find quiet sand.
Calm Swimming
The reef keeps the lagoon flat and shallow, making it one of the easier northern beaches to swim at with children.
Sunsets Over the Water
The west-facing bay gets the full evening light, and the beach stays busy well past the end of the day.
MauTravel Experiences
Add Something to Your Beach Day
Already on the northwest coast? These MauTravel experiences pair naturally with a day at Mont Choisy.
Along the Beach
What You'll Find Here
Mont Choisy is a working public beach rather than a resort. These are the parts of it visitors use most.
The Public Beach
Parking, space and easy access from the coast road — the usual starting point for a day here.
The Filao Belt
Casuarina trees running the length of the sand, and the reason the beach fills with picnics rather than sunloungers at weekends.
Water Sports Off the Bay
Operators along this coast run boat trips, parasailing and glass-bottom boats out over the lagoon and reef.
The Lagoon
Shallow, calm and reef-protected, extending a long way out before it deepens.
Things to Do
Things to Do at Mont Choisy
Swim the Lagoon
Calm, shallow and reef-protected, with a long gentle shelf out from the sand.
Picnic Under the Filaos
The classic Mauritian way to use this beach — bring food, claim a patch of shade and stay for the day.
Walk the Crescent
The bay is long enough for a proper walk, best early in the morning before the beach fills.
Go Out on the Water
Boat trips, glass-bottom boats and a submarine excursion operate off this stretch of coast.
Stay for Sunset
West-facing and open — one of the more reliable sunset spots in the north.
Explore the Coast
Trou aux Biches is just south, Grand Baie and Pereybere just north, all within a few minutes' drive.
Knowing the Beach
Come Early on Sundays
Weekends are genuinely busy with local families, and the shaded spots under the filaos are taken first.
The Far Ends Are Quieter
Walk five minutes in either direction from the main access point and the crowd thins out considerably.
Watch the Filao Needles
The fallen needles are soft underfoot but hide the occasional cone and root — worth wearing something on your feet away from the water.
Visiting Mont Choisy
Mont Choisy is a free public beach with open access from the coast road. Parking is available but fills early at weekends and on public holidays.
Facilities are limited on the sand itself; shops and restaurants are along the road behind the beach and in nearby Trou aux Biches and Grand Baie.
Water sports and boat excursions are run by independent operators along this coast, with their own schedules and pricing.
There are no lifeguards. Stay within the lagoon, supervise children in the water, and be aware that conditions change when the wind gets up.
Travel Tips
Before You Go
- Arrive early at weekends for shade and parking
- Bring a mat or towel — the filao needles are soft but prickly
- Sunscreen and a hat, even with tree cover
- Bring water and food if you plan to stay the day
- There are no lifeguards — supervise children closely
- Stay inside the lagoon and clear of boat channels
- Carry cash for stalls and independent operators
- Keep valuables with you on an open public beach
- Take your rubbish away with you
Getting There
Need Transport to Mont Choisy?
Enjoy the journey at your own pace with private transportation arranged by MauTravel. Hotel pickup and drop-off can be arranged from locations around Mauritius.
Continue Exploring
Explore North Mauritius
Continue along the coast to Trou aux Biches, or north to Grand Baie, Pereybere and Cap Malheureux.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
On the northwest coast of Mauritius, between Trou aux Biches and Grand Baie.
Yes. It is a free public beach with open access from the coast road.
Yes. A belt of filao (casuarina) trees runs the length of the beach and provides shade throughout the day.
The lagoon is reef-protected, calm and shallow, which makes it popular with families. There are no lifeguards, so supervise children and stay within the lagoon.
Very busy on Sundays and public holidays with Mauritian families. Weekday mornings are much quieter, and the far ends of the beach thin out at any time.
Yes. Independent operators along this stretch of coast run boat trips, glass-bottom boats, parasailing and a submarine excursion.
Yes. The bay faces west and is open to the horizon, making it one of the more reliable sunset spots in the north.
Yes. MauTravel can build Mont Choisy into a personalised northern itinerary alongside Trou aux Biches, Grand Baie and Cap Malheureux.
Ready When You Are
The Beach Mauritians Choose on a Sunday
A long crescent of sand, shade that lasts all day and a lagoon calm enough to swim in without thinking about it.