Belle Mare,Mauritius

• Belle Mare Beach — long, soft white sand with dramatic sunrises
• Ile aux Cerfs (nearby) — island with water-sport options and beaches, reached by boat from Trou d'Eau Douce
• Championship golf courses — Constance Belle Mare Plage's Links and Legends courses
• Luxury resorts and spas (LUX*, Constance, The Residence and others) offering beachfront amenities
• Flacq Market (nearby) — one of the island's largest open markets for local produce and crafts

• Protected lagoon and coral reef that makes swimming and snorkeling accessible
• Long uninterrupted beach ideal for running, walking and sunrise viewing
• Good mix of quiet stretches and resort lively sections — less crowded than some western beaches
• Opportunities to see coral reef life and occasional sea turtles
• Easy access to boat excursions (Ile aux Cerfs, fishing and snorkeling trips)

• Swimming, sunbathing and long beach walks at sunrise
• Snorkeling and reef exploration in shallow lagoon areas
• Boat trips to Ile aux Cerfs and offshore snorkeling spots
• Water sports: kayaking, paddle-boarding, windsurfing; kitesurfing when wind conditions permit
• Deep-sea fishing and day charters
• Golf on world-class championship courses
• Spa treatments, resort leisure and evening sega performances
• Visiting Flacq Market and nearby villages for cultural immersion

• Local sega music performances often held at resorts and cultural venues
• National and cultural festivals celebrated locally: Diwali, Cavadee, Chinese New Year and Independence Day
• Flacq market days and special market events (check local listings for festival-style markets)

May to October for drier, cooler weather and calmer conditions for outdoor activities. (Cyclone season runs from November to April — travel is still possible but expect heavier rains and occasional storms.)

Tropical maritime climate: temperatures typically range from 20°C to 30°C year-round. Humid and hotter from November to April with more rain; cooler and breezier from May to October.

Nearest airport: Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU), about 45–60 minutes' drive (approx. 50 km). Access by car, taxi or private transfer is straightforward. Public buses connect Belle Mare with Flacq and other east-coast towns but can be slower. Car rental is common for flexibility. No rail service on the island.

2–5 days to relax and enjoy beach and water activities; 7+ days if you plan to explore other parts of Mauritius (west coast, mountains, national parks).

Light, breathable clothing, sunhat, high-SPF sunscreen, swimwear, reef shoes for snorkeling, polarized sunglasses, light rain jacket during Nov–Apr, insect repellent for evenings, and a reusable water bottle.

Try local specialties such as dholl puri, fresh seafood, rougaille, and gateau piment. Good souvenirs include Mauritian rum, vanilla, local spices, handcrafted jewelry and textiles, and small wood or cane handicrafts.