La Preneuse Public Beach

What sets it apart

This is a quiet beach, made for walking. The shoreline is protected by sandbags, so the water is not easy to reach everywhere. Fishing boats bob on the water, and many boat trips leave from here, along a coast where dolphins are often seen. In the evening people watch the sun go down, with Le Morne Brabant in the distance.

The mood

Peaceful: an old tower, cannons, fishing boats and the sunset.

Highlights

• A well-preserved Martello tower
• Cannons along the white sand
• Fishing boats and departures for sea trips
• Sunset, with Le Morne Brabant in the distance
• A quiet beach for walking

Good to know

• The shoreline is protected by sandbags: getting to the water is not easy everywhere.
• Come at the end of the day for the sunset.
• Access is free and open, as on every public beach on the island.

Getting there

La Preneuse beach is on the west coast of Mauritius, in the Black River district. As a public beach it is open to everyone, freely and without a ticket.