Gris Gris Public Beach

What sets it apart

Gris Gris is not a beach for swimming or snorkelling. People walk, look at the cliffs and listen to the roar of the ocean. From the beach you can reach La Roche qui Pleure, where the waves crash against the rocks. The site has been public since 1940.

The mood

Wild and loud: cliffs, an open sea, great waves.

Highlights

• The southernmost part of the island, near Souillac
• Strong currents and huge waves: not a place to swim
• Spectacular cliffs and the roar of the ocean
• Access to La Roche qui Pleure from the beach
• 3.8 hectares of public site, open to everyone since 1940

Good to know

• The currents are strong and the waves huge: Gris Gris is not a swimming beach.
• Extend the walk to La Roche qui Pleure, which can be reached from the beach.
• Access is free and open, as on every public beach on the island.

Getting there

Gris Gris beach is on the south coast of Mauritius, in the Savanne district. As a public beach it is open to everyone, freely and without a ticket.