Trou aux Biches - Heavenly village & beach

The village of Trou aux Biches

One passes from Pointe aux Piments to Trou aux Biches without really realizing it. The village, which has no real center, has a few stores and mini-markets, several restaurants, and the usual procession of large hotels and bungalows along the coastline. It is the beaches that change. The rocks disappear in favor of long sandy strips where it is good to walk, run, stroll, doze in the shade or share a picnic with a group of Mauritians... The beach of Trou aux Biches is one of the most beautiful of the island, shaded by filaos, covered with fine white sand, perfectly exposed to the north-west and hemmed in by a magnificent lagoon. The beach of Mont Choisy which closes the bay to the north is also superb and this amazing place is just 26 minute of drive for the 19kms which separate it from the capital city of Port-Louis.

The beach of Trou aux Biches

If there is a paradise on earth, it is on the beach of Trou aux Biches, in Mauritius, that one could believe it. With a lagoon, a north-western exposure and beautiful beaches, Trou aux Biches has no real city center and has kept its old-fashioned charm. This amazing place of Mauritius has all the necessary facilities for a comfortable stay, not to mention that it is home to one of the most beautiful beaches in Mauritius. The beach of Trou aux Biches is one of those places that remain forever engraved in the memories. Sitting on the sand admiring a sunset, lying by the sea enjoying the heat, swimming with tropical fishes... Welcome to the heart of the lush nature mixed with the tropical landscapes of the seaside.

A haven of peace for all

In addition to its beautiful scenery, Trou aux Biches beach is also the ideal place to recharge your batteries and relax. Numerous walks start from there and go along the coast or inland. If the place may seem a little selective at first, the Mauritians and their warm welcome quickly make you forget the first impression. Far from the big tourist influences, you can enjoy the joys of lazing around and swimming in an absolutely heavenly environment. Without forgetting that the clear waters without broken corals or rocks make swimming all the more pleasant. Trou aux Biches is known for its 3 km of fine sand beaches flanked with coconut trees, where visitors can take a break from the sun.

Diving in Trou aux Biches

Trou aux Biches is one of the best diving spots in Mauritius. A few clubs have indeed settled near the beach and offer various activities: boat safari day to discover wrecks, Coral garden and its multicolored corals, Stella Reef and its tropical fishes... Diving in Trou aux Biches gives access to little known but no less fascinating sites. You can observe the famous parrot fish, the marlin, and sometimes even sharks and dolphins: an unforgettable experience.

Staying in Trou aux Biches

To make the most of the beautiful beach of Trou aux Biches, many hotels have been established on the coast. From charming hotels to luxury hotels, everything has been thought out in detail so that the traveler feels at home. Most hotels have a swimming pool and access to a private beach. Additional services such as a spa, gym or wellness institute are also common. The Trou aux Biches hotel, for example, is a favorite in its category. The hotel has a huge tropical garden and a private beach directly overlooking the clear waters of the Trou aux Biches lagoon: a true paradise on earth!

Activities in Trou aux Biches

Lazing around remains the main activity in Trou aux Biches, but not only! For active vacationers, the area is ideal for snorkeling among tropical fish. Several diving clubs have also set up shop near the beach and offer different outings: diving in the middle of wrecks, discovering coral gardens, meeting parrot fish, dolphins and sharks... Another thing not to be missed in Trou aux Biches: the sunset from the beach. A colorful and majestic show! And of course, it will also be possible for you to practice the usual water sports like kayaking or catamaran.

It is for its beach that one comes and stays in Trou aux Biches, because apart from the latter, the village has little interest but however the shopping village of Grand Bay and the charming Pereybere are just a few kms away. Elected several times as one of the most beautiful beaches of the African continent, the beach of Trou aux Biches enjoys an ideal exposure to the northwest. In front of its white and fine sand strip, a sumptuous lagoon with turquoise and translucent water spreads out as far as the eye can see. Numerous hotels have been set up on the coast and in the village to ensure a pleasant stay. Several Mauritian restaurants are also present and offer the possibility of tasting the local cuisine or to limit oneself to Western meals according to the tastes.