Beach of Riambel under heavy clouds

Riambel : Undeveloped, wild. Are you looking for an undeveloped beach in Mauritius? A beach that has preserved its wild aspect? Riambel is the place you are looking for! Located in the south of Mauritius, Riambel beach is one of the few beaches still untouched by infrastructural and tourist development. Like almost all the beaches of the South coast, Riambel beach is a mixture of volcanic rocks, sculpted by the waves, and fine sand. Why is Riambel beach exceptional? This beach is mainly appreciated by the fishermen of the island. Indeed, they find there the carangue, a tropical fish with pulpy flesh. Hidden in the south of Mauritius, Riambel beach is a paradise for adventurers. Less than 200 meters from the coral reef, the waters are quite lively. Although there are strong currents in the area, there are many beaches with shallow and calm waters. Riambel beach is home to more birds than people. Renowned for its long walks, Riambel plunges us into a distant universe... A Mauritius of 50 years ago. Riambel beach does not have a lagoon like Pereybère or Blue-Bay. However, swimming is not recommended, especially for beginners. Indeed, the currents can be strong because of its narrow coral barrier. The seaside is endowed with a luxuriant vegetation and old camps with a venerable charm, but "forgotten". This is a sign of the lack of interest in this "wild" beach with rather coarse sand. Indeed, the sand is composed of large pieces of coral not yet completely sculpted into grains by the swell and the wind. A breathtaking lagoon of Riambel. Riambel is indeed still very little affected by development. These waters are so shallow that few boats can venture in. You will certainly cross the road of some fishermen who walk through the lagoon at low tide. Probably in search of octopus, edible shells, shrimps or fish. This is one of the visible spectacles on this beach. When the tide is low, you can allow yourself a little escapade, so it is possible to walk from the shore to the coral reef. And there, you will discover all the richness of the lagoon and the different environments that compose it. Near the shore, huge sea grass beds reign supreme, and here come to graze the sea snails. After passing the sea grass beds, we enter the kingdom of the sand. A fine white sand, scattered here and there with some coral heads, tree corals, potato corals, brain corals and others. Know that here, the coral is alive and well, with spectacular shapes and colors. Green, turquoise blue, mauve, purple, red... The closer you get to the waves that roar on the breaker, the more coral is present. After a few meters, there is no more sand: the ground is entirely covered with corals, which is a sign that we are reaching the barrier. So we ask you to be careful where you put your feet. Those who venture there must be extremely careful, in order not to destroy the young coral shoots, and to get injured by stepping on a sea urchin. Around the small village of Riambel, sugar cane is grown on large areas of land. A visit to this beach around noon on a sunny day, you can admire the almost unreal turquoise waters. The entire beach is completely undeveloped and uncrowded, which is great if you are looking for solitude. This also means that one will be hard pressed to find beach facilities of any kind. If you're lucky, you'll find a place to grab a bite to eat. If not, head to Bel Ombre to the west, or Surinam and Souillac to the east, and stock up on food and drink. The western part of Riambel Beach is home to a large complex of long-disused bungalows. These buildings create a striking contrast with the pristine beaches and colorful palm trees. The atmosphere is almost mysterious. Locals generally refer to this area as Pointe aux Roches, named after the black and rocky area to the west, dividing Bel Ombre and Riambel. If you move in the opposite direction and head east for about 2 kilometers, you will find yourself at Riambel beach which continues to Souillac Bay.