Our environment
The North of Mauritius
North Mauritius is famous for its white-sand beaches, lively villages, and great hotels. More sunny days than anywhere else on Mauritius, the north is the most touristic area on the island. Beautiful beaches such as Mont Choisy which extends from Pointe aux Canonniers to Pointe aux Piments, Trou aux Biches, Grand Baie, La Cuvette & Pereybere.
The main action is along the northwest coast, centred around the lively seaside resort of Grand Baie, a brandy-glass shaped, sheltered bay with an emerald lagoon and the island’s best nightlife. Around fifty restaurants now line the 2km coastal road north to Pereybère, once a simple fishing village, while to the south the villages of Trou aux Biches and Mont Choisy. Grand Baie is the departure point for deep sea fishing trips and for boat excursions or catamaran to the islets in the north of Mauritius; Gunners’ Quoin, Flat & Gabriel Island.
The northeast coast is less developed, with bustling towns such as Goodlands and tranquil rocky shores from where you can admire the pristine northern islands. Inland, a sparsely populated area is sprinkled with one-street towns such as Pamplemousses, home to a world-class botanical garden and an interactive museum, L’Aventure du Sucre.
Pointe aux canonniers
Pointe aux Canonniers is situated in the north-western part of Mauritius, the picturesque and quiet village forms a peninsula and is therefore surrounded on three sides by the Indian Ocean. Known for its turquoise water and thick sand, the beach of Pointe aux Canonniers is home to a wide variety of shells as well as fishing spot.
It is renowned for the splendour of its paradise-like nature, its northern islets, its turquoise water, its thick sand. Pointe aux Canonniers beach is home to a wide variety of shellfish as well as fishing grounds. A place where you can also indulge in water sports and seaside pleasures or long walks on the coastal road.
Pointe aux Canonniers offers proximity to Grand Baie, Cap Malheureux, or Mont Choisy, while being far enough away to keep you away from the hustle and bustle. A calm and conducive place to relax and enjoy the beautiful surrounding beaches.
The driving distance from Pointe aux Canonniers to the capital Port Louis is 22 km and 71 km to Mauritius Airport.
