Trou aux Biches

Trou aux Biches has one of those beaches that makes the postcards. The water is an improbable shade of turquoise, the sand is powder-fine, and the lagoon is so calm it feels like a swimming pool. It is consistently ranked among the best beaches in the Indian Ocean and has the five-star resort infrastructure to match — the Constance Belle Mare Plage and Trou aux Biches Resort both anchor the village.

Behind the resort facade, though, is a genuine residential area — local families, long-term expats and working Mauritians all live here. The north motorway makes Port Louis accessible, and Grand Baie is 15 minutes away for shopping and amenities.