The public beach of Saint Felix is located on the south coast in the town of Riviere des Galets and is, in my opinion, one of the best in this part of Mauritius.

Like the other beaches, it is shaded by many mature trees, among which you will find various vendors selling snacks, ice cream or coconuts.

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Great swimming, running and walking

Although the waves are generally bigger on the south coast, St Felix beach has a long shoal so you can't get all the way to the shore.

The surface is fine light sand and there are free toilets and showers. However, there are no sunbed and umbrella hire facilities.

There is a beautiful tarmac path along the beach for walkers, cyclists and runners, which continues to the neighbouring Pomponette beach, creating a 2.5 km long strip ideal for warming up.

Hotels by the beach

Between St Felix and Pomponette beach is one of the most luxurious resorts on the south coast - Shanti Maurice - Hotel, Villas & Spa *****.

How to get there

St Felix Beach is just off the main ring road around the island and there is a huge free car park by the beach where you can always find a free space.

Several bus routes also run along the road along the beach:

• direction Riviere des Galets, Surinam, Souillac - lines 6, 6A, 10, 133, 197 (every 10-15 minutes)
• direction Bel Ombre, Baie du Cap - line 133 (every 45 minutes)
• direction L'Escalier, Plaine Magnien, Mahébourg - line 10 (every 20 minutes)
• direction Curepipe - line 6, 6A, 133 (every 20-40 minutes)
• direction Port Louis - line 197 (once an hour)

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