πŸ–οΈ Beaches Β· South-East

La Cambuse beach

A wild, empty beach near the airport, with rolling waves and casuarina forest. Beautiful, but careful with swimming.

πŸš— From the villa1 h 15 Β· 57.9 kmoff-peak estimate
⏱️ Time needed1–2 hnot counting the drive
πŸ•“ Best time of dayβ˜€οΈ Morning Β· 🌀️ Afternoon
πŸ’° PriceFree

La Cambuse and nearby Le Bouchon are wild beaches on the south-east coast, just beyond the end of the airport runway. There's no hotel and often almost no one: just sand, filao trees and waves breaking on the reef close to the shore.

Perfect for a walk or a picnic on the way to or from the airport, but currents can be strong: swim only on calm days and near the shore.

  • Wild, empty beach
  • Planes landing overhead

πŸ–οΈ The beach

Swimming
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Snorkelling
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Shade
Yes, trees
Facilities
No facilities.
Wind
Very exposed.

Getting there

Driving route from the villa

πŸš— By car: 1 h 15 (57.9 km) off-peak. Park along the coast road. Directions in Google Maps β†—

  • πŸš• Taxi from the villa: about Rs 2,350–3,150 one way per car (agree the price first; a return trip with waiting time is often negotiable).

Tips

  • πŸ’‘ A perfect last stop before a flight home (5 minutes from the airport).
  • πŸ’‘ Beware of currents; don't swim when the red flag is up.

Our notes & votes