Moris
🏖️ Beaches · North
Pointe aux Canonniers
A pretty beach near Grand Baie with an old lighthouse and cannons on the point, calm water and sunset views.
🚗 From the villa1 h 15 · 53.7 kmoff-peak estimate
⏱️ Time needed1.5–3 hnot counting the drive
🕓 Best time of day🌤️ Afternoon · 🌇 Sunset
💰 PriceFree
Pointe aux Canonniers, between Mont Choisy and Grand Baie, has a small public beach, an old lighthouse and the remains of the battery that gave it its name. Calm, clear water and a good sunset spot in the north.
- Old lighthouse and cannons
- Calm water
- Sunsets
🏖️ The beach
- Swimming
- ★★★★★★★★★★
- Snorkelling
- ★★★★★★★★★★
- Shade
- Yes, trees
- Facilities
- Few facilities.
- Wind
- Sheltered.
Getting there
Driving route from the villa
🚗 By car: 1 h 15 (53.7 km) off-peak. Small public parking. Directions in Google Maps ↗
- 🚕 Taxi from the villa: about Rs 2,150–2,900 one way per car (agree the price first; a return trip with waiting time is often negotiable).