What to do in Cap Malheureux

Discover the activities to do at Cap Malheureux! In the north of Mauritius, Cap Malheureux is especially known for its beach Anse-la-Raie, a privileged destination to practice windsurfing and kitesurfing!

In the very north of Mauritius, Cap Malheureux is a fishing village with an iconic red-roofed church built in 1938, Notre-Dame Auxiliatrice de Cap Malheureux. With the lagoon in the background, this is the first place to visit and photograph when you arrive in the village! A walk to the Pointe aux Roches, east of the church, will also allow you to admire the Coin de Mire islet from the sea, as well as the Plate islet and the Gabriel islet further away.

The coastline of Cap Malheureux is not only very pleasant to enjoy the scenery, but also to soak up the picturesque atmosphere of the village with the comings and goings of fishermen. Don't hesitate to seize the opportunity to buy fresh fish from them, or to go out to sea yourself for a game of big game fishing! Fans of fare niente will be delighted to be able to rest on the white sand of the beaches along the lagoon, especially on the beach of Bain Boeuf which offers nice moments of snorkeling, or further south on the beach of Pereybere, under the Pointe d'Azur and its superb sunsets.

For more sporty things to do at Cap Malheureux, the beach Anse-la-Raie on the east side is very popular with kitesurfers and windsurfers. If you are interested in these activities, don't hesitate to go and have a look at it! Otherwise, many diving clubs are waiting for you to discover the rich seabed of the north coast of Mauritius, from Cap Malheureux to Coin de Mire island.

On Mauritius, Cap Malheureux is a must-see village just for its emblematic church. And if you decide to stay a little longer, you will see that you will not lack things to do to keep you busy and enjoy this warm place!