Things to do in Flic en Flac
And where to stay, the best time to visit, what a day costs, and the traps to skip.
Best time to visit Flic en Flac
• a note or something on ✦ an occasion worth the trip
Dry, cooler and sheltered on the west coast. The default recommendation, with the coolest sea in August and September.
Warming build, warmer sea and vivid south west days. Mid December starts the peak price window.
Cyclone season and the wettest months. Heavy bursts of rain, rough seas and slippery trails between fine spells.
Shoulder month. Rain eases, heat remains and prices soften after Easter in most years.
What's on
- Maha Shivaratri February or March, dates set yearly
The largest Hindu pilgrimage, centred on Grand Bassin, with pilgrims walking routes across the island.
- Thaipoosam Cavadee January or February, dates set yearly
Tamil Hindu festival marked at temples across the island including the west coast.
- Spring Festival January or February, dates set yearly
Chinese New Year, marked in Port Louis Chinatown and in Chinese Mauritian restaurants.
- Diwali October or November, dates set yearly
The Hindu festival of lights, celebrated across Mauritius with lights, sweets and family visiting.
- Pere Laval Day 8 to 9 September
National pilgrimage to the Pere Laval shrine near Port Louis, with night walking from across the island.
Best things to do in Flic en Flac
Flic en Flac Beach
Three kilometres of reef sheltered west coast sand for swimming, snorkelling and the daily sunset.
Wolmar Beach
The quieter southern end of the same sand, fronting the resort gardens with views to Le Morne.
Cascavelle Shopping Village
The inland shopping village for supermarket, pharmacy and rainy day logistics near the beach.
Tamarin
The neighbouring surf village south of town, a slower local wander and dolphin boat departure point.
Where to stay in Flic en Flac
Wolmar
resort stays, couples and families who want the hotel on the sand
The quiet southern resort row on the best stretch of beach, a taxi or walk from village eating.
Flic en Flac village
value, self catering, solo and longer stays
Apartments, small hotels, supermarkets and street food on the public beach, with the sunset included.
Think twice about
- Flic en Flac main road frontage, for light sleepers
Not unsafe, just bars, traffic and late noise in season. One street back or the Wolmar end fixes it.
- Right on the coastal road after dark, on foot
Fast traffic, limited pavements and dim stretches make walking the road at night a traffic risk. Use a taxi.
Best restaurants in Flic en Flac
Domaine Anna
The west coast special occasion Chinese seafood restaurant in a garden and lake setting.
Zub Express
The town all rounder for Indian, Chinese and Mauritian cooking from one busy kitchen.
Twin's Garden
A long running garden restaurant with long hours and a broad Mauritian and Chinese menu.
Pakbo
A small, warmly praised Royal Road restaurant for seafood pasta, curries and salads.
Sunset Garden
A quieter garden seafood restaurant off the main road, with space for groups and families.
Ah Youn
The cheap sit down Chinese Mauritian fixture on the Royal Road for lunch and dinner.
Outdoor things to do in Flic en Flac
Tamarin Bay
Early boat mornings to watch spinner and bottlenose dolphins in open water, watch first.
Cathedral
The west coast signature cavern dive off Flic en Flac, for certified divers with a named centre.
Ile aux Benitiers
The full catamaran day south with Crystal Rock snorkelling, a grilled lunch and islet beach time.
Casela Nature Parks
A 250 hectare safari and adventure park 5 km from the beach, priced by its add-on menu.
Seven Coloured Earths
Coloured dunes, Chamarel Waterfall and tortoises in one geopark, best as a south west day.
Black River Gorges National Park
The island's largest national park for viewpoints, Alexandra Falls and forest hiking near town.
Le Morne Brabant
A steep guided hike up the UNESCO listed peak that closes the view south from Wolmar.
Best hotels in Flic en Flac
Maradiva Villas Resort & Spa
Villa resort of private pool villas on a large garden estate, the top end at Wolmar.
Sugar Beach Mauritius
The default large Wolmar resort, plantation styled, with a huge pool and several restaurants.
La Pirogue Mauritius
Low rise thatched bungalows in coconut gardens on the sand, Sugar Beach's sister resort.
Pearle Beach Resort & Spa
A smaller beach resort near the village with pool and spa, below Wolmar estate prices.
Villas Caroline Beach Hotel
A long running unfussy beach hotel with sea view rooms, pool and direct beach access.
Aanari Hotel & Spa
A small town hotel 60 metres from the beach with pool and spa at close to apartment money.
Manisa Hotel
A simple budget hotel in the village, the bookable floor of the named hotel market.
L'Oiseau de L'Ocean Tourist Residence
A self catering apartment residence in the village, the best value bed for longer stays.
Is Flic en Flac expensive? What a day costs
| Budget | MUR 3,500 a person |
|---|---|
| Classic | MUR 9,000 a person |
| Splurge | MUR 28,000 a person |
A day of food, drink, sights and getting around, before the room
What to book ahead
- Tamarin Bay: a few days ahead
- Cathedral: a few days ahead
- Ile aux Benitiers: a few days ahead
- Casela Nature Parks: a few days ahead
- Le Morne Brabant: a few days ahead
- Maradiva Villas Resort & Spa: weeks ahead
- Sugar Beach Mauritius: weeks ahead
- La Pirogue Mauritius: weeks ahead
- Wolmar resorts, private boats and Domaine Anna need booking far ahead from mid December to early January. Book boat mornings early in a stay for weather re-runs.
Is Flic en Flac safe?
- Obey curfew notices while they run and be inside before the stated start. Swim inside the reef lagoon, swim in shifts for bag security, and use taxis after dark. Emergency numbers 999, 114 and 115.
Flic en Flac travel tips: tourist traps to skip
- Aggressive swim-with dolphin products where many boats converge. Beach sellers without a name or shopfront for boat days. Unmetered taxi fares not agreed before departure.
Getting around Flic en Flac: public transport and more
- Walk the beach and the village by day. Buses are cheap by day and thin by evening. Hire a car, taxi or shared tour for Casela, Chamarel, the gorges and Le Morne.
Who Flic en Flac suits
| Solo travellers | Good |
|---|---|
| Groups of friends | Good |
| Couples | Good |
| Bachelor parties | OK |
| Families | Good |
| Bachelorette parties | OK |
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