Name: If you're hoping to swim, this beach is not the spot for you. However, it's great for family gatherings, picnics, and barbecues.
Item: Butte À L'herbe
Rating: 6
Author: Zarif.

About Petit Raffray

Petit Raffray village is located in Mauritius, and famous for its turquoise water, whose crystal clarity is incredible! This increases the level of beach recreation, since the better the water, the more pleasant it is to be in it! But don't be too cool!

Nearest beaches in Petit Raffray

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Good for Relax

Grand Gaube Beach II

Grand Gaube 0.8 km

Good

7.3

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Sand & Rocks bottom

5.1 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Butte À L'herbe

Calodyne 1.5 km

Good

7.1

Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Large low tide • Sand & Rocks bottom

1 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Pointe aux Cannoniers Beach

Pointe aux Canonniers 0.8 km

Pleasant

6.4

Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Sand & Rocks bottom

3 Amenities index

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Popular types of Petit Raffray beaches

Snorkling

Hotel beach

Pet friendly

Beaches in small bays

Resting by the sea for each traveler is associated with different activities. Someone loves complete relaxation and silence, while others need activity. Our configurator will always help you choose a beach that meets your personal needs.

If a beach holiday for you is primarily the sound of the surf, the cries of seagulls over the pier and leisurely walks along the coast, then you are definitely a fan of calm beaches. The most popular beaches for such a holiday in the vicinity of Petit Raffray are Mont Choisy Beach, Grand Gaube Beach, Trou aux Biches Beach.

What is there to do at Petit Raffray beaches other than the obvious sunbathing and swimming? If you don't want your snorkel mask to go unused during your holiday, it is recommended to look in advance for information about what beach activities are available in the area. So, let's see what the beaches of village have to offer! The most popular types of active recreation in the area are considered to be: sup boarders, snorkeling lovers, divers

The SUP board is the "sister" of surfing, born in Hawaii. Originally used on waves, this activity is now more commonly perceived as a relatively calm form of recreation, the popularity of which is growing day by day. On the nearby beaches of Petit Raffray, this activity is very common. If you like discovering new interesting perspectives, then SUP is a great opportunity for this. In addition, SUP is always a great way to relax the body - isn't that wonderful? So, if you're ready, the best beach for SUP surfing in the city is Grand Gaube Beach, Anse La Raie Beach, CocoNuts Resot Beach.

For those who love snorkeling, it's not always easy to find a good spot for this activity. At first glance, it may seem simple - just take a mask and explore the sea. However, it's not always possible to see something. In some places, there may be a small number of marine life, while in others the water quality might be poor.
In the case of the beaches located in Petit Raffray, there's a good chance you won't be disappointed. The most popular beach in the area for snorkeling is Trou aux Biches Beach. Explore and go in search of unique marine life!

Diving enthusiasts believe that the real treasure is hidden somewhere in the depths. And in most cases, this treasure isn't a material one, but the new and unique impressions. An underwater ship, plane, or coral reef - all of these are so loved by divers. They study these marine objects for a long time, revealing their secrets. If you're a fan of this type of holiday, then the beaches of Petit Raffray welcome you, as there are those that can offer you a new diving experience. Here are some of the best beaches for diving in the area: Trou aux Biches Beach

Most beautiful beaches of Petit Raffray

Grand Gaube Beach

8.5

Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

Mauritius, Grand Gaube 0.9 km

Riviere du Rempart Beach

8.4

Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

Mauritius, Azuri Village 0.2 km

L'îlot Bernache

8.3

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque

Mauritius, Petit Village Saint Antoine 2.7 km

Paradise Cove Beach

8.3

Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access, White sand

Mauritius, Cap Malheureux 1.3 km

Hibiscus Beach

7.8

Partly hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

Mauritius, Pereybere 0.4 km

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Quitest and lonely beaches in Petit Raffray

Bain Boeuf Beach

7.9

Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

Mauritius, Bain Boeuf 0.1 km

CocoNuts Resot Beach

7.8

Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom

Mauritius, Pereybere 1 km

Victoria Resort Beach

7.8

Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

Mauritius, Balaclava 1.4 km

Royal Palm Resort

7.7

Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom

Mauritius, Grand Baie 1.1 km

Grand Baie Beach III

7.5

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand & Pebbles bottom

Mauritius, Pointe aux Canonniers 1.2 km

Melville Beach

7.3

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

Mauritius, Grand Gaube 2 km

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Sandy beaches in Petit Raffray

Mont Choisy Beach

8.6

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

Mauritius, Mont Choisy 0.8 km

Trou aux Biches Beach

8.4

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White sand, Turquoise pure water

Mauritius, Trou aux Biches 0.1 km

Pereybere Beach

8.3

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

Mauritius, Pereybere 0.1 km

Anse La Raie Beach

8

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access

Mauritius, Cap Malheureux 1.4 km

Mauricia Resort Beach

7.7

Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand

Mauritius, Grand Baie 0.6 km

Grand Baie Beach

7.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

Mauritius, Grand Baie 0.4 km

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Beaches with shade in Petit Raffray

La Cuvette Beach

7.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

Mauritius, Grand Baie 0.9 km

Pointe aux Piments Beach

7.3

Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand & Pebbles bottom

Mauritius, Pointe aux Piments 0.7 km

Pointe aux Canonniers Club Med

7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

Mauritius, Pointe aux Canonniers 0.9 km

Pointe Aux Piments Beach II

7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble

Mauritius, Pointe aux Piments 0.5 km

Pointe Aux Biches

6.9

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water

Mauritius, Pointe aux Biches 0.5 km

Grand Baie II

6.8

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand & Pebbles bottom

Mauritius, Grand Baie 0.7 km

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The list of available beach activities is certainly important, but for many travelers it is not a determining factor when choosing a vacation spot. Below you will find some information about the natural features of the beaches of Petit Raffray, we hope that this information will help you find the place of your dreams.

The beaches of village are mainly narrow. According to reviews of major beach experts and vacationers, most beaches have a high level of cleanliness. Sandy beaches dominate the rest!

As pebble rocky beaches are common here, it's recommended to bring aqua shoes if you're sensitive to it. This way, your vacation will be as comfortable as possible.

Usually, the depth increases normally. If this is important to you, always use our filter to check for a particular beach.

4 out of 26 beaches in Petit Raffray are partially protected from waves. These protections can be natural or man-made structures. If you're visiting the area during unstable weather, we recommend carefully choosing a place to swim, as high waves may not always be safe. Our filter can help you find a suitable beach.

It's worth noting that 3 beaches in Petit Raffray have a significant tidal range. This means that the water can recede from the shore for a long distance and vice versa, causing unexpected situations for you or your belongings. Keep this in mind when planning your beach activities and be sure to check our filter for information on tidal ranges.

A not-so-pleasant feature of the beaches in Petit Raffray is the high density of boats, yachts, or other watercraft on some of them. There are about 14 such beaches, but this may vary depending on the season. If this is a concern for you, we recommend carefully checking the beaches of interest for this issue using our Boat filter.

Latest reviews on Petit Raffray's beaches

Butte À L'herbe

6 Zarif.

If you're hoping to swim, this beach is not the spot for you. However, it's great for family gatherings, picnics, and barbecues.

Pointe aux Cannoniers Beach

8 Kaela Renfield.

It's unfortunate that such a beautiful spot is marred by the litter left behind by some visitors.

Grand Gaube Beach II

8 Lisette Arvionne

Gorgeous 😍

The warmest month during the year in this area is February, with the air temperature rising up to 28.1°C and the water temperature up to 28.5°C. The coldest month is August, with the air temperature dropping down to 22.9°C and the water temperature down to 23.7°C.

Most viewed beaches of Petit Raffray

Butte À L'herbe

7.1

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand

Mauritius, Calodyne 1.5 km

Grand Gaube Beach II

7.3

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

Mauritius, Grand Gaube 0.8 km

Pointe aux Cannoniers Beach

6.4

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

Mauritius, Pointe aux Canonniers 0.8 km

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