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- Snorkeling the Trou d’Eau lagoon. This is what the beach is known for. The reef holds the water calm and shallow, and you can see small tropical fish and bits of coral just off the sand. Bring your own mask to keep it free, and stay inside the marked lagoon, since the reef edge is where currents can pick up.
- Picnic under the filao trees. The shaded strip behind the sand is where locals gather, especially on Sundays. Grab samosas, bouchons or fresh bread from a nearby shop and join the long lunch culture. It is the most authentic thing to do here.
- Wading the lagoon at low tide. When the tide drops, the water is warm and very shallow, good for slow walks along the reef flat. Wear reef shoes, because the coral and sea urchins are sharp.
- Coconut and fruit stalls. Vendors near the entrance sell cut
- Snorkeling the Trou d’Eau lagoon. This is what the beach is known for. The reef holds the water calm and shallow, and you can see small tropical fish and bits of coral just off the sand. Bring your own mask to keep it free, and stay inside the marked lagoon, since the reef edge is where currents can pick up.
- Picnic under the filao trees. The shaded strip behind the sand is where locals gather, especially on Sundays. Grab samosas, bouchons or fresh bread from a nearby shop and join the long lunch culture. It is the most authentic thing to do here.
- Wading the lagoon at low tide. When the tide drops, the water is warm and very shallow, good for slow walks along the reef flat. Wear reef shoes, because the coral and sea urchins are sharp.
- Coconut and fruit stalls. Vendors near the entrance sell cut coconut and seasonal fruit. A cold coconut in the heat is a simple pleasure and gives you a sense of local daily life.
- Sunset walk along the coast. In the evening the beach empties and the light softens over the reef. A stroll toward L’Hermitage or Saint-Gilles shows how the lagoon changes along the coast, and there is no nightlife on the sand itself.
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Hi, I’m Johan (Netherlands 🇳🇱), the creator of TakeYourBackpack. Over the past 3 decades, I’ve backpacked through 90+ countries across six continents, gaining extensive experience with independent travel, long-term trips, and overland routes.