Travel Guide Cap Malheureux

After Pereybère, the road continues northwards, leaving the hustle and bustle of tourism behind. The coast becomes wilder, with fewer beaches forming small coves between basalt rock peaks. Here, the lagoon takes on extraordinary hues and the view of the northern islands is magical. We arrive at Cap Malheureux, named after the many shipwrecks that occurred on the reef. The tiny village stands on the headland, opposite the famous red-roofed church featured on all Mauritius brochures. It's a peaceful, restful place with an end-of-the-world feel. For a swim, stop a kilometer before the cape on the small beach opposite the Attitude Coin de Mire hotel or, further on, on the sandy stretches in front of the villas of wealthy individuals. There's only one practical drawback to a stay in this area: from Cap Malheureux to Grand Gaube, buses and, above all, stores are scarce. It is therefore advisable to have your own means of transport. Passing tourists, on the other hand, will stop off at the famous picture-postcard church and, a little further south, for a stroll through the pretty marine cemetery.