The verdict on Saint Felix
- Who it suitsFor travellers who want a scenic, quiet southern beach with shade and few crowds rather than a resort lagoon.
- Best spotThere is no club on the sand. Bring a picnic and use the shade of the trees behind the beach.
- One thing to knowThe reef opens in places so currents can be strong, so pick the calm sheltered patches to get in.
Published 15 March 2026. Last reviewed 14 April 2026
Saint Felix is one of the prettier and quieter beaches on the south coast, a long sweep of golden sand backed by a dense fringe of casuarina and palm trees. It has the postcard look of soft sand and leaning palms without the development that crowds many better known beaches, which is a large part of its charm. This is a beach for a picnic in the shade, a slow walk along the shore and the simple pleasure of an unspoilt stretch of coast.
The water needs more thought than the calm northern lagoons. Along parts of the beach the reef shelters a gentle shallow patch that is fine for a paddle, but in other places the reef opens into channels where currents can run strong. The south coast in general is more exposed than the sheltered west and north, so the sea here has more energy. Read the water before getting in, and favour the calm protected sections rather than the open channels.
It suits travellers who value scenery, shade and quiet over facilities, as well as picnickers and walkers exploring the southern coast. It is less suited to families wanting a guaranteed calm shallow swim throughout, or anyone expecting loungers, a bar and lifeguard cover, because there is little on the sand and the water varies. Treat it as a beautiful, natural beach to enjoy with care and it rewards the effort.
Come self sufficient with a picnic, plenty of water and sun protection, and make the most of the natural shade under the trees. There is no beach club here and no lifeguard, so judge the conditions yourself and keep children in the sheltered shallows. The south coast around Souillac has other sights to combine into a day. For daybeds and table service elsewhere, use the Mauritius beach clubs directory.
Clubs on and near Saint Felix
No beach club sits on the sand at Saint Felix, which keeps it quiet and natural. Come with a picnic and use the shade of the trees. We never list a venue or a price we cannot confirm. For current options with minimum spend, use the Mauritius beach clubs directory.
No club on the sand
A natural beach with shade and weekend vendors but no loungers or table service, so bring a picnic.
Public sand at Saint Felix
Free and palm fringed, with calm sheltered patches for paddling and open channels best avoided.
Saint Felix, Mauritius
Saint Felix lies on the south coast of Mauritius in the Savanne district, west of Souillac, around fifty minutes from the main airport and about an hour and a half from the northern villages depending on traffic. There is informal parking under the trees behind the beach.
A hire car or taxi is the simplest way in, and it combines well with Gris Gris, Souillac and the other southern sights. Bring a picnic, water and sun protection, settle in under the casuarinas, and judge the water carefully before getting in as there is no lifeguard here.
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Saint Felix FAQ
Is Saint Felix worth visiting?
Yes, if you value a quiet, scenic and natural beach. Saint Felix offers soft golden sand, palm shade and an unspoilt feel on the south coast, which rewards picnickers and walkers more than anyone after full facilities.
Can you swim at Saint Felix?
With care. Some parts have calm sheltered shallows that are fine for a paddle, but elsewhere the reef opens into channels where currents can run strong. There is no lifeguard, so judge the water and favour the protected patches.
Is Saint Felix a public beach?
Yes. Saint Felix is a free public beach with open access and informal parking under the trees, popular for picnics and quiet on most days outside the weekend.
Is Saint Felix crowded?
Rarely. It is one of the quieter south coast beaches, busier with local families at the weekend but calm and uncrowded on weekdays, which is part of its appeal.
When is the best time to visit Saint Felix?
The drier months from around May to December bring the clearest and calmest conditions. A weekday is quietest, and the natural shade makes the middle of the day comfortable for a picnic.