Bain Bœuf
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🏖️ Beaches · North

Bain Bœuf

A calm lagoon beach next to Cap Malheureux, facing Coin de Mire, with clear water and fishing boats.

🚗 From the villa1 h 20 · 62.6 kmoff-peak estimate
⏱️ Time needed1–3 hnot counting the drive
🕓 Best time of day☀️ Morning · 🌤️ Afternoon
💰 PriceFree

Bain Bœuf is a small public beach on the northern tip of the island, a few hundred metres from the red-roofed church of Cap Malheureux. The lagoon is calm and clear, and Coin de Mire rises straight in front of you.

A good swimming stop on a day in the north, and on the Pereybère → Cap Malheureux coastal walk.

  • Coin de Mire straight ahead
  • Calm, clear lagoon
  • Next to Cap Malheureux

🏖️ The beach

Swimming
★★★★★★★★★★
Snorkelling
★★★★★★★★★★
Shade
Yes, trees
Facilities
Toilets at the public beach.
Wind
Exposed to the north-east wind in winter.

Getting there

Driving route from the villa

🚗 By car: 1 h 20 (62.6 km) off-peak. Along the coast road. Directions in Google Maps ↗

Tips

  • 💡 Watch out for boats coming in to the fishermen's moorings.