Trou d’Eau Douce public beach
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🏖️ Beaches · East

Trou d’Eau Douce public beach

The village beach of Trou d’Eau Douce on the east coast, where the boats to Île aux Cerfs leave: local, lively and right on the lagoon.

🚗 From the villa1 h 35 · 66.5 kmoff-peak estimate
⏱️ Time needed30 min – 2 hnot counting the drive
🕓 Best time of day☀️ Morning · 🌤️ Afternoon
💰 PriceFree

Trou d'Eau Douce is the east coast's busiest fishing village and the departure point for Île aux Cerfs. Its public beach is small and local, with fishermen, boats coming and going and a view across the lagoon to the islands.

Not the most beautiful beach on the island, but a real slice of east-coast life, before or after the island.

  • The village where the Île aux Cerfs boats leave
  • Local fishing life
  • Lagoon views

🏖️ The beach

Swimming
★★★★★★★★★★
Snorkelling
★★★★★★★★★★
Shade
Yes, trees
Facilities
Shops and snacks in the village.
Wind
Exposed to the trade winds.

Getting there

Driving route from the villa

🚗 By car: 1 h 35 (66.5 km) off-peak. In the village, near the boat jetties. Directions in Google Maps ↗

Tips

  • 💡 Beach touts will offer boat trips: agree the price and what's included before leaving.