Boucan Canot Beach
Plage de Boucan-Canot
A golden beach north of Saint-Gilles, framed by black basalt headlands and lined with coconut palms and seaside restaurants. It is the trendiest sunset beach on the west coast.
Boucan Canot lies north of Saint-Gilles-les-Bains. This golden beach is framed by black basalt headlands, with coconut palms, seaside hotels and bar-restaurants behind it. Watching the sunset with a cocktail is a classic west coast experience. Unlike the Hermitage lagoon, there is no coral reef to shelter the beach here, so it faces the open sea and the waves can be large. The beach has shark nets and lifeguards, and swimming is allowed only in designated supervised zones. Entry is free, and parking on weekends is tight. You can walk along the coastal path to the neighbouring Roches Noires beach.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- L'Ermitage Beach, Saint-Gilles
- Mascarin Botanical Garden
- Kélonia
- Maïdo Viewpoint
- Stella Matutina Museum
- Cirque de Mafate
- L'Étang-Salé Beach
- Piton des Neiges