Calodyne: Lagoon, Beach and Coastal Paths

Calodyne invites you to combine a coastal stay with some time outdoors by the water. A public beach, lagoon, walks and a kayaking option each offer something different. When choosing a holiday rental, this can be a useful starting question: should your vacation be shaped mainly by the water and coast?

Lagoon, Beach and Natural Shade

The public beach of Butte à L'herbe is in Calodyne. Calodyne's public bathing cove has a calm, shallow lagoon and is especially popular with families with children. An offshore coral reef protects the lagoon and helps create a calm, shallow pool of water there.

Lush vegetation provides natural shade at the public beach. Together with the lagoon and reef, it shapes the character of this stretch of coast. For families who like to picture specific landscapes when planning a trip, the cove gives a clear idea of what makes Calodyne special by the water.

Along the Shore on Foot or by Kayak

Walkers can cover several kilometres along the shore in Calodyne. This makes it possible to explore the coastal stretch on foot rather than focusing the whole stay on the bathing cove.

A 2019 tour description by Yemaya Adventures mentions a two-hour kayak tour around the islet of Kalodyne. It gives the provider's office in Butte à l’Herbe, Calodyne, as the meeting point. The route described passed through a narrow passage in the Barachois; in suitable weather, a visit to the coral reef was planned. As the tour information is older, check directly with Yemaya Adventures before planning to find out whether the tour is currently available.

The two coastal experiences differ in how you get around and how long they take: several kilometres on foot along the shore, or a two-hour kayak trip, with a reef visit that depends on the weather. The kayak trip is a separate option alongside the walk, not a requirement for experiencing the coast.

Choosing Calodyne as a Holiday Destination

Are the beach and lagoon your priority, or would you also like to walk several kilometres along the shore? Add a kayak tour to your plans only after the provider has confirmed that it is currently available. This lets you decide on the focus of your vacation first; you can then compare specific holiday rentals based on their respective offers.

In the broader destination of Riviere Du Rempart

In the broader destination of Riviere Du Rempart, visitors can enter the Notre Dame Auxiliatrice church in Cap Malheureux to attend a Mass or see the holy water font made from a giant seashell. A visit to the church offers a cultural perspective that differs from Calodyne's coastal and lagoon attractions.

The Nine at Azuri Golf is a nine-hole, par-3 golf course in the Rivière du Rempart District, near Mauritius's northeast coast. If you plan to play a round there, check current operating conditions before travelling.

Discover More Destinations

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Go to the broader travel overview: Riviere Du Rempart.