Beach town in Black River, Mauritius
Flic en Flac
West-coast beach village with sunsets, diving and cheaper guesthouses than the north. Good for beach stays and snorkelling; lively on weekends, quiet on weeknights, and car-dependent for island sights.
At a glance
- Safety4/5Safe with normal careDetails
- Monthly budget$1,360–2,190Comfortable, one person · Rs65,000–105,000Details
- Value for money62/100Better value than 61% of places we coverDetails
- Best time to goMay–Jun, Sep–NovWarmest: Feb, 28°CDetails
- Tap waterFilter or boilTap water is treated but many residents filter it; bottled water is safest for visitors.Details
- LGBTQ+3/5Tolerant, but be discreetDetails
- Solo travel3/5English: common in tourist areasDetails
- Doctor's visit$21–52Private clinic, without insuranceDetails
- Getting aroundYugoWalkable centerDetails
- Cash or cardMixed: cards and cashCards at hotels and restaurants; cash for buses and street food.Details
Where to stay in Flic en Flac
Areas visitors base themselves in.
| Area | Good for |
|---|---|
| Flic en Flac center | Beach, restaurants, shops and the Casela road |
| Wolmar | Quiet residential strip with villas and beach access |
| Albion | Calm beach and lighthouse south of the village |
Apps that work in Flic en Flac
Ride-hailing
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Yugo | Local app; limited drivers outside peak hours |
Food delivery
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Foodpanda | Limited coverage; best in the village center |
- Maps: Google Maps
- Messaging: WhatsApp
- Taxis: Taxis rarely use meters; agree prices first. Hotels arrange drivers.
Cash, cards and tipping
What to carry and how to pay. Money in Mauritius.
- Mixed: cards and cash Cards at hotels and restaurants; cash for buses and street food. ATMs in the village.
- Currency: Rupee (MUR). US$1 ≈ Rs47.84 on 03 Oct 2026.
- ATMs: ATMs are widespread and dispense rupees; foreign-card fees vary by bank, limits typically 10,000–20,000 Rs.
- Tipping: Not expected; 10% appreciated if no service charge. Hotels often add a service charge.
- Paying by phone: Apple and Google Pay work at some contactless terminals; local Juice by MCB and MauCAS QR are used by residents.
Before you go
Visa and entry
- Complete the free Mauritius All in One travel form online before arrival and show the QR code; ignore paid look-alike sites.
- Most nationalities enter visa-free; expect to show a return ticket and proof of accommodation.
- Passport must be valid for your stay with a blank page; yellow fever certificate is needed if arriving from risk countries.
Emergency numbers
Police 999 · Ambulance 114 · Fire 115 · Tourist police 148 · All emergencies 112
Plugs
Type C, G · 230 V, 50 Hz. Do I need an adapter?
SIM and eSIM
my.t and Emtel tourist SIMs at the airport and shops, roughly 300–800 Rs for data; passport required. eSIMs work for visitors.
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