Major city · Mauritius
Tamarin
Half a day for the beach and salt pans, or a full day if you surf. Not a base for the whole island: one night is enough unless you are here for the waves.
Tamarin is a small west-coast village with a surf beach, a dolphin pod in the bay, historic Martello towers and active salt pans. The village itself is quiet; most visitors come for the beach and the waves, then move on. One night works if you want sunset over the bay and an early surf session.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- MUR
- Best months
- May–December (dry, sunny, calm west coast)
- avoid January–March (cyclone risk, heavy showers)
- Airport
- MRU
- Nights
- 1
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Tamarin999 ▾
- Police999
- Fire and ambulance115
- Tourist Police (Port Louis)+230 213 8333
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Tamarin, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Mauritian rupee (MUR).Mauritius-wide
- SIM or eSIMmy.t (Mauritius Telecom), Emtel and CHILI sell tourist SIMs at the airport with passport registration.Mauritius-wide
- Tap waterTreated tap water; most visitors drink bottled or filtered.Mauritius-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge.Mauritius-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Mauritius-wide
- SafetyTamarin is safe; the main risks are sunburn, strong currents at the beach and traffic on the B9 coastal road.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets everywhere; public beach toilets are basic.Mauritius-wide
- Emergency numbers999 police · 115 fire and ambulance · +230 213 8333 tourist police (port louis)
- Sundays & holidaysShops close early on Sundays; Port Louis is quiet after dark.Mauritius-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportMRU Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (About 50 km (31 mi) east; taxi or pre-booked transfer takes 50–70 min.).MRU Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (About 31 mi (50 km) east; taxi or pre-booked transfer takes 50–70 min.).
- Getting aroundWalking covers the village and beach.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeMUR 80–120
- Sit-down mealRestaurant main course (fish, chicken)MUR 300–600
- BeerBeer (bottle at shop)MUR 60–80
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi ride3.1 mi (5 km) taxi rideMUR 300–500
- Budget bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomMUR 2,000
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomMUR 3,500
- High-end bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomMUR 6,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget MUR 1,500 · Mid MUR 3,000 · High MUR 5,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- MRU Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (About 50 km (31 mi) east; taxi or pre-booked transfer takes 50–70 min.)MRU Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (About 31 mi (50 km) east; taxi or pre-booked transfer takes 50–70 min.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Apr
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
May
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jun
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jul
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Aug
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Sep
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Oct
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Nov
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: May–Dec. Avoid: Jan–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jul (18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C) low), wettest Feb (16 rain days), driest Sep (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tamarin: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16 rd
Mar
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13 rd
Apr
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11 rd
May
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
8 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
7 rd
Jul
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7 rd
Aug
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7 rd
Sep
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
6 rd
Oct
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
6 rd
Nov
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
7 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walking covers the village and beach. Taxis or rental cars are needed for the Martello towers and salt pans. Buses run along the main road but are infrequent.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 15–20 min
Taxi or bus, about 10 min
Longer beach, more restaurants and accommodation.
Door to door: 40 min
Taxi or rental car, about 30 min via B9
Seven Coloured Earth, waterfall and hiking; half-day trip.
Door to door: 40–50 min
Taxi or bus, about 30 min
Capital with markets, museums and the Caudan Waterfront.
Door to door: 35 min
Taxi or rental car, about 25 min via B9
Golf, heritage walks and the Bel Ombre nature reserve.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Tamarin village centre
Closest to the beach and restaurants; limited options, mostly small hotels and guesthouses.
Flic en Flac (5 km north)
More accommodation and dining choices; a 10-min drive or taxi ride.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- MUR 1,500–2,500 excl. bed
- Mid
- MUR 2,500–4,000 excl. bed
- High
- MUR 4,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel double room (Veranda Tamarin level)1 × 1 night × MUR 8,000 | MUR 8,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × MUR 3,000 | MUR 6,000 |
| Taxi from MRU airport to Tamarin1 × MUR 2,500 | MUR 2,500 |
| Surfboard rental, half day2 × MUR 800 | MUR 1,600 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | MUR 1,810 |
| Trip total≈ MUR 9,960 per person per day, bed included | MUR 19,910 |
2026 estimate in Mauritian rupees; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | MUR 80–120 |
| Local meal (dholl puri, roti) | MUR 100–200 |
| Restaurant main course (fish, chicken) | MUR 300–600 |
| Beer (bottle at shop) | MUR 60–80 |
| 5 km taxi ride | MUR 300–500 |
| Surfboard rental, half day | MUR 800–1,200 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Surf conditions vary with the swell; check local surf reports before heading out.
- Dolphin-watching boats operate from the beach; book with a licensed operator.
- The salt pans are working sites; do not walk on the pans without permission.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 999
- Fire and ambulance
- 115
- Tourist Police (Port Louis)
- +230 213 8333
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À cette adresse, s'il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police999
- Fire and ambulance115
- Tourist Police (Port Louis)+230 213 8333
Embassy
Most embassies are in Port Louis; check your country's consular page for Mauritius.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- MRU → Tamarin, taxi: about MUR 2,500, 50–70 min
- Tamarin → Flic en Flac, taxi: about MUR 300, 10 min
- Tamarin → Port Louis, bus: about MUR 50, 40 min
Say or show
- Bonjour — Hello (bohn-zhoor)
- Merci — Thank you (mair-see)
- Combien? — How much? (kom-byen)
- L'addition, s'il vous plaît — The bill, please (la-dee-syon, seel voo pleh)
- Où est la plage? — Where is the beach? (oo eh la plahj)
- J'ai besoin d'un taxi — I need a taxi (zhay buh-zwan duhn tak-see)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Tamarin. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–December (dry, sunny, calm west coast) · avoid January–March (cyclone risk, heavy showers) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Tamarin Beach, Salt Pans and Martello Towers with verified opening hours and entry fees.
- Eat pages for the handful of beachfront restaurants and food trucks.
- Surf conditions feed from local surf report API (check).
- Dolphin-watching boat operators with verified licences and departure times.
Sources
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