Plage de la Souris Chaude

Needless to go into the details, the GAY BEACH of the island bears its name well (the Hot Mouse!). An unspoilt beach, just off the main road, bordered with basaltic coves and natural swimming pools, the Souris Chaude or “Kitou ni ou Cuzo vent” (Creole for “bare bum or bum in the wind”) is also famous for naturism in spite of the municipal prohibition. Be careful, sometimes the municipal police force likes to play “Gendarme of Saint-Tropez”. It will cost you a fine of 35€ if you are surprised tanning your buttocks in the air. Solidarity obliges; at of the approach of a police officer, the beach-goers raise the alarm.

To get there: coming from La Saline on the RN1 towards Saint-Leu, just after the beach of the Trou-d’eau . Take the exit and park on the old road on the left or on the surfer’s car park on the right. This is a much visited beach, both day and night alike.