Pointe d'Esny, Seaside resort and cape in Grand Port District, Mauritius.

Pointe d'Esny is a beach settlement with shallow waters along Mauritius' southeast coast, where white sand spreads about one kilometer along the shoreline. The seabed stays shallow out to a coral reef that sits roughly 2 kilometers from shore.

The area developed as a small residential community near Mahébourg and kept its natural character through controlled construction over generations. This gradual, limited growth protected it from large-scale tourist disruption.

The name Pointe d'Esny marks the cape itself, a promontory in Grand Port District about 40 km southeast of Port Louis. The beach and village sit beside the coral reef where the MV Wakashio ran aground in August 2020, causing an oil spill that reached this shore.

The area is reached by walking through a narrow path between homes from the coastal road, and there are no public facilities once you arrive. Bring what you need and allow extra time to find your way through the residential area.

In August 2020 the bulk carrier MV Wakashio ran aground on the coral reef facing the village, causing an oil spill along this coast. The reef lies roughly 2 km offshore, and the shallow seabed between it and the beach is what makes the water calm enough for swimming.