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Cirque de Cilaos

The Cirques

Réunion is a place of spectacular natural beauty and one of its must-sees are its three main cirques, Cilaos, Mafate and Salazie. A cirque (or caldera) is a natural amphitheatre, created by a volcano collapsing in on itself. Salazie is perhaps the most striking,...  see full details

Eruption of Piton de la Fournaise in 2004

Piton de la Fournaise

Réunion's shield volcano last erupted in July 2006 and is currently one of the world's most active, along with Kilauea in Hawaii. The volcano is spectacular and is one of the island's principal attractions, rising 8,565 feet (2,611m) above sea level. High cliffs, deep...  see full details

Saint-Gilles-Les-Bains marina

Saint-Gilles-les-Bains

Close to Saint-Paul on the north western side of the island, Saint-Gilles-Les-Bains is a highly popular weekend destination, offering a beautiful 12-mile (20km) lagoon and gorgeous white, sandy beaches. Saint-Gilles was once a sleepy fishing village, but now it is Réunion's most popular resort,...  see full details

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