Excursions
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 detailsPiton 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 detailsSaint-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,...
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