Located in the highlands above Saint Paul, Piton Maïdo is known for the outstanding views it offers over the cirque of Mafate and the west coast of Reunion. The site is easily accessible by car, and is a scenic excursion into the heart of the island’s National Park. It’s also the ideal starting point for…
With 24 rivers and waterways, as well as hundreds of streams, brooks, and creeks, Reunion is ideal if you enjoy a dip in cool, fresh water. In places some of these watercourses have created swimming holes that are especially popular with visitors. Here is a selection of the island’s most enticing pools if you’re looking…
‘Shining at the heart of the island’ … is the cirque of Salazie. These few words are the motto of this cirque and eponymous municipality located in the centre of Reunion. Like neighbouring Mafate and Cilaos, Salazie is a cirque (volcanic caldera) created by massive landslides around the now-dormant volcano of Piton des Neiges. Salazie…
Cilaos is one of the Reunion’s three natural amphitheatre-shaped inhabited valleys, which are known on the island as cirques. It is drier than neighbouring cirque of Salazie, and more easily reached than the cirque of Mafate. Famed for its thermal springs, wine, lentils, embroidery, canyons and gorges – as well as the road with 400…
Reunion is a fascinating volcanic island that inspires both awe and wonder. It combines an easy-going lifestyle with intense natural events, the highlight of which are its frequent (but safe!) volcanic eruptions. In this article we’re going to take a look at Reunion’s two emblematic volcanoes, and explain their origins and originalities. One of them…
Reunion is well known for the diversity of its population, and the island’s tasty and delicious fare reflects this. Its cuisine was born in the 17th century, and its origins are as varied and mixed as the customs and people of India, Madagascar, China, Africa and France who settled in Reunion. Its unique blend of…
Picture : PALM Hotel & Spa You have chosen to spend your holidays in Reunion Island? Good choice! Breathtaking landscapes, various activities, a surprising culture… In short, you won’t get bored. But you still have to book a hotel room to lay down your hat. Reunion Island counts lots of hotels, each with their own…