Reunion is a destination very visited by tourists. Would you also like to experience the thrills on this tropical island nicknamed “intense island”?
Traveling to Reunion
A destination of contrasts and discoveries, shocks of flavors and mixtures of incredible landscapes reminiscent of Reunion Island. Réunion is a French island located off the coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean. It is a tropical island 800 km east of Madagascar and 200 km from Mauritius. Its geographical position in the southwest of the Indian Ocean makes it a strategic location for tourism.
Why visit Reunion Island?
For your vacation, Reunion Island is a destination not to be missed. Captivating, captivating, Reunion Island is blessed with landscapes of incredible beauty. This jewel of Nature is an ideal place to spend a vacation or a very peaceful stay.
It offers many essentials for a stay in the sun. Visiting Reunion means doing a whole host of activities and exploring some very beautiful sites to visit. Reunion Island is quite simply a summary of all that nature has to offer.
Thanks to its tropical forest, its environment, its sugar cane plantations and its volcanic massifs, it is a very colorful island. Its landscapes, its beaches, its diversity of climates and its multiculturalism are exceptional.
You can also count on the friendliness and kindness of the Reunion Islanders to have a wonderful time during your stay on this intense island.
What is the ideal transport to travel around Reunion?
Renting a vehicle in Reunion is the most economical way to get around during your stay. Tourist sites are usually inaccessible by taxi or bus. Renting a car in Reunion is the solution for traveling and experiencing magnificent moments on Reunion Island. The Hertz company, leader in car rental on Reunion Island, provides you with vehicles suitable for discovering the incredible places of this tropical island.
Reunion Island: places not to be missed
There are many very attractive sites and many activities to do in Reunion. To help you make your choice, here are our Top 8 places not to be missed during your trip to Reunion. These are places which characterize Reunion and make it a unique island.
The 3 circuses
Going for a hike in one of the three cirques is very important. You have the option of going to the Mafate, Salazie or Cilaos site. To get to these sites, you will have to take the hiking trails or arrive by air.
The Piton des Neiges
It is the highest peak in the Indian Ocean. It is also one of the most famous volcanoes in Reunion. The Piton des Neiges is a calm and attractive place. It is also a hikers’ paradise. You will find yourself where earth and sky meet, where fire and water have created incredible thermal springs.
The Bridal Veil Waterfall
It is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Reunion. It is the most famous waterfall in Reunion. It is located in the heart of the Salazie cirque. It flows into the Mât river. The story goes that this waterfall is soaked with the tears of a father who lost his daughter on her wedding day.
The Maido
For hiking lovers, Maïdo is also one of the places in Reunion where you can go hiking. At the top of Maïdo, you will have a panoramic view of the entire Mafate cirque.
The beaches of Ermitage and Boucan Canot
Ermitage beach is renowned for being very long and bordered by casuarina trees, with translucent waters and white sand. It is secure, is not at all deep and is especially practical for children. You can swim there in complete safety. Boucan Canot beach is especially renowned for its lively, trendy side and especially for the young population who come there. It is a space to have fun, to play, to participate in activities or to meet people.
Cape Naughty
It is located on the south coast near Saint Philippe. Cap Méchant is above all a natural site. It has black cliffs and its nature is green. The waves in this part of Reunion are stronger and almost constantly hit the lava cliffs in a spectacular way. This is what earned this place the name Cap Méchant.
The Saint-Paul market
It is the largest market on the entire island, but also the most touristy. There you will discover the ingredients that make Creole cuisine one of the tastiest in the world. Don’t hesitate to be guided for your shopping in order to taste Creole gastronomy.
Colonial and port cities
Reunion Island is also a city of history and architecture. There are magnificent monuments like the Saint-Denis Cathedral. You will also find many quite attractive colonial buildings there.