The beaches may not be as beautiful as Mauritius or Seychelles but lesser visited Reunion has a unique charm, with its towering mountains, natural craters, active volcanoes, cascading waterfalls and delightful mélange of European, Asian and African culture. And it's off the beaten track too!
- Climb to the top of three massive craters
- Relax on beaches of St Gilles Les Bains
- Active volcano of Piton de la Fournaise
- Marvel at the 100 waterfalls of Salazie
- Piton des Neiges, top Indian Ocean peak
- See some red-hot lava flows in the south
- Superb surfing, diving and water sports
With its monstrous mountains and active volcanoes tumbling down to palm-fringed beaches, it's no wonder that Reunion is regarded as Africa's version of
Hawaii! The island is located east of Madagascar in the Indian Ocean, about 200km south west of Mauritius, the nearest island. It is controlled and administered by France as one of their overseas départements, and is home to an array of attractions. Marvel at
Piton de la Fournaise, an active volcano which erupted as recently as April 2007, drawing thousands of spectators on a regular basis. Visit the three spectacular craters of
Cilaos,
Salazie and
Mafate which form natural amphitheatres, explore the tropical forests and relax on the beautiful beaches of
Saint Gilles Les Bains.
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For a relatively small island, Reunion boasts a range of landscapes. From the lava fields of the south to the palm-fringed beaches of the west, jagged peaks of the inland plateau and forests teeming with flora and fauna, there is certainly no shortage of attractions.
Unlike Mauritius and the Seychelles, Reunion provides the opportunity to get off the beaten track and explore an island steeped in history and intruige. This is not your postcard beach holiday but one far more fulfilling with the chance to witness volcanic activity, hike into moonlike craters, summit mysterious mountains and go horseriding through lush rainforest. There are an array of activities on offer such as canyoning down waterfalls, world-class surfing, scubadiving, paragliding and mountain biking. And the beaches and tropical warm waters are really are not too bad either!
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