Reunion island

Reunion Island: It’s a place many of us have heard of, but we’re not entirely sure why. Is it like Easter Island, with its strange statues recognized around the world? And where is it? What’s the weather like? Our questions encouraged us to take a deeper dive into why Reunion Island is worth visiting during your next vacation. Unlike Easter Island, Reunion Island is off the coast of Africa, nearest to Madagascar, and is a Department of France, meaning it’s under French rule and its people hold 1. The Fresh Fruits And Local Cuisine Are Absolutely Delicious Food may not always be the thing we think of first and foremost when it comes to choosing a vacation spot, but Reunion Island may change that for you. Reunion Island is modern and French, but locals have preserved their culinary traditions over many years of French rule — and assimilated culinary techniques from India, Sri Lanka, China, and mainland Africa, meaning visitors can enjoy delicious and truly unique dishes. You’ll find the samoussa, for example — a delicacy reflective of the Indian cuisine brought by immigrants to the island decades ago. Samoussas, much like samosas, are stuffed with fish or minced meat and seasoned with Reunionese spices. You’ll also find bouchon— a take on Chinese dumplings with an island twist. Chicken curry is another popular dish, along with rougail saucisse, a surprisingly flavorful sausage made with tomato and onion. In addition to the diverse cooked food, there’s the fruit. Oh, the frui...

Réunion Island is located in the Indian Ocean ( The phenomenal view of Piton de Neiges from Le Maïdo. This Réunion Island guide contains links to services I often use myself and can recommend: Skyscanner (flights), Booking.com (hotel bookings), Rentalcars.com (car hire), Manawa and GetYourGuide (easy-to-book tours). If you make a booking via one of these services, I will receive a small commission (at no extra cost to you). These commissions help me to maintain my blog and share more travel experiences with you. Best Places to Visit on Reunion Island The Roland Garros Airport in Saint Denis is Réunion Island’s main point of entry. The car rental agencies are all located in a separate building opposite the main terminal. Exit the Arrivals Hall and cross the road towards the parking area to access the car rental offices. Roland Garros Airport I recommend kicking off your Réunion Island itinerary by heading for the west coast on the N1 highway, bypassing Saint Denis. In less than an hour, you can be relaxing at the beach in Saint-Gilles or L’Ermitage-Les-Bains, the perfect way to recover from jet-lag. Just past Saint Denis, you’ll experience what has to be a masterpiece of modern engineering: a long section of the highway is basically suspended above the ocean! This highway was constructed due to frequent rock falls from the coastal cliffs that plagued the old road. Read about West coast The west coast, with its beautiful lagoons, sandy beaches and laid-back towns, is a lovel...

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Home to one of the world's most active volcanoes, snow-capped Piton de Fournaise, Reunion is a little known gem. This rocky, French-governed island off the coast of East Africa is easily explored by Les Cars Jaunes, yellow buses that link main settlements. The road into the mountains provides breathtaking scenery. Bike tours on rough back roads are an option for the brave and the extremely fit. Beyond the reach of cars, untamed village Cirque de Mafate shows the island's wildest side.

Piton de la Fournaise volcano continues to erupt today ©Sebastien Conejero/500px La Réunion was born about three million years ago from volcanic activity. Although the ancient volcano that created the island is now asleep, its younger brother, the Piton de la Fournaise, continues to erupt today. It is one of the most active hot spots on the planet and also a spectacular sight. To enjoy the most complete view over the craters, drive by car up to the Plage du Tremblet Regular volcanic eruptions shape the island, leaving fascinating sites to visit, especially in the south-east. Ever wondered what becomes of lava once it’s reached the ocean? Head down to Plage du Tremblet. This black sand beach is overlooked by a hardened lava flow born from a historic eruption in 2007. Feel more of the volcanic energy by taking an excursion into lava tunnels. A few experienced tour guides will take you below the earth and into the womb of La Réunion for a real insider’s experience. Make sure you book with a certified guide by choosing the ones recommended by the Tourism Office or checking their background. Mafate The highest summit today, the now inactive Piton des Neiges once gave birth to La Réunion. It now forms three calderas (a depression caused by the collapse of a volcano after erupting) called cirques. Peaks, ridges and valleys make them magnificent hiking sites with mountain paths attracting adventurers from all over the world. Mafate, the most famous crique, was once the refuge for ...

France Largest settlement Demographics Population 793,000 (2007) Pop. density 315.68/km 2 (817.61/sqmi) Ethnic groups Climate [ ] The Natural resources [ ] Réunion's natural resources are fish, arable land and Land use Use Percentage of Area arable land 17 permanent crops 2 permanent pastures 5 forests and woodland 35 other 41 Natural hazards [ ] Local natural hazards include: periodic, devastating cyclones (December to April), and