Reunion is the ideal place in which to recover from stress or burn-out. There is much more to this beautiful island than sun-drenched, reef-ringed beaches. Its towering mountains, of volcanic origin, reach up to 3 000 metres and beckon hiking enthusiasts. The three Cirques of Mafate, Salazie and Cilaos offer breathtaking sceneries, each being very different from the next. And the active volcano, Piton-de-la-Fournaise, is a "must see" for all visitors. This French island is synonymous with sophistication and with sports. If you enjoy hiking, canyonning, paragliding, mountain biking, scuba diving or surfing, you'll be in your element. These are but a few of the activities catered for on the island. Other highlights include the people, their culture and the mouth-watering Creole and French cuisine on offer at stylish hotels.
Capital : Saint-Denis
Population : 600 000
Surface : 2 510 km2
Formalities : the same like for France
Language : french and creole
Money : Euro
Climate : mild, tropical. Average Temperature : from 20 to 28°C. Hot season from october to march; mild season from april to october. In the mountains, the climate is fresh and can get cold from 0 to 18°C. Attention : risk of cyclones from january to march.
Clothing : preferably light cotton clothes, a pullover for the evenings in the mountains.
Points of interest : Piton de la Fournaise, cirques of Cilaos, Salazie and Mafate, the Piton Maïdo, the Vanilla cooperation, Stella Matutina, the forest of Bébour, the charming creole houses in St Denis and of course much more...
