Reunion Island Holidays
An Island in a Constant State of Creation
There are the islands that invite you to rest, and then there is Reunion—an island that reminds you the Earth is thrillingly alive. A mountainous fragment of France located between Mauritius and Madagascar, this is a land of intense, vertical drama and raw, untamed beauty. Forget the gentle lull of the typical tropical escape; Reunion’s pulse is the fiery rhythm of its volcano and the roar of its waterfalls.
It is a place of staggering contrasts, where one can journey from a smouldering volcanic crater to a vibrant Creole market in a single morning. This is an island for the spirited, for those who seek not just to see a place, but to feel its elemental power.
Where Fire Meets Water
Understanding Reunion is to understand its profound duality. The island is split between two distinct worlds: the wild, highland interior and the vibrant, protected coast.
The Highlands (Les Hauts): The soul of the island resides in its volcanic interior. Here, the active Piton de la Fournaise still breathes smoke and sculpts the landscape with rivers of lava. Surrounding it are three immense, collapsed volcanic craters known as “cirques”—Salazie, Cilaos, and Mafate. These are lost worlds of precipitous green walls, tiny hamlets, and a silence so deep it feels ancient.
The Coastline (Les Bas): The coast provides a gentle counterpoint. While much of it is rugged and battered by ocean swells, the western shore is fringed by a calm, protected lagoon. Here, beaches of black volcanic sand and white coral meet clear, warm waters, and lively coastal towns offer a taste of modern island life.
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