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The Reunion Island Holidays Tourism

The Reunion Island France is not in France and is located in the heart of the Indian Ocean closer to the Madagascar and Mauritius. This is one of the undiscovered islands that is not yet popular amongst tourists and has the most stunning beauty, active volcanoes, well-developed roads, and many places to see when you take The Reunion Island tours. The Reunion Island Holidays are one of the vacations to go if you are looking for something unique and exotic place to visit. People on the island live inside the craters that have been formed due to active volcanoes.

Reunion Island History

Things To Do In Reunion Island Tours: Reunion Hiking Tours

  1. Piton Des Neiges Hike
  2. Reunion Island Helicopter Tour
  3. Le Maido Viewpoints
  4. Bassin Des Aigrettes
  5. Riviere Des Remparts
  6. St. Gilles Aquarium
  7. Reunion Island Beaches
  8. Plage De Boucan Canot
  9. Plages De Roches Noires
  10. Plage De Grande Anse Réunion
  11. La Salines Les Bains
  12. Plage De Trou D’eau

Reunion Island Surfing And Diving

Reunion Island Coffee

Reunion Island Weather

Reunion Island History

The Reunion island was first discovered in the 15th century by a European explorer by the name Diogo Fernandes Pereira. The Reunion island was originally called Ile Bourbon. The first inhabitants were a group of 20 people from the French East Indian Company who settled here in the 16th century. The British colonized the island between 1810 and 1815. This island is owned by France. In 1848  the island was renamed to the Reunion Island. Perfect places for vacations to go and relax.

Things To Do In Reunion Island Tours: Reunion Hiking Tours

1. Piton Des Neiges Hike

The Piton des Neiges go hiking to this peak which is the highest peak on the island. As you go hiking on this mountain you will find many passages which add to the adventure climbing this mountain and this is a lifetime experience for your Reunion island tours. At the top of this mountain, there is also a camp base. If you are a beginner at mountain climbing you may take two days to reach the top of the mountain.

2. Reunion Island Helicopter Tour

Reunion Island helicopter tour helps to get the panoramic view of the scenic island. You can view various parts of the island that you cannot when you take the land route. This is the vacations to go to view the scenic island through this tour. You can get a view of waterfalls, active volcanoes, and many scenic spots on your Reunion Island holidays.

3. Le Maido Viewpoints

On your Reunion Island tours go for hiking or drive up the scenic route of this canyon. Driving can be a bit risky as there are steep edges though the road is paved. You have to take precaution when you are driving up this route.

4. Bassin Des Aigrettes

This is a natural pool which has waterfalls and makes the area a scenic spot for Reunion Island tours. You can spend some time by the natural pools and capture some photographs from your Reunion Island holidays.

5. Riviere Des Remparts

This is the creek that is formed through the volcanoes and is surrounded by the river valley. There is a canyon along the creek that is a scenic spot. It is best to visit this place in the morning. your Reunion Island holidays will not be incomplete if you miss this view.

6. St. Gilles Aquarium

St. Gilles aquarium that hosts 500 species of fishes which includes seahorses, lobsters, sharks, and more marine animals. There are souvenir shops as well as restaurants inside the aquarium where you can stop by to relish the local delicacies.

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Reunion Island Beaches

7. Plage De Boucan Canot

Boucan Canot beach is one among the top Reunion Island beaches. They are good for swimming, bodysurfing, taking long walks, and getting some sun on the beach. There are a promenade and restaurants closer to the beach. If you want to play beach volleyball, nets are provided. Reunion island holidays include beach activities apart from sightseeing different places on the island. This is the vacations to go if you want to spend time on some of the exotic beaches. Then this the perfect place for you to visit in Reunion Island holidays.

8. Plages De Roches Noires

Roches Noires beach is one of Reunion Island beaches which is famous for Reunion island surfing. And it is good for swimming and bodyboarding all around the year. You can relax on the beach and take long walks on the white coral sand enjoying the view of the beach. If you are thinking of exotic vacations to go, visiting this island can give you a different experience.

9. Plage De Grande Anse Réunion

Grande Anse beach is surrounded with palm trees and lush greenery. This is the perfect beach for family picnics, go beach hiking, relax in the shade of the trees, watch beautiful sunsets, go for a swim and spend the day in leisure on the beach. A perfect place to visit with your family for a weekend and spend some good time on your Reunion Island holidays.

10. La Salines Les Bains

At La Salinas, you can rent the equipment for kayaking, paddling, and snorkeling. There are beautiful coral reefs where you can go snorkeling. The beach has restaurants where you can dine, enjoy drinks and ice cream. There are no waves on this beach and these are the only water activities that you can do on this beach. Perfect place for vacations to go in this summer.

11. Plage De Trou D’eau

The Reunion Island beaches have a lagoon named as Trou D’eau. You can go kayaking, paddle boarding, kitesurfing, and enjoy the sunrise and sunset on this beach. Transparent kayaking is the specialty of this beach that lets you watch the marine life.

12. Reunion Island Surfing And Diving

The Reunion Island beaches are no more safe for surfing or diving as there have been numerous incidents of shark attacks. You can enjoy the scenic view of the beach but avoid the deeper waters as the ocean is infested with sharks who have mauled many surfers and divers. Saint-Leu is the best surf spot with a low tide where you can safely go surfing.

Reunion Island Coffee

This is one of the most expensive coffees that you can taste in the world on your Reunion Island holidays. Pierre Herme was the chef who started the coffee culture with flavors on this island. Since the 18th century, the coffee culture has been prevalent on this island where there are many coffee plantations and the coffee is brewed from the coffee beans. Reunion island tours include many unique places to visit and get a taste of the coffee culture visiting the coffee bars.

Reunion Island Weather

Fall is humid from March through May and is the busiest season. You can take a swim in the warm water of the ocean during the summer season and enjoy the tropical weather. The island has changeable weather where summers can get colder sometimes. Rainy season is between June and August. Summers are between December and February and is the best time to visit the island.

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