Between ocean and mountains, the west and south coasts of Reunion will not leave you indifferent !
On the beach side, Etang Sale (97427) and its surroundings.
Reunion Island is a French overseas department located in the Mascarene archipelago, near Mauritius and Madagascar.
Located in the southwest of the island of Reunion, the town of Étang-Salé (97427) extends from the beaches of the Indian Ocean to the top of the mountains. It owes its name to a small body of water once fed by the tides. Around 14,000 inhabitants are spread over an area of 3,865 hectares.
It borders the municipalities of Saint Leu (97436), Saint Louis (97450), and Avirons (97425).
Benefiting from a beautiful diversity of landscapes, the urban concentration is mainly organized on a vast plain, bringing together on one side, a very pleasant seaside, facing a developed lagoon and a magnificent black volcanic sand beach of 'a length of 1.5km, lined with casuarina trees and coconut trees. And, a few kilometers away, the economic center of the town, called "Étang Salé les Hauts" where the main shops and the superb national forest of Étang Salé are located, decorated with casuarina trees, tamarinds, eucalyptus and various exotic species. In short, a paradise for hikers and equestrians, lovers of jogging and relaxing at the beach!
On the mountain and basin side, Etang Sale (97427) and its surroundings.
Activities in the surrounding area
Ideally located near the main roads, and halfway between the South and West of the island, staying at Villa Salba in the commune of Étang Salé (97427) will allow you to easily get to all the main points of interest in the west, south and center of the island.
For example, within a 30-minute drive from your Villa Salba accommodation, you can go to:
- At the beaches: Étang Salé, Saint Leu, Saint Pierre, Grand Anse, La Saline les Bains;
- At museums: Stella Matutina, La Saga du Rhum, Observatoire des Makes, Kélonia, Croc Parc, Zoo de l’Étang Salé;
- Hikes: Foret de l'Étang Salé, Village de L'Entre Deux (97414) with the Dimitile, Dassy and Bras de la Plaine hikes, Village du Tévelave (97425) with the forest road leading to Maïdo , Étang du Gol de Saint Louis (97450), Makes national forest (97450);
- Other activities: Jet-skiing, paragliding, boat or catamaran rides, diving, tree climbing, cinema, snorkeling, paddle, horse or pony rides, quad, bicycle and electric bike rental.
- Pierrefonds Airport, Saint Pierre (97410): Accessible in less than 15 minutes, very practical for your transfers to Mauritius, Rodrigues, or Mayotte. From there you can also enjoy parachute jumps, and discover Reunion from the sky by plane or helicopter!