Off the coast of Africa, the island of Réunion combines an astonishing array of striking scenery and fascinatingly diverse cultures. Get ready to discover a destination where nature, adventure and heritage blend seamlessly together.

Breathtaking nature to explore and a vast line-up of activities to discover

A glittering jewel in the Indian Ocean, Réunion is an enticing adventure playground for travellers who love to spend time outdoors. Whether you live for thrills and spills or prefer more serene activities, the tropical island offers a multitude of possibilities. Avid water sports enthusiasts will be on cloud nine, with a choice of scuba diving in the Ouest Lagoon, surfing in Saint-Leu or kayaking at Saint-Gilles. If you’re happier on solid ground, opt for hiking on the trails around the cirques of Mafate, Cilaos and Salazie where spectacular views await. Piton de la Fournaise, one of the most active – as well as one of the least dangerous – volcanoes in the world, affords an even more spectacular display on the island. Further sights include the majestic Langevin Falls, cascades that tumble into pools of cobalt blue water.

A flourishing cultural melting pot

Off the coast of East Africa, Réunion could not have a more fitting name: the tropical island is a veritable “reunion” of African, Asian and European influences that has created an inimitable culture. Potter around the colourful markets at Saint-Denis or Saint-Paul to feast on rougail (sausage stew), bouchons frits (fried dumplings) or the famous cari créole (Creole curry). Join in the celebrations at traditional festivities, like Hindu Diwali or Chinese Guan Di, symbolic of the island’s rich cultural diversity. Visit the Musée de Villèle in Saint-Gilles-les-Hauts and the Villa Rivière in Saint-Paul, which weaves a rich history of Réunion through the centuries, or the Musée Stella Matutina to learn all about sugar cane production. Round off your trip with a maloya concert, one of Réunion’s most popular music genres that UNESCO has listed as a piece of intangible heritage, to experience life at the island’s rhythm.