Saint-Gilles beach

Saint-Gilles is a beach in the west of Reunion island. The best island's beaches are right here. However, don't expect too much. Though landscape is tropical, but rather mediocre. And besides, swimming in the waters of Reunion has a risk of being killed by a shark. Such incidents happens sometimes, though not very often. Shore and seabed: sand, pebbles. [edit]

Coordinates: -21.054373, 55.224225

See also: Reunion island

Hotels [edit]

There are many hotels in the beach area, - both cheap guesthouses, as well as luxury beach resorts.

How to get there [edit]

Fly to Reunion International Airport (RUN). Then hire a taxi or catch a bus.

When to go [edit]

The best time for a beach holiday in Reunion is April and May. This period, there is no rain, but the sea water is still warm enough.

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Useful information [edit]

All other beaches in Reunion are even worse. The beaches are generally not the strongest side of the island. The main thing here are stunning mountain landscapes and excellent infrastructure for eco-tourism. In addition the Reunion is the real France, which gives additional feeling of luxury to this outstanding location.