Saint-Gilles, Réunion
Saint-Gilles-les-Bains, the seaside resort of Saint-Gilles
Saint-Gilles is a village located along the west coast of the island of Réunion, in the commune of Saint-Paul. It is the site of the island's most popular seaside resort.
Beaches[]
Boucan Canot and Roches Noires are popular surfing spots. The beach of Hermitage is protected by a corral reef and is part of the protected area of the marine park of Réunion
other attractions[]
- the Casino of Saint-Gilles
- The Garden of Eden - a botanical garden
- the sea aquarium inside of the port of Saint-Gilles
- the waterfalls of Saint-Gilles river at Bassin Cormorans and Aigrettes
- whale watching targeting especially for Humpback whales, organized by the OMAR (Observatoire Marin de la Réunion) and Globice (Groupe local d'observation et d'identification des cétacés)
- the Grand Boucan - a carnival like popular party that takes place in June.[1]
- Grotte de l’Autel, a cave discovered in 1980. Known for its subfossil remains of extinct birds.
Port of Saint-Gilles
Sunset at Roches Noires Beach
Beach of Hermitage
Beach of Boucan Canot
Waterfall at Bassin Aigrettes
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Coordinates: 21°2′56″S 55°16′9″E / 21.04889°S 55.26917°E
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