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Today, they include a medley of endemic species: some forty species of birds, five species of bats, giant turtles and nearly 850 species of vascular plants, 45% of which are strictly endemic. Roam a hotspot of endemic biodiversity.
It is endemic to the Mascarene islands of Mauritius and Réunion. There are two subspecies recognized: the nominate subspecies from Réunion, also known as the Réunion paradise flycatcher; and T. b. desolata (Salomonsen, 1933) from Mauritius. The Mascarene paradise flycatcher was originally described in the genus Mu ...
- Piton de La Fournaise
- Plage Du Tremblet
- Mafate
- Salazie
- Saint-Leu
- Sud Sauvage
- Cultural Festivals
- Local Canteens and Markets
La Réunion was born about three million years ago from volcanic activity. Although the ancient volcano that created the island is now asleep, its younger brother, the Piton de la Fournaise, continues to erupt today. It is one of the most active hot spots on the planet and also a spectacular sight. To enjoy the most complete view over the craters, d...
Regular volcanic eruptions shape the island, leaving fascinating sites to visit, especially in the south-east. Ever wondered what becomes of lava once it’s reached the ocean? Head down to Plage du Tremblet. This black sand beach is overlooked by a hardened lava flow born from a historic eruption in 2007. Feel more of the volcanic energy by taking a...
The highest summit today, the now inactive Piton des Neiges once gave birth to La Réunion. It now forms three calderas (a depression caused by the collapse of a volcano after erupting) called cirques. Peaks, ridges and valleys make them magnificent hiking sites with mountain paths attracting adventurers from all over the world. Mafate, the most fam...
Salazie is another caldera, this one accessible by car. It is highly recommended for visiting Creole villages, one of them lovely Hell-Bourg. Guided tours, which you can book at the town’s own tourism office, can help you understand the lifestyle of tenants back in the day. Take a couple of hours to admire the renowned Case Folio with its tradition...
A small western coastal town, Saint-Leu has much to offer. Outdoor sports aficionados will enjoy paragliding, taking off from overlooking hills for an epic flight. After that, take a walk along Pointe au Sel, searching for secret coastal basins where you can refresh with locals in pristine waters. Finally, if you want to understand more of the Reun...
While the north and west coasts are more urbanized, the south has remained wilder and more traditional. Primitive forests and vast sugarcane fields run downhill towards rocky beaches battered by turquoise seas. Don’t miss the small, often busy beach of Manapany-les-Bains, the white sand cove at Grand Anse and the volcanic rock cape at Cap Méchant. ...
La Réunion has been populated by people of various ethnicities over time. Today, it is a melting-pot of African, Malagasian, Indian, Chinese and European origins. Communities, traditions, beliefs and ways of life have blended to form a unique culture on the island, commonly called Creole (to be understood as local). Get to know the island’s multicu...
When traveling to Réunion, food is a must. Only through local cuisine will you completely understand the perfect multicultural blend and the list of local specialties is very long. You will find typical meals in La Réunion are shaped by Chinese, Indian, African, French influences and many others. Eat your heart out at beach snack-bars with bouchons...
The Réunion ibis or Réunion sacred ibis (Threskiornis solitarius) is an extinct species of ibis that was endemic to the volcanic island of Réunion in the Indian Ocean. The first subfossil remains were found in 1974, and the ibis was first scientifically described in 1987.
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Nov 27, 2023 · In a total area of 1600 m 2, 80 different tree species with 1642 individuals and 2062 stems were inventoried. Of these species, 70 were native (including 30 island endemics and 29 archipelago endemics, of which seven are legally protected on Réunion) and 10 are alien ( Appendix B ).
