La Réunion
Introduction
La Reunion is a French island in the southwestern Indian Ocean, around 700 kilometers east of Madagascar and 170 kilometers southwest of Mauritius.
The island is located on the cyclone route and features a steep topography with marked erosion. At 3,071 meters above sea level, it boasts one of the world's most active volcanoes, making it a paradise for nature and mountain lovers, hikers and rock climbers. But it is above all a tropical island, and scuba diving, although less interesting than in other parts of the Indian Ocean, remains an attractive activity. Most of the diving centers are located between Saint-Gilles and Saint-Leu, but there are plenty of sites to dive.
Travel facts
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Diving type
Destination
![easily accessible](/images/symbols/airplane.jpg)
easily accessible
![bargain destination](/images/symbols/coin_grey.jpg)
bargain destination
Diving level & type
![for beginners](/images/symbols/card_1star.jpg)
for beginners
![for advanced divers](/images/symbols/card_2stars.jpg)
for advanced divers
![shore diving](/images/symbols/beach_tank_grey.jpg)
shore diving
![liveaboard](/images/symbols/boat_grey.jpg)
liveaboard
Diving Characteristics
![pelagics](/images/symbols/shark_grey.jpg)
pelagics
![lots of fish](/images/symbols/fish_grey.jpg)
lots of fish
![lots of corals](/images/symbols/coral_grey.jpg)
lots of corals
![interesting underwater scenery](/images/symbols/cave.jpg)
interesting underwater scenery
Other activities
![attractive natural spots](/images/symbols/volcan.jpg)
attractive natural spots
![gastronomy](/images/symbols/plate.jpg)
gastronomy
![night life](/images/symbols/drink_grey.jpg)
night life
![beach](/images/symbols/beach_grey.jpg)
beach
![snorkeling](/images/symbols/mask_grey.jpg)
snorkeling
Diving Sites
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Les Grottes
[Etang Salé]
rating : 2.5
depth : 25 m
visibility : 20 m
description :
An intriguing site for experiencing the thrills of cave diving. You enter a cave beneath the plateau, which descends to a depth of 25 meters and emerges on the other side a few hundred meters further on. Inside the cave, you can spot lobsters and shrimps, while the drop-off is adorned with an abundance of fire corals. This dive can be potentially hazardous during heavy swells.
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