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

Diving type

Destination

easily accessible

bargain destination

Diving level & type

for beginners

for advanced divers

shore diving

liveaboard

Diving Characteristics

pelagics

lots of fish

lots of corals

interesting underwater scenery

Other activities

attractive natural spots

gastronomy

night life

beach

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.