About Reunion



Reunion is a small French island in the Indian Ocean, approximately 220kms south-west of Mauritius. A truly exceptional island, Reunion offers guests an intoxicating taste of French and Creole life in the azure waters of the Indian Ocean. With it’s lagoons and ocean beaches, amazing mountains and active volcano, this tropical island will fascinate nature and leisure lovers alike.

The island features a natural amphitheatre comprising three cirques (Mafate, Salazie and Cilaos) and an active volcano (Piton de la Fournaise). The highest mountain peak, Piton des Neiges, rises to 3069 metres making hiking and trekking a feature on the island.

Surfers can also enjoy the waves at St Leu, renowned as one of the best left handers in the region. This reputation was further enhanced with the inclusion of Reunion Island in the world professional surfing tour in 2005.

A popular option is to combine the luxury of a holiday in Mauritius with a stay in Reunion. Daily flights from Mauritius make this an easy combination and offers two diverse and different countries in one exciting holiday.

  • Population: 777,000 (UN, 2005)
  • Capital: Saint-Denis
  • Area: 2,507 sq km (968 sq miles)
  • Major languages: French (official), Creole
  • Major religion: Christianity
  • Life expectancy: 71 years (men), 79 years (women)
  • Monetary unit: euro
  • Main exports: Sugar, rum
  • GNI per capita: US$14,385 (UN, 2003)
  • Internet domain: .re
  • International dialling code: +262