If talking about the size, Reunion is a very small island but its grandeur and vastness are unmatchable when looking at its magnificent and spectacular landscapes. Ranging from the lava fields in the south side to the serene sandy beaches which are adorned with the borders of palm trees; there is undoubtedly no shortage of allurements in this magical place. Unlike many other picturesque beaches of the world, Reunion has abundance of summit wizardly mountains, lush green and tropical rainforests, moonlike craters and magma filled volcanoes and all these temptations grab the attention of so many tourists who take cheap flights to Reunion to fulfil their dreams and be-witching fantasies.
Reunion is situated some 200 kilometres away in the south-western part of Mauritius and the eastern region of Madagascar. It has the length of about 63 kilometres and a width of approximately 45 kilometres and is called as the sister island of Hawaii. This is a multicultural place of people belonging to Chinese, Indians, Malagasy, African and European groups. One of the most attractive and charming spots of Reunion is Manapany which has the most picturesque and mesmerizing landscapes and also a gigantic natural swimming pool which has formed because of the dense volcanic rocks.
There are plenty of interesting activities that can be performed on the island. One of them is Snorkelling and Diving- get ready to dive and snorkel in the crystal clear and turquoise waters of the tropical island which is encircled with awe-inspiring and breathtaking landscapes. For more enthusiastic tourists the place also provides the opportunity of snorkelling in deep water and there are many gleaming and luxurious accommodations which offer a number of such adventurous activities; amongst them the popular ones are Boucan Canot Hotel, Les Villas du Lagon, Hotel Bellepierre, Le Vieux Cep, Iloha Village, Palm Hotel and Spa and Le Saint Alexis.
When you are at Reunion, don’t miss the Crater and Lave tours- the three craters Mafate, Salazie and Cilaos which are in the form of amphitheatres and are a constant source of attraction for the travellers. The major one of these volcanoes is Piton de la Fournaise, which comprises entirely of the lave fluid and is situated in the eastern part of Reunion. It is elevated to the height of about 8,632 feet and is referred to as the twin of Hawaiian volcanoes. It came into being because of the hotspot volcano which also formed the Piton des Neiges and created the islands of Rodrigues and Mauritius. Reunion serves as the home of a number of colourful birds like White-tailed Tropicbird and also provides shelter to Panther chameleon and many sea animals that are found near the harbour are Sea turtles, parrot fish, conger eels and sea urchins.
With a vast variety of valleys and wonderful cliffs and numerous spectacular rock formations and hills, Reunion boasts the most thrilling and enticing Hiking and as it is occupied with many water activities can also be performed at Reunion such as high-speed boating, skiing, windsurfing, kayaking and sailing as well. Apart from these thrilling entertainments the place has many more hidden surprises for you so pack up your belongings and cameras and get ready for a trip to Reunion.
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