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Beaches
The main beach is a stellar stretch of white sand and is usually less crowded than its
northern counterparts at St-Gilles or L'Hermitage. It has shallow, calm waters, making it
an ideal location for families. Its southern section is known as Plage de Trou d'Eau and is a
nice place to relax and have a swim.
Not a fan of tan lines? Head further south and lay your towel on Plage de la Souris Chaude ,
which is a favourite among nudists (only just tolerated) and gay men (head to the northern
tip of the beach). It remains largely off the tourist radar, not least because it's a bit hard to
find.
Activities
Kayaking is a great way to explore the lagoon at a gentle pace. The beachfront restaurant
Planch'Alizé ( Click here ) rents canoes, kayaks and paddleboats (from €5 per hour).
The area is also popular for surfing , especially for beginners. To the south of La Saline,
surfers gather at the Pointe des Trois Bassins, where the waves are generally easier and
more consistent than around St-Leu.
Ecole de SUP
du Lagon
( 0262 24 63 28, 0692 86 00 59; La-Saline-les-Bains) Fancy trying stand-up paddle boarding?
Contact Ecole de SUP du Lagon, which offers one- or two-hour courses run by a qualified
instructor.
STAND-UP PADDLE BOARDING
Aileron
( 0693 03 36 12; http://dtmi.free.fr ; La-Saline-les-Bains) If you want to learn to windsurf, Aileron
can arrange windsurfing courses (from €30 per person) for all levels.
WINDSURFING
Sleeping
L'Amarina
( 0693 97 02 81; www.amarinareunion.fr ; 30 Rue des Ormeaux; d without bathroom €30-43, studio €45-55;
) A 10-minute stroll from the beach, this friendly, well-run guesthouse is nicely small
scale, with just five fan-cooled rooms and one studio, and is surprisingly decent at a bar-
GUESTHOUSE
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