Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Azurtech
(
PARAGLIDING
daily)
A longstanding favourite.
0692 85 04 00;
www.azurtech.com
; Pointe des Châteaux;
Bourbon Parapente
(
PARAGILDING
daily)
An experienced outfit.
0692 87 58 74;
www.bourbonparapente.com
;
Rue du Général Lambert;
Parapente Réunion
(
PARAGLIDING
daily)
This is a well-
0692 82 92 92, 0262 24 87 84;
www.parapente-reunion.fr
; 1 Route des Colimaçons;
established operator.
Surfing
The surf break known as
La Gauche de St-Leu
('the Left of St-Leu') has achieved cult status
among surfers from all over the Indian Ocean. Certainly not for the faint-hearted, it instils
profound respect (if not fear) even in the most seasoned surfers. The best season runs
from May to October.
Beginners should make for a spot called
La Cafrine
, which is a bit more innocuous, or
head to Pointe des Trois Bassins or St-Gilles-les-Bains.
That said, the surfing scene is no longer what it used to be, following several shark at-
tacks that occurred quite recently off Boucan Canot, Pointe des Trois Bassins and St-
Gilles-les-Bains. It's wise to seek local advice before hitting the waves.
Festivals & Events
Leu Tempo
(
www.lesechoir.com
;
May)
A very popular theatre festival at Le K - Le Séchoir venue. Also
features dance, circus and music.
THEATRE
Fête de Notre-Dame de la Salette
(Festival of Notre Dame de la Salette; Sep)
Pilgrimage to the miracle-working Madonna at the
chapel of Notre-Dame de la Salette (
Click here
)
. Fair and street events over 10 days.
RELIGIOUS
Sleeping
Ti Som
HOSTEL
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