Reunion is an island born from a volcano, a tropical paradise that provides very unusual. Reunion has two main mountain ranges, the snow peak and peak of the building, separated by plains. The unique features are the black sand beaches and the creation of Cirque, a geological curiosity, which acts as a natural amphitheater.
Although a French island, has three centuries of history has resulted in a melting pot of cultural diversity of residents to a harmonious blend ofFrench and Indian, Madagascar, Africa and China. This is due to the fact that culture, religion and the kitchen is essential. The food is pretty much push is part of life with religious festivals almost always in motion.
Apart from these activities is also known for its perfumes Reunion rare, exotic colors, Bourbon vanilla, many sports, hot water all year and waterfalls. This is an invitation to all, including honeymooners, throughput,tractors and other outdoor escape its special charm.
CAPITAL:
St-Denis
CLIMATE:
Warm, tropical. The best period is from May to November (cooler, dry season), as from December to February is a hot and humid and hurricanes can happen. The rain falls on everyone except June-August
Currency:
1 Euro = 100 cents. Major credit cards are accepted in all major businesses: restaurants, hotels, gas stations and toll booths. This is the best currency to major banks in town or in afinancial issues. If only a small amount of money is exchanged, the rate of exchange of money, a hotel. traveler's checks are recommended in euros.
ELECTRICITY ':
20 volts, 50 Hz Plugs are mainly around two poles.
HEALTH:
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for over a year, travelers coming from infected areas. Visitors invited to appear before arrival precautions against typhoid, polio and hepatitis A. Other health problemsinfluenza (risk extends throughout the year). Tap water is safe to drink.
LANGUAGE:
The official language is French. Reunion / French Creole is prevalent in some Tamil.
ACCOMMODATION:
New Year (January 1) Easter Monday (April 12), Labour Day (May 1st) 1945 Victory Day (May 8), Ascension (May 20) Whit Monday (May 31) Bastille Day (July 14), Maria (August 15), All Saints (November 1) Remembrance Day (November 11), the abolition of slavery (December 20) Christmas Day(December 25)
SHOP:
embroidery, lace, coral jewelry, basketball, local way of Paris and components, frames, wood / furniture, rum, vanilla and extracts of vetiver, geranium and ylang-ylang.
Social Conventions:
Faith is 94 percent Catholic, other religions, including Hinduism, Islam and Buddhism. While in Tamil temple, respecting its holiness and lead to an increase. The business is conducted in French and formal interpretation is not available. Tradeliterature in French. A color is usually not necessary.
Time Zone:
GMT 4
Tips:
Range of applications. Ten percent is common.
TOP TEN ATTRACTIONS DESCRIPTION:
Saint-Denis
Capital and largest city in the French overseas, a number of historical attractions, Relgious, cultural and natural, like the Cathedral of Saint-Denis, rue de la Montagne, the big market, small market, the Museum of Natural History, beautiful Tamil temples, mosques,Buddhist pagodas, Artotheque, Barachois sea Creole houses and Jardin de l'Etat Botanical Garden.
St. Paul:
Do not miss the street market, a tour of the old Saint-Paul Le Bernicia, graveyard of the sea, the first French settlers' s Cave, Petite-France and Maida.
Saint-Gilles:
Visit the Garden of Eden, Museum Villele Visiobul Reunion, where the bottom of the sea and pools discovered.
Etang-Sale:
Watch the birdsHoly Etang-Sale forests, Grouffe, a hole and the black sand beach.
Saint-Pierre and the South:
The main attractions of the South, the wild coast and forests; Petit Ile was quiet and full of flowers, while St-Philippe is a giant stone launched from the sea, the Grand Brûlé, scarred slopes of lava, Saint-Pierre is a seaside resort See Exotica, spices and perfumes Garden, Wild South Exhibition Hall, etc.
TheEast:
The city of Saint-Benoit, and Sainte-Rose was burned by lava and seven fifties, see lush vegetation and waterfalls, in Saint-Andre, see Vanilla House, Tamil temple along the road, churches, chapels and authentic local villages also Sainte-Suzanne and Bras-Panon.
The volcano
The factory is one of the busiest in the world, discovered by riding on a mountain bike, car or on foot after Volcano Road, one ofdifferent paths, from the edge of a 300 meter high, Pas-de-Bellecombe Belvedere, you can see almost perfect cone of the volcano, which culminated in the 2631 meters, Volcano House is for those who know more about volcanoes.
The high plains:
The scenery here is fantastic, seems to buffer trails of flowers, heather, and covered with thorns calle Plaine des Cafres, a desert landscape near the volcano, and the green hills and fields Plaine des Palmistes, the mostincredible view from the Plaine des Sables, a great world of black and red look almost moon snails.
Cirque:
Three major depression about 10 km in diameter, lined with a high, inaccessible cliffs, Salazar is the most accessible from Saint-Denis, the majority of the bridge, the largest and greenest, Mafate is one of the most beautiful places in Reunion and can be reached only by foot or helicopter Cilaos bad, to offer treatment to those suffering from rheumatism andstomach problems.
Mountains:
Reunion has more than 600 miles of trails for hikers at all levels and many mountains, it is necessary that at least one climb.