Compitor Corail The Wild South

Proceed to Saint-Pierre. After the South comes petite-Ile. One of Reunion Island’s most beautiful beaches, Grand Anse, it is the only place where you will find palm trees on the beach as you used to see on postal cards.

Then continue towards Saint-Joseph, the perspective of the southern coast can be appreciated from the cliffs of Manapany les Bains. Saint-Joseph is the gate way to the Wild South and spreads out around the mouth of an impressive split in the mountains: the Rempart River. This is one of the stages on the spice and fragrance tourist route, which leads to Saint-Philippe, another home of Bourbon Vanilla.

Visit of the Spice Garden in Saint-Philippe. This visit is the best way to understand the philosophy of the environment. Three centuries’ old trees, medicinal plants, aromatic plants, fruits, flowers, spices…

Dark and humid, the primeval forest of Mare-Longue is spelled binding. The pandanus shrub is a source of material for artisanal work such as basket and local hats.

The road to the South ends in the Grand Brûlé, a vast volcanic hollow crisscrossed by lava flows, silent and deserted. The coastline marked by lava flows offers plenty of reasons for visitors to stop: walk on the incredible 2007 lava flow. Discover a unique landscape. The 140.000 million cubic meters dumped from the months of the volcano have left nothing on their way. A viewpoint has been installed high up to afford a 360° view on the area of the lava flow from the top of the mountain to the ocean ; something not to be missed !

Different panoramic stops are offered to you, beautiful wild landscape with the blue colour of the ocean and the wave’s power.