Saint-Gilles, RÉUNION ISLAND

Réunion Island is a French overseas territory in the Indian Ocean blessed with a volcanic interior, rainforests, and coral reefs. While the island as a whole is a lesser-explored gem, Saint-Gilles, a resort town on the west coast, is particularly enticing. The golden beach Roches Noires is perfect for long strolls, while Plage des Brisants is a hotspot for surfers. Saint-Gilles is also home to the Réunion Aquarium, popular for its coral habitats of moray eels, sharks, and seahorses. To the south of the town, Englishstyle Jardin d’Eden houses around 700 tropical plant species. reunion.fr