Réunion
Réunion Island
Eastern Africa · REU
Editorial Snapshot
Why Go To Réunion
Reunion is ideal for travelers who want an Indian Ocean island that prioritizes hiking, volcanoes, and mountain drives over resort culture. It works best as a loop through the interior cirques and coastal bases, not as a pure beach holiday.
Popular For
Things To See
- Saint-Denis
- Piton de la Fournaise
- Cirque de Mafate
- Cilaos
- Piton des Neiges
- Saint-Gilles-les-Bains
Best Months
Know Before You Go
- Reunion lands best when the itinerary is built around the interior rather than around one beach hotel.
- Driving and hiking are the real backbone of the trip, so it helps to travel with a route rather than a loose resort plan.
- This is a much better fit for active travelers than for travelers looking for a classic honeymoon island.
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Flights
Hotels & Accommodations
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Country Data
Stats At A Glance
Practical travel, safety, climate, and quality-of-life stats for Réunion.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Saint-Denis
- Population
- 896,175
- Area
- 2,511 km²
- Region
- Eastern Africa
Languages
- French
Currency
euro (€)
EUR
1 USD = 0.85 EUR
Monthly Climate Averages
These weather averages are based on data for Saint-Denis (20.88°S, 55.45°E).
Food & Cuisine
44/100
Food and dining score
Built from two layers: dining-scene breadth and open prestige signals. We combine restaurant density, cuisine diversity, distinguished restaurants, and gastronomy-city recognitions from open data sources.
Luxury Infrastructure
46/100
Luxury & premium accommodation score
Based on OpenStreetMap luxury hotel density and World Bank international tourism receipts.
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