Reunion is an island of breathtaking beauty that is dominated by the mountains. Approximately 40 percent of the island is protected national park. Its volcanic craters and piercing peaks are UNESCO listed, with the lush mountain slopes sliding into the sea. The highest summits are Maido (2,205m), Piton de la Fournaise (2,632m) and the Piton des Neiges (3,069m).
Currency
Euro
Country code
+262
Language
French and Reunion Creole
What's the weather like?
The island is home to a tropical climate with cool temperatures from May to November
Best time to visit
Visit during the months between June and September for ideal mountain climbing conditions
Reunion is an overseas island of France that is located in the Indian Ocean, just under 600 miles to the east of Madagascar. The terrain of the island is rugged and dominated by mountains and volcanoes, which are protected as UNESCO World Heritage sites. It also features black sandy beaches from its volcanic activity. The majority of the 866,000 inhabitants live around the coastal areas, which the capital being Saint-Denis
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