The "Grande Plage" is located in Saint-Gilles les Bains, a seaside resort on the west coast of Reunion Island.
Reporting to the municipality of Saint-Paul, the resort includes in particular Roches Noires beach to the north, family-oriented and dedicated to lazing around, covered with white sand, and to the south, the Grande Plage, also known as the "Plage des Roches Noires" beach. Brisants ”, which is especially popular with surfers. In addition, on the shore, the site is famous for beach tennis and beach volleyball fans.
Swimming is not allowed in principle on this public beach. On the other hand, the Hermitage lagoon, which is located in its immediate extension, is perfectly suited. It is possible to swim there in complete safety (the place is supervised) and in fact, this lagoon is naturally protected by a coral reef.
La Grande Plage also borders a number of establishments such as bars and restaurants, not to mention the aquarium where moray eels, sharks and seahorses coexist, and the Garden of Eden, a botanical park where the public can observe trees and tropical plants, as well as a lava tunnel. Information on +33 2 62 42 31 31.
