Africa > Reunion > Saint-Gilles: Weather, Climate and Travel Guide

seaside resort on the west coast of the island of Reunion, Saint-Gilles is located south of the Bay of Saint Paul, where are the most appreciated by tourists beaches. The city, high and low, in a little over 87 000 inhabitants. This is also where surfers find themselves on the beach of Roches Noires, a spot they like. You can visit the city center, always very dynamic, day and night, with its shops, restaurants and bars; the Garden of Eden, a botanical garden with 600 species of medicinal and food plants, a true paradise on earth; Aquarium of Reunion, with its extraordinary local wildlife, groupers, sharks, rays, moray eels and many corals; Museum Villèle in Saint-Gilles-les-Hauts, in an old house of stone and brick master, who presents his collection of historical documents, objects of art and antique furniture. All beaches are heavenly, and those who do not like lazing around can practice various water sports, surfing, diving, kayaking, sailing, fishing, boat rides. Is accessed from Saint-Gilles in Saint-Denis with the Car Yellow (line A2) serving coastal cities, or by renting a car. You can also rent a bike or take a taxi to move everywhere in Saint-Gilles or nearby.