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Saint-Gilles-Les-Bains marina © Damien Boilley
Saint-Gilles-les-Bains
Close to Saint-Paul on the north western side of the island,
Saint-Gilles-Les-Bains is a highly popular weekend destination,
offering a beautiful 12-mile (20km) lagoon and gorgeous white,
sandy beaches. Saint-Gilles was once a sleepy fishing village, but
now it is Réunion's most popular resort, filling up with
those seeking sun and fun. Snorkelling, diving and swimming are a
must, but those tired of the beach can head to the Garden of Eden,
a lovely botanical garden with roughly 700 species of tropical
plants. Saint-Gilles has plenty of hotels and restaurants, though
these tend to get very crowded at peak holiday periods and
weekends.
