Waterfalls
Dropping towards the sea.
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The Anse des Cascades, the «Cove of Waterfalls», is a small bay on the east coast of Réunion in the commune of Sainte-Rose, about 40 km in a straight line north-east of Saint-Pierre. It takes its name from a series of waterfalls that drop from the green cliff behind it towards the sea. The cove lies between a forested cliff and a shore of black volcanic pebbles pounded by the Indian Ocean, shaded by a large coconut grove and local screw pines. At one end, a small dry harbour is where local fishermen haul up their brightly painted boats. It is one of the islanders' favourite picnic spots, where families gather to barbecue under the trees at weekends. The coast road to it crosses the Grand Brûlé, where lava from the Piton de la Fournaise sometimes reaches the sea. The visit is free, but the sea is not suitable for swimming because of the strong waves and rocks. Pick a clear day, as the east coast is often rainy, and the waterfalls run strongest after rain.
Dropping towards the sea.
A dry harbour.
Shade for picnics.
Piton Sainte-Rose, Sainte-Rose, Réunion
No, the waves are strong and the shore is rocky.
By car along the east coast road.