Northerners love water

No white sand beaches on the coasts of Saint-Denis, Sainte-Marie and Sainte-Suzanne. You will surely think that the “northerners” are to be pitied… Nope! The inhabitants of Beau Pays like to take the plunge. A multitude of swimming possibilities are available to them.

 
Intercommunal White Water Stadium

 The territory of La Reunion has an Intercommunal Whitewater Stadium in the town of Sainte-Suzanne  ; it's the only one in the entire Indian Ocean! During the last Olympic Games in Tokyo, 6 of the 12 Olympic medals in Canoe-kayak slalom were won by athletes who came to train there! We look forward to the harvest of the 2024 Olympics…

For Sunday sports enthusiasts, this structure allows you to practice canoeing and rafting in complete safety. The different water flows create a more or less technical course, and everyone, from beginners to challenge enthusiasts, will find something for the modest sum of… €6/pers.

! Be careful, any rafting trip is likely to cause serious fits of laughter! You have been warned!

On the northern side, several hotels boast remarkable swimming pools. The pool at Créolia in Montgaillard often leaves a lasting impression with its size and the stunning view extending all the way to the sea. The Dina Morgabine pool is the first on the island to be positioned on a rooftop. Its elongated design reflects the intention to create a swimming lane. Lastly, the Radisson, a new hotel in Saint-Denis near the seafront area of Barachois, also features a notable pool.

 It would be unfair to forget the numerous municipal swimming pools, two of which have the particularity of being heated in winter! This may make a European smile, but it is certain that no Reunion Islander would swim in the Source swimming pool or in the Duparc swimming pool in July-August, if they were not heated!

 This overview of swimming places would not be complete without mentioning the numerous waterfalls and natural pools that dot the Beau Pays.