Plage des Roches Noires, Beach in Saint-Paul, Réunion Island, France.
The white sand beach stretches along the western coast of Réunion Island, featuring dark rocks emerging from the water in its northern section.
The beach underwent substantial changes when Tropical Cyclone Gamède caused significant erosion and sand displacement in February 2007.
The beach hosts the annual Grand Boucan carnival celebration, where participants ceremonially burn the King Dodo figure during festivities.
A supervised swimming zone provides direct ocean access without a coral barrier, while lifeguards maintain daily surveillance of the designated areas.
The beach combines deep water swimming conditions with proximity to Saint-Gilles-les-Bains center, making it different from the lagoon-protected beaches.
Location: Saint-Paul
GPS coordinates: -21.05420,55.22420
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:48
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