Pointe de la Table, Cape in Saint-Philippe, Reunion Island, France.

Pointe de la Table is a cape on the southeastern coast of Reunion Island where cooled lava formations reach the Indian Ocean. The landscape consists of black, porous rock in intricate patterns created by repeated lava flows stretching over thousands of years.

The cape formed through volcanic activity from Piton de la Fournaise, with lava reaching the ocean repeatedly and reshaping the coastline. This process continues today, demonstrating how volcanic forces continuously reshape the island.

The cape lies on the territory of Saint-Philippe, the commune at the southeastern tip of Reunion. Its name, pointe de la Table, refers to the flat lava platform left by successive flows of Piton de la Fournaise, the most recent in 1986. Visitors reach it from route nationale 2 via the forest road 3 de Takamaka.

The best time to visit is during calmer sea conditions, when the rocks are safer to explore and views are clearer. Check weather reports before going, as ocean conditions can change quickly and the area becomes more hazardous in rough waves.

The cape is a lava delta built by several eruptions of Piton de la Fournaise, the most recent in 1986. It lies in the commune of Saint-Philippe, at the southeastern tip of Reunion, and is reached from route nationale 2 by the route forestière 3 de Takamaka.