Salazie, Mountainous commune in northeastern Réunion Island, France.
Salazie encompasses a natural volcanic caldera with steep cliffs, waterfalls, and elevations ranging from 230 to 3,071 meters above sea level.
The initial settlement of Salazie occurred in 1829 when coastal inhabitants moved inland following a devastating cyclone, leading to municipal establishment in 1889.
The population maintains French and Creole traditions through local festivals, featuring regional music, traditional dances, and agricultural harvest celebrations.
Visitors can reach various hiking trails and natural sites through the main road network, with local buses providing transportation between major points.
The area records exceptional rainfall levels, averaging 3,332 millimeters annually, creating numerous waterfalls and dense vegetation throughout the caldera.
Location: Saint-Benoît - Saint-Pierre
Location: Saint-Benoît
Address: Cirque de Salazie, Salazie 97433, Réunion 97433 Salazie
Website: http://ville-salazie.fr
GPS coordinates: -21.05251,55.51461
Latest update: March 17, 2025 11:23
Piton des Neiges
6.3 km
Trou de Fer
4.6 km
Pitons, cirques and remparts of Reunion Island
6.3 km
Roche Écrite
7 km
Bridal Veil Falls
2.8 km
Cascade Blanche
8.6 km
Gros Morne
6.2 km
L'Âme de la France
1.5 km
Piton d'Anchaing
1.7 km
Villa Folio
1.5 km
Thermes d'Hell-Bourg
1.6 km
Piton Plaine des Fougères
6 km
Maison Morange
1.5 km
Belvédère du Trou de Fer
4.7 km
Domaine de Mare à Citrons
2.7 km
Cap Anglais
4.5 km
Église Saint-Martin
4.6 km
Mazerin
5.2 km
Guétali de la villa Lucilly
1.6 km
Piton Bé Massoune
4.9 km
Guétali de la villa Barau
1.5 km
Col Carozin
2.9 km
Piton Benoune
6.4 km
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption de Salazie
3.7 km
Église Saint-Henri
3.7 km
Piton Camp d'Henri
3.9 km
Chapelle Sainte-Anne de l'Escalier
8.9 km
Kiosque de la villa Folio
1.5 kmReviews
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