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Anse des Cascades
A coastal stroll beneath the coconut palms
Duration
30 min to 1h
Distance
~2 km
Route
Out-and-back
An easy stroll beneath the coconut palms, between freshwater waterfalls and the seashore, in a traditional fishing harbour that is still active in Sainte-Rose.
The route
Tucked at the foot of the Sainte-Rose cliffs, Anse des Cascades is one of the most photogenic walks on the east coast. The bay, framed by century-old coconut palms, takes its name from the threads of fresh water that pour straight into the sea from the basalt cliff. Fishing boats moored just a few metres away complete a classic picture of wild Réunion.\n\nThe trail, laid out over old cooled lava flows, follows the coast from the car park to the waterfalls. Short and flat, it suits everyone and remains one of the rare places on the island where the sea of lava plunges straight into the ocean.
