Viewpoints · Saint-Leu
Pointe au Sel
The West
Why go
A basalt lava headland marking a geological boundary between the black-sand coast of the south and the white beaches of the north-west. A heritage site bearing traces of former salt production.
History
A place linked to salt production in Réunion, an activity that left a lasting mark on the landscape and on the site's name.
Access
Road running along the coast south from Saint-Leu. The site is reached from the Pointe au Sel road.
