Hostels in SALAZIE, REUNION

City of Salazie in Reunion – Explore the Canyons and Valleys

True to its name, Salazie in Malagasy means ‘good encampment', this city is postcard pretty with many spectacular natural spectacles. A fantastic holiday spot that offers the heady combo of a tropical flavoured French island in the Indian Ocean coupled with an interesting concoction of various cultures and ethnicities. Salazie is a land locked city that is perched on the north-east of Piton des Neiges, the highest point on the island in the volcanic caldera of the Cirque de.

Accommodation Options
Salazie has some of the best accommodation options in the island with budget and high price options. From beach resorts to apartments and budget hotels to guesthouse facilities there are many options to choose among. The youth hostels offer budget accommodation and package tours. Located conveniently near the city centre, these hostels offer all the basic amenities like clean rooms, shower facilities, fresh linen and car parking facilities. Most of the accommodations in different parts are safe. Being a part of the French island, the most common language in the city is French.

History
Salazie has been inhabited since 1829 when people from a nearby coast devastated by a cyclone migrated to this part. The municipality of Salazie was formed in 1889.

Popular Places
Cirque de Salazie is the largest and greenest part of the island. The spectacular waterfall of Le Voile de la Mariée is the star attraction of this city. Adventure travellers have a lot to do and see in Salazie including a challenging and exciting trek through Salazie’s steep gorges. The small and lively little mountain villages like Hell- Bourg have pretty Creole houses set in well kept gardens that have earned them the “most beautiful French villages” award from France.

Getting Around
Car rentals and taxis, along with a guide, are good options to move around. The roads are well maintained and the rates are economical. Traffic drives to the right. There is a well developed network of public transport buses that connects different parts of the Reunion Island. Car Jaune (Yellow buses) drive around the island on around a dozen routes and are regular. The diving and snorkelling enthusiasts can opt for the boat service to go deep into the waters.

Places of Entertainment
The hot springs of Salazie and the Forest of Bélouve make inevitable attractions of the day trips to this city. The outstanding viewpoint at Le Point du Jour and the nearby cascade forms a perfect back drop for the shutter bugs. The adrenalin lovers among you would find plenty of outdoor leisure options like cannoning and mountain-biking. 

Currency
The official currency is Euro (1 Euro =100 cents). The bureau de change  are available in banks and travel agents. Browse the financial newspapers or the internet for the latest exchange news of Euro.