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HIKING Piton Maïdo not only provides magnificent views of the cirque de Mafate; you can also hike into the cirque from here. It is a steep path and involves some clambering over rocks. Less challenging is a walk through Maïdo’s beautiful tamarin forest, where you can take advantage of the tremendously clear and fresh air.

WATERSPORTS All manner of watersports can be organised along the west coast. St-Leu and St-Gilles-les-Bains are the two main areas for scuba diving; St-Leu is where surfers head and St-Paul has a water-skiing centre. For details, see Chapter 16, Activities, pages 275–6.

GLASS-BOTTOM BOATS Glass-bottom boat trips depart from St-Gilles-les-Bains.

DOLPHIN-WATCHING CRUISES Cruises depart from St-Gilles-les-Bains. For details, see Chapter 16, Activities, page 277.

HORSERIDING Centre Equestre du Maïdo, on the way to Piton Maïdo, is a good-quality equestrian centre in a very picturesque area. There are also riding centres in St-Leu, Les Avirons and St-Gilles-les-Bains. For details, see Chapter 16, Activities, page 273.

GOLF Golf du Bassin Bleu at St-Gilles-les-Hauts and Golf Club du Bourbon at Etang-Salé are popular courses. For details, see Chapter 16, Activities, pages 273–4.

PARAGLIDING The hills above St-Leu are the most popular area on the island for paragliding.

ACTIVITY CENTRE

Forêt de l’Aventure Route Forestière des Cryptomérias, Petite France, Maïdo; % 0692 300154; e foretaventuremaido[at]yahoo.fr; ( 09.00–17.30 daily except Tue & Thu; last entry at 15.30; admission adult/child under 16 years €20/15; reservation recommended. An activity centre in the forest with flying-fox slides & rope bridges. Minimum height of 140cm is required.

THEATRE

N Le Théâtre de Plein Air Route du Théâtre, St-Gilles-les-Bains; % 0262 244771; e tpa.technique[at]odcreunion.com. The open-air theatre takes 1,000 spectators & has regular performances, particularly of local music.

CINEMA Grand Ecran (% 0262 244666) in L’Hermitage is rather smart.

BUYING ESSENTIAL OILS There are several distilleries on the road to Piton Maïdo where you can buy geranium and other essential oils. At Maison du Géranium (% 0692 821500; ( 08.00–16.00 Thu–Tue) you can see their simple wood-fired still. They also offer guided tours through the forest, on reservation.

MARKETS There are markets in St-Leu on Saturday morning, St-Gilles-les-Bains on Wednesday morning and the island’s largest market takes place in St-Paul all day Friday and Saturday morning.

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