L'Étang-Salé
A modest town on the southwestern coast of Réunion with a black-sand beach known as a surfing spot, L'Étang-Salé sits alongside the Étang-Salé forest and is bordered by the communes of Les Avirons and Saint-Louis. The name translates as "The Salty Pond," a reference to the coastal wetland character of the area. Réunion's wider region holds UNESCO World Heritage recognition.
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- Population13,836
- Nearest water from center 0.0 km0.0 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 2.4 km1.5 mi
Nearest airports
L'Étang-Salé: quick answers
Where is L'Étang-Salé?
L'Étang-Salé is in Réunion, about 41 km26 miles in a straight line from Saint-Denis.
How do you get to L'Étang-Salé?
The nearest airport is Saint-Pierre (ZSE), about 33 min away by road.
What's the weather like in L'Étang-Salé?
The warmest month is January, averaging 23°C73°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 17°C62°F. The wettest month is January, with about 279 mm11.0 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in L'Étang-Salé?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 place of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near L'Étang-Salé?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Cilaos, Saint-Pierre and Le Tampon.