Gris Gris
A cliffy headland on the south coast with no coral reef to shelter it. Waves crash violently against the shore, in stark contrast to the calm lagoon beaches.
Located in the town of Souillac in the south, this stretch of coast has no coral reef to block the waves, so the Indian Ocean's great swells strike the basalt cliffs directly, creating a dramatic sight. A viewing platform on the clifftop grass lets you walk along a path to the rock known as La Roche qui Pleure, or "The Weeping Woman". The beach below forbids swimming, and rip currents are dangerous. Do not approach the cliff edge when the waves are big. Entry is free, and parking is convenient. Nearby are the museum at the home of the poet Robert Edward Hart and the Rochester Falls. It can be combined with La Vanille Nature Park for a southern day trip.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Rochester Falls
- La Vanille Nature Park
- Grand Bassin (Ganga Talao)
- Black River Gorges National Park
- Rhumerie de Chamarel
- Chamarel Waterfall
- Black River Peak
- Chamarel Seven Coloured Earth