Anse des Cascades
A small fishing harbour among coconut palms on the east coast, where waterfalls drop from cliffs to the sea. It is a popular weekend picnic spot for locals.
Anse des Cascades lies on the southern coast of Sainte-Rose. Several slender waterfalls pour down a green cliff about 30 metres high, with tall coconut palms and grassy lawns beneath. On the shore is a brightly painted little fishing harbour, lively when the boats come in. This is a traditional spot for Réunionnais weekend barbecues and picnics (pique-nique créole). Shaded tables are available, and the restaurant nearby serves Creole curry and fresh fish. Entry is free. The sea here is rough, so swimming is not advised. If you are driving the RN2, combine it with Notre-Dame-des-Laves and the Grand Brûlé lava road, and allow about 1 hour.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Notre-Dame-des-Laves
- Grand Brûlé & Route des Laves
- Piton de la Fournaise
- Plaine des Sables
- Jardin des Parfums et des Épices
- Cap Méchant
- Cascade de Grand Galet
- Cité du Volcan