Egrets Beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Egrets Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Egrets Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Burger king is the closest place located 600 meters from the beach.

Good for Relax

7.4

/ 10 Good

#7 out of 22
in Boucan-Canot

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Egrets Beach is located on the Indian ocean and it is in the 7th place out of 22 beaches in the Reunion region The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a spacious bay with turquoise water and light sand & pebble cover, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Egrets Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities. This beach is popular for windsurfing or kiteboarding. There are also some surf spots.

Fans of active recreation can take part in beach volleyball.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Boucan Canot Beach, which has a rating of 8.

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Historical

+23 ^oC +20 ^oC

Air temperature

4.9 M/S

Wind

+27 ^oC

Water temperature

2.4 M

Wave height

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Water

Excellent

8.5/10

Cover

Frustrating

4.3/10

Cleanliness

Good

6.5/10

Amenities

Bad

1/10

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Egrets Beach is located in Reunion within Boucan-Canot, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the coast of the Réunion island, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

User reviews

"The sunset at this beach is absolutely stunning, and there is a great sports atmosphere."

Paula Remy

"The beach is quite sandy and there are trees that offer shade in case the sun is too strong. It is conveniently located near restaurants and bars."

René-Marcel Lefevre

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Photo of Egrets Beach with turquoise water surface

Photo of Egrets Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

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User reviews

"The sunset at this beach is absolutely stunning, and there is a great sports atmosphere."

Paula Remy

"The beach is quite sandy and there are trees that offer shade in case the sun is too strong. It is conveniently located near restaurants and bars."

René-Marcel Lefevre

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A good place to stay! Lots of accommodation options nearby.

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General features

ownership
- Public free entry
- Virgin beach with no amenities
sharks
- High prevalence of sharks
occupancy
- Moderate in high season
- Popularity of the region among tourists - medium, individual tourism
size&shape
location
- Within the settlement, roads and buildings adjacent to the beach

Access

Cover and water

cover
swimming details
- Depth increase - moderate
- Aqua socks recommended
water
- Normal water, medium transparency
- Turqoise blue

Activities

Audience

- Relaxation connoisseurs

Natural features

- Cliffs

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Nearest Beaches

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.2 (Good)

Boucan-Canot, Reunion

Boucan Canot Beach

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

Boucan-Canot 0.2 km

Saint-Gilles-les-Bains, Reunion

Black Rocks Beach

7.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom

Saint-Gilles-les-Bains 0.2 km

La Saline les Bains, Reunion

Hermitage Beach

Plage De L'Hermitage

8.3

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

La Saline les Bains 2.3 km

La Saline les Bains, Reunion

Saline Beach

7.6

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise water

La Saline les Bains 0.3 km

What to do in Egrets Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that Egrets Beach is excellent for surfing. This kind of activity is suitable for beginners and for professionals. The waves in this region you can see in the photos above or study the reviews by our users. And by the way, on the beach you can take surfing coaches!

Extremes can be moderate or excessive, so if you are a fan of the first type, than Egrets Beach welcomes you, offering kite and windsurfing. If on the contrary, it is not your kind of activity, we recommend you to find another beach, since the presence of lots of kite surfers on water can have a negative impact on the comfort of your leisure.

Beach surroundings

Restaurants Attractions Transport Localities

Restaurants

Burger king• 7 min walk
Boucan Canot• 13 min walk
Les Brûleries de la...• 21 min walk
Le Grand Large• 25 min walk

Attractions

Cap Homard• 3 min walk
Petit Boucan• 5 min walk
Grand Fond• 14 min walk
Gouzou - Chute libre• 22 min walk

Transport

RUN• 34.6km
L'Océan Bus Terminal• 30.1km

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What is the water and sand quality of the Egrets Beach?

Egrets Beach has a light sand and pebble cover. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is shelly, which makes it quite convenient.

What are the key activities at Egrets Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Egrets Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

The Egrets Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

Kite and windsurfing
Surfing

Activities available on the ground:

Beach volleyball

Is the Egrets Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful.

Egrets Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

Is the Egrets Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand mixed with pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Egrets Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Egrets Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Egrets Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Egrets Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Burger king is the closest place located 600 meters from the beach.

How far is the Egrets Beach from parking?

The Egrets Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Egrets Beach?

There are 4 attractions near Egrets Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Cap Homard located in 0.2 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Egrets Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Egrets Beach is February. Its average value reaches 26°C. The warmest sea is in February, the average value is 29°C. The coldest month is August with air temperature 20°C and water 24°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Egrets Beach (Réunion island) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Egrets Beach (Réunion island) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.