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Black Sand Beach

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Black Sand Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Chez Tifred is the closest place located 4100 meters from the beach.

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#13 out of 22
in Manapany-les-Bains

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Black Sand Beach is located on the Indian ocean and it is in the 13th place out of 22 beaches in the Reunion region The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a straight coastline with blue water and black sand, so you don't need 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.

Black Sand 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 easily accessible, it is located very close to road.

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Historical

+23 ^oC +19 ^oC

Air temperature

7.6 M/S

Wind

+27 ^oC

Water temperature

2.6 M

Wave height

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Water

Good

6.9/10

Cover

Good

7/10

Cleanliness

Pleasant

6/10

Amenities

0/10

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Black Sand Beach is located in Reunion within Manapany-les-Bains, 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.

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"This location is quite remarkable, as its sand is completely black in color. Despite its small size, it is quite impressive."

Fabio Mitrano

"I absolutely adored this beach, especially with its unique feature of having black sand. It was truly a remarkable sight to behold, and I thoroughly enjoyed my time spent here."

Lila Brock

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"This location is quite remarkable, as its sand is completely black in color. Despite its small size, it is quite impressive."

Fabio Mitrano

"I absolutely adored this beach, especially with its unique feature of having black sand. It was truly a remarkable sight to behold, and I thoroughly enjoyed my time spent here."

Lila Brock

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

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Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.2 (Good)

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7.7

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

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Beach surroundings

Restaurants Attractions Transport Localities

Restaurants

Chez Tifred• 4.1km
Valentino Pizza• 4.4km
Zone gourmand• 4.7km
Restaurant le Surya• 4.8km

Attractions

Plage de Ti Sable• 1 min walk
Bassin de Manapany• 18 min walk
Ilot de Petite-île• 3.2km
Cascade radier Adeno...• 4.2km

Transport

ZSE• 19.1km
Gare routière• 29 min walk

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What is the water and sand quality of the Black Sand Beach?

The coastline of Black Sand Beach is covered with unusual black sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Black Sand Beach?

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

Is the Black Sand Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful.

The waves in the Black Sand Beach are usually strong.

Is the Black Sand 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 and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Black Sand Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of Black Sand Beach is visited only by a few travellers. 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.

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Mountains/hills in the vicinity

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Black Sand Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Chez Tifred is the closest place located 4100 meters from the beach.

How far is the Black Sand Beach from parking?

The Black Sand Beach has no parking spot.

Are there any attractions nearby Black Sand Beach?

There are 4 attractions near Black Sand Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Plage de Ti Sable located in 0 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Black Sand Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Black Sand Beach is March. Its average value reaches 26°C. The warmest sea is in March, 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?

Black Sand 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.Black Sand 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.