The wetter and therefore greener side of the island has an extremely fertile soil – this aspect encouraged agricultural workers from India to settle here. The land is exploited as much as possible (sugar cane, vanilla…) but with the abundant waterfalls, pools and primitive forests, Mother Nature is still firmly in control…
What to see and do in St André ?
- the Colosse Temple (guided tours)
- the Colosse Park (playground)
- the Bois-Rouge Sugar Refinery
- the Petit Bazar Temple
What to see and do in Bras-Panon
- the vanilla cooperative
- the coastal footpath
- walk around and take a dip at Bassin la Mer
- gorge walking in the Rivière des Roches
What to see and do in St Rose
- the old suspension bridge
- Anse des cascades
- coastal footpath
- the “Notre Dame des laves” Church