bassin pirogue
Harbour in France · 21.2683° S · 55.3336° E
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Automatically summarised text: Automatically summarisedvia web search · 29 September 2026Bassin Pirogue is a small natural lagoon at the coastal town of L'Étang-Salé on the southwest coast of Réunion, sheltered by a coral reef. It is home to the town's small fishing and pleasure boat harbour, where traditional fishing boats and pirogues lie moored in the calm water. The site forms part of Réunion's marine nature reserve, established in 2007, and is known for its rich underwater life including fish, octopuses, moray eels and rays.
Between the Bassin Pirogue beach and the main L'Étang-Salé beach you'll find a lifeguard post along with toilets and showers. No public figures are given for the approach channel, depth, VHF channel, number of berths or visitor rates for the harbour itself.
Apart from toilets and showers, the sources do not mention further facilities directly at the harbour.
Right by the main beach are several snack bars where you can get a bite to eat or a refreshing drink while watching the sun set over the lagoon. The spot is also a popular starting point for snorkelling and family swimming in the warm, reef-protected water.
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