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L'Étang-Salé

City in Saint-Pierre, Réunion

Overview

L'Étang-Salé is a charming coastal town on Réunion's southwest coast, renowned for its unique volcanic black sand beach and easygoing vibe. The city combines natural beauty with authentic island culture, providing opportunities for relaxation, adventure, and discovering local Creole traditions.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Réunion
District
Saint-Pierre
Population
Time Zone
Indian/Reunion
Coordinates
-21.23°, 55.32°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
75
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$2,208
Local Cost
$1,280
Local Income
$1,050
Cashless
60
English
40
Temperature
21.7°C
Summer Avg
24.2°C
Winter Avg
19.0°C
Record High
30.4°C
Record Low
13.6°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
793 mm
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
ZSE
Distance
14 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 62/100.

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