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Is Reunion safe?
—No US advisory
Is Reunion safe?
Safe by French and regional standards; the main risks are hiking accidents, sea hazards, and petty theft from cars and trailheads.
Key facts
- Emergency numbers: Police 17 · Ambulance 15 · Fire 18 · All emergencies 112.
- Solo women: Solo women travel here easily; normal precautions at night and in quiet car parks at trailheads.
Risks, scams and laws
Main risks
- Shark risk: swimming off most open beaches is restricted
- Hiking accidents, fog and weather change in the cirques
- Volcano activity (Piton de la Fournaise) and cyclones, January–March
Laws visitors break by accident
- Swimming and surfing are banned outside designated zones due to sharks
- Drug offences carry French penalties
- Camping outside designated sites is restricted
Safety by place in Reunion
| Place | Safety |
|---|---|
| Saint-Gilles-les-Bains | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Saint-Denis | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Saint-Pierre | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
Quick answers
Is Reunion safe for tourists?
Safe by French and regional standards; the main risks are hiking accidents, sea hazards, and petty theft from cars and trailheads.
Is Reunion safe for solo female travelers?
Solo women travel here easily; normal precautions at night and in quiet car parks at trailheads.
What is the emergency number in Reunion?
Police 17 · Ambulance 15 · Fire 18 · All emergencies 112.
Safety by place
Sources
- World Bank: intentional homicides
- Île de La Réunion Tourisme
- UK FCDO travel advice: France
- World Bank open data
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