If want to top up your tan, you might want to head out to Plage de L'Hermitage, located 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from central St Gilles-les-Bains. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Plage de la Saline les Bains, Plage de la Pointe des 3 Roches, and Plage de la Souris Chaude.
If being by the water is a major draw, Plage de la Saline les Bains is a spot you might want to check out, located 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from central St Gilles-les-Bains. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Plage de la Pointe des 3 Roches located nearby.
Make time to visit the sea life at Aquarium de la Réunion during your travels in St Gilles-les-Bains. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.