Saint-Leu, Réunion

Saint-Leu is a commune in the French overseas department of Réunion. It is located on the west coast of the island of Réunion.

Climate
Saint-Leu has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification Cwa) closely bordering on a subtropical highland climate (Cwb). The average annual temperature in Saint-Leu is 19.2 C. The average annual rainfall is 1068.8 mm with January as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in February, at around 22.2 C, and lowest in August, at around 16.4 C. The highest temperature ever recorded in Saint-Leu was 30.9 C on 10 January 2007; the coldest temperature ever recorded was 8.5 C on 10 September 1975.

Surf
It is a well-known surf spot. Various surfing competitions have been held in Saint-Leu, including World Qualifying Series (WQS) and ASP World Tour (WCT) competitions. It is well known for its famous left wave.

Paragliding
There is a paragliding base at Colimaçons. Paragliding World Cup races have been held in Saint-Leu in 2003 and 2006, and Pre World Cup Tour race in 2010 and 2015. In 2016 the city will held again a Paragliding World Cup race (October 2016).

Points of interest

 * Conservatoire botanique national de Mascarin
 * Kélonia Marine Turtle Station
 * Museum Stella Matutina

Neighborhoods of Saint Leu

 * Downtown Saint-Leu
 * Chaloupe Saint-Leu
 * Pointe au Sel
 * Bras Mouton;
 * Bac en fer
 * Cap Saint-Leu
 * La Fontaine
 * L'Etang Saint-Leu
 * La Pointe des Châteaux
 * Les Colimaçons
 * Le Plate
 * Grand Fond
 * Stella Matutina
 * Le Portail
 * Piton Saint-Leu