Anciens Thermes De Hell Bourg
Hell-Bourg, Cirque de Salazie, La Réunion, Réunion
- Location
- Hell-Bourg, Cirque de Salazie, La Réunion, Réunion
- Water type
- bicarbonate, thermal
- Temperature
- 32 °C
- pH
- 8
Water profile
Thermicity
Invigorating
LowHigh
Stimulating — wakes the body and boosts circulation.
Mineralisation
Restorative
LowHigh
Loaded with major ions — the essential minerals (Ca, Mg).
Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh
Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.
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The former Hell-Bourg thermal baths, in the Cirque de Salazie on Réunion Island, drew on bicarbonate water emerging around 32°C. The historic site included indoor and outdoor pools, a sauna, hammam and massage, set within a volcanic landscape.
Insider tip — Ruins of the 19th-century thermal baths of Hell-Bourg (opened 1852), once famous across the Indian Ocean region. The spring at 32°C attracted wealthy visitors from South Africa and Mozambique. A cyclone-triggered landslide blocked the spring in 1948. The evocative ruins below the Creole village are now a scenic hiking destination in the Cirque de Salazie.
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Frequently asked questions
How hot is the water?
The water is on the cooler side here, around 32 °C — an invigorating water that boosts circulation.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features bicarbonate & thermal water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année.