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The Isle of Re is located in the Atlantic Ocean off the west coast of France. In 2006 there were 17,640 people living on the island, who every day had the opportunity to admire the ocean and its … square waves.
In 16 years, the island’s population has changed, but the unusual waves still impress locals and tourists alike today.
The square waves on the Isle of Re can be observed near the breakwaters of the local lighthouse, but the main cause of the anomaly is not in it, but in the chaotic wind. The wind on one side creates waves that travel in one direction and the wind on the other side immediately creates waves that travel in the opposite direction.
In collision, the waves form squares, which in good weather are visible for miles from the shore. With this phenomenon, nature probably wanted to show that she loves geometry.
Another attraction on Re’s Island is a picturesque three-kilometer winding bridge that connects the island to the mainland. Otherwise, Ré would be no different from the other coasts of France. It has everything you need for a relaxing vacation: clean ocean, sun, beaches, delicious food and a relaxed French lifestyle, writes “Blitz”.
Everyone on the island uses bicycles. And for good reason: one hundred kilometers of cycle paths allow you to explore Re, bypassing villages, beaches, salt lakes, forests and oyster farms.
To reach the Île de Re, you must be in Paris and from there take a train or plane to the city of La Rochelle. In addition, the island can be reached by taxi on the famous bridge. The scenery will surely impress you.
