Domaine of Deva Bourail

On land, all sorts of hikes are possible. On foot, you can choose from four easily accessible trails. Two of them have a gradient requiring good physical fitness, but are not too difficult: the famous Boé Arérédi trail and the Oua Koué trail. Their strong points? Undoubtedly, their views of the turquoise lagoon and surrounding valleys! Remember to bring a hat, sunscreen, and plenty of water: you’ll find little shade along the way.

Mountain bikers have a field day here.The 10 trails spread over more than 155kilometres cater to cyclists of all levels. On a bike, you’ll ride on different terrains:grassy roads, single tracks, sandy and dry creeks, winding paths. From theridges, the trails offer breathtaking views of thelagoon, before providing greatthrills during descents. You can rent mountain bikes at the Maison de Déva or goon an electric-assist mountain bike excursion on the weekends.

The two bridle paths, Le Barrage and Le Banian, 4 km and 6.8 km long respectively, are easy to ride. Supervised lessons give beginners a gentle introduction to horse riding and help them get to grips with their mount. On horseback, you’ll cross plains of golden grass and dry forest, with breathtaking views over the Gouaro lagoon.

Fancy a global perspective? An exceptional view awaits you from the sky! The Domaine de Déva works with a number of service providers specialising in aerial leisure activities. Paragliding, parachuting, microlighting, paramotoring, and seaplanes… take your pick! One thing’s for sure: the view over the lagoon will leave you with unforgettable memories. From the lenticular reef to the mountainous landscapes of the central chain, you’ll be in for a visual treat. Inside the estate itself, paragliding sites are available. The Oua Koué site offers tandem air-baptisms with a professional instructor. Likewise, the Boé Arérédi site is perfect for getting started in the sport on the slopes of the relief. But beware: outside supervised sessions, the sites are primarily intended for experienced practitioners due to the highly changeable weather conditions.

Domaine de Déva is bordered by a 17 km long white sand beach. From Poe beach or the Sheraton beach in Deva, you can explore the underwater world on a glass-bottom boat. Several types of boating are possible, depending on whether you want to reach the coral reef, the Poé fault, discover the green turtles in the seagrass beds, go snorkeling on an underwater trail, or do the lot of it at once! Check with the Tourist Office or Maison de Déva for more information.