Malendure is a surf hot spot between Pointe-Noire and Bouillante. Many diving clubs have set up shop on its black-sand beaches across from La réserve Cousteau, a protected natural underwater reserve surrounding Pigeon Islands where Commander Cousteau shot several scenes from his feature film The Silent World in 1955. The clubs offer an array of packages for seasoned divers and beginners alike, or glass-bottom boat tours so you can admire the marine flora and fauna without so much as getting your feet wet!
