Foulpointe : a seaside destination to discover

Huts and umbrellas on the beach intertwine to offer a landscape out of common animated by crowds of bathers. This proves that Foulpointe is indeed an attractive beach destination.

When coming Foulpointe ?

So if you want to meet in Malagasy land, appointment to the high tourist season in this town of Tamatave province located on the east coast of Madagascar. Vacation rentals for the months from July to October reserve months in advance because of the influx of tourists. Bungalows, hotels and well-equipped guest rooms are available to travelers. If you prefer rather calm, schedule the dates of your stay between April and July. This period is ideal for tourists seniors.
Besides swimming at any time in shallow water, you can afford a tour by canoe on the lagoon, would do to enjoy the beauty of the coral reef that protects the sea.

On Andranonampango Foulpointe through Mahavelona

The story creates names. Andranonampango was once the name given to this resort located more than fifty kilometers north of Tamatave. At the time of the British occupation, the village was a place of trade. It was an English pirate, Thomas White, who baptized the "Hopeful Point". Later, this name was Anglicized to give rise to the name "Foulpointe". However, the people kept calling their territory "Mahavelona".

In the reign of King Radama Ie (1810-1828), Mahavelona was a strategic base. The king built a fort which he called "Mandan'i Mahavelona" to defend against any naval offensive. The architecture of the building, Nowadays, became a tourist residence, is admirable. The shape of the building is rounded. It was cleverly created so that any projectile that reaches back to the sender as a boomerang along a reflected path. And what materials were used for the walls and bullets become reflectors ? - Corals and eggs !