Tamatave

Although the sea bordering the city of Tamatave is not too recommended because of its strong waves and the nearby port, it remains a popular tourist resort of island natives and foreigners. During the summer months, the beaches of the city full of people wanting to leave the capital to breathe with full lung tamatavien the sea air. Many restaurants line the beach to the hinterland and an amusement park was installed there to delight children. The popular beach directly following the long avenue of the city to the other end of which we find the town hall. The avenue is lined with government buildings, banks and supermarkets. Between, the hiking trail is surrounded by coconut trees giving a unique charm to the place. During the day, Avenue seems to be asleep because then the people go about their daily business. However, when the sun begins to decline, instead wakes and kebabs vendors begin to leave their stalls by installing tables and chairs all along the avenue. A festive atmosphere is then set up to end only late at night. As for the city itself, walking the streets of Tamatave is nice, but careful not to get lost in it. If the neighborhoods close to the sea are relatively calm, to inland the hubbub of people is everywhere especially on the side of the nominees Bazaar markets and be Bazar Kely. The first was modernized recently while the second is in poor condition. However, it remains the ideal market for good deals and find all the products that make the reputation of Tamatave including exotic fruits and spices. Artisanal products are also sold in bulk.

Housing a large forest reserve like the botanical and zoological park Ivoloina, Tamatave is a green city and flowers. This garden is home to many plant species native to the region and is near 13 lemur species that are accustomed to human presence. Another site to visit : dream Nest. This is a paradise spread over an area of ​​approximately 50 ha on the shores of Lake Ampitabe. The Palmarium reserve throne in the middle of this stretch of water. This is a peninsula which includes more than 100 000 endemic palms. Elsewhere in the park, include various species of orchids, carnivorous plants, des Ravinala, ... Lemurs are the main inhabitants of this reserve including the famous Indri. Also in terms of nature to visit, we highly recommend the small offshore islands such as Tamatave :

– the island diving conducive Plums and which houses in its sea a beautiful aquarium and coral reefs

– Island Nosy Ilaintsambo which is sacred to Zanamalata : this site is still a place of worship houses a cemetery from the 17th century and a cast iron pot that once used to prepare the royal meals Zanamalata

To fully enjoy the pleasures of the sea, it is advisable to get out of town, because the area is full of sometimes calm beaches, sometimes agitated by everyone's expectations. These include : – Beach Manambato which is becoming a very popular holiday destination. It is located 95 km before arriving at Tamatave and the resort is home to a site not to be missed : Lake Rasoabe – The beach of Foulpointe : located about 60 km north of Tamatave, it is the most popular around the city. It offers a beach with a calm sea as its coral reef retains strong waves off the beaches. The reef can be visited by attending it on board small local boats. The village also houses the famous fort Manda King Radama I, which dates from the early 1800 – La plage de Mahambo : it is 95 km north of Tamatave is especially popular with amateur surfing or kiteboarding

Andasibe-Mantadia National Park is dedicated to the protection of the largest lemur of Madagascar : le Indri-Indri.

His haunting cry resounds throughout the reserve. Endangered, Indri Indri is protected and finds refuge in the rainforest of eastern Madagascar.

Three camping welcome travelers who are going to discover a generous nature : waterfalls, tree ferns, many species of orchids ...